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In each session of this course, we introduce concepts in evolution through iBiology videos and accompanying educator resources. Fundamentals such as Darwinian evolution, genetic variation and natural selection are covered. In addition, leading scientists present their research in areas as diverse as the evolution of multicellularity, the discovery of a fossil intermediate between fish and tetrapods, the co-evolution of plants and predators, and how viruses constantly evolve to “outsmart” their hosts.

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Session 1: Theory Behind Evolution I

In this first session, we introduce the topic of Darwinian evolution, and the concepts of heritable traits, genetic variation, and natural selection.

With: Deborah Gordon, Melina Hale, Hopi Hoekstra

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Introduction to Evolution Introduction to Evolution
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Darwin's theory of evolution, definition of evolution, heritable characteristics, speciation, family tree, phylogenetic tree, fossils 19:16 Hi-Res Low-Res

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Introduction to The genetic Basis of Evolutionary Change in Morphology and Behavior Introduction to The genetic Basis of Evolutionary Change in Morphology and Behavior
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Darwin, genetic basis of traits, mutations 12:46 Hi-Res

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Local Interactions Determine Collective Behavior Local Interactions Determine Collective Behavior
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Collective behaviors, evolution of interaction networks 10:06 Hi-Res Low-Res

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Session 2: Theory Behind Evolution II

This session continues our introduction to evolution, and expands on the concept of speciation, biodiversity, genetic drift, neutral evolution, founder effect, and more.

With: Elizabeth Hadly, Uma Ramakrishnan, Sarah Tishkoff

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Biogeography: Studying the Distribution of Species Across Space Biogeography: Studying the Distribution of Species Across Space
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Biodiversity, biogeography, speciation 23:54 Hi-Res Low-Res

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African Genomics: Human Evolution African Genomics: Human Evolution
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Gene pool, allele frequency, genetic drift, neutral evolution, genetic bottleneck, founder effect, effective population size 36:19 Hi-Res Low-Res

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Loss of Biodiversity in a Human-dominated World Loss of Biodiversity in a Human-dominated World
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Population bottleneck 02:03 Hi-Res Low-Res

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Session 3: Evidence of Evolution

This session reviews the principles that support our current view of evolution. From fossils to convergent evolution, this session showcase how we use these evidence to study evolution.

With: Hopi Hoekstra, Neil Shubin, Sarah Tishkoff

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Finding Tiktaalik, the Fossil Link Between Fish and Land Animals Finding Tiktaalik, the Fossil Link Between Fish and Land Animals
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Study of fossils, Tiktaalik 16:23 Hi-Res Low-Res

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African Genomics: Human Evolution African Genomics: Human Evolution
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Gene pool, allele frequency, genetic drift, neutral evolution, genetic bottleneck, founder effect, effective population size 06:50 Hi-Res Low-Res

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Genetics of Morphology Genetics of Morphology
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Natural selection, fitness, genotype determines phenotype, convergent evolution of color pattern in mice 36:12 Hi-Res

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Session 4: How is Evolution Measured

In this session, we investigate some of the methods used by scientists to measure evolution, like it is Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and phylogenetic trees.

With: Melina Hale, David Haussler, Dianne Newman, Sarah Tishkoff, Youreka Science

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Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium
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Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium, population genetics, allele and genotype frequency 10:25 Hi-Res Low-Res
Introduction to Evolution Introduction to Evolution
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Note: Please watch original video from time 14:54 to 17:53.

Darwin’s theory of evolution, definition of evolution, heritable characteristics, speciation, family tree, phylogenetic tree, fossils 02:59 Hi-Res Low-Res

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Phylogeny of Microbes Phylogeny of Microbes
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Microbial diversity, fossilized and modern microbes, metabolism evolution in microbes, rRNA phylogenetic tree of bacteria 02:55 Hi-Res

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African Genomics: Human Evolution African Genomics: Human Evolution
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Note: The embedded video below is set to start at time 19:37. Please watch original video from time 19:37 to 24:07.

Gene pool, allele frequency, genetic drift, neutral evolution, genetic bottleneck, founder effect, effective population size 04:44 Hi-Res Low-Res

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What Can We Learn From Sequencing Our Genomes? What Can We Learn From Sequencing Our Genomes?
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Heritability, evolution of species, genome sequencing 11:06 Hi-Res Low-Res

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Session 5: Chemical Evolution

Scientists have wondered for years how the very first life form may have evolved. In this session, we explore how the Earth went from an environment of simple molecules to primitive cells.

With: Dianne Newman, Jack Szostak

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The Origin of Life on Earth The Origin of Life on Earth
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Emergence of life, conditions that support life, self-replicating protocell 46:13 Hi-Res

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Primitive Photosynthesis Primitive Photosynthesis
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Iron formations due to microbes, O2 producing microbes (via photosynthesis), evolution of chloroplasts 06:31 Hi-Res

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Session 6: From Prokaryotes to Multicellular Organisms

Three scientists (Julie Theriot, Ken Miller and Nicole King) help us understand how prokaryotic life emerged evolved into larger, more complex eukaryotic organisms.

With: Nicole King, Ken Miller, Julie Theriot

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Evolution of a dynamic cytoskeleton Evolution of a dynamic cytoskeleton
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Evolution of cytoskeleton in eukaryotes, single common ancestor 41:03 Hi-Res Low-Res

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Evolution - Why it Matters Evolution - Why it Matters
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Endosymbiotic evolution, chloroplasts, mitochondria 2:32 Hi-Res

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The origin of animal multicellularity The origin of animal multicellularity
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Origin of animals, transition from single cell to multicellular organisms 26:53 Hi-Res Low-Res

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Session 7: Evolution of Vertebrates

In this session, we dig more deeply into the evolution of the complex behaviors and patterning found in vertebrates.

With: Melina Hale, Neil Shubin, Youreka Science

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Sexual Versus Asexual Reproduction Sexual Versus Asexual Reproduction
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Types of reproduction: asexual and sexual reproduction 05:17 Hi-Res Low-Res
Neural Circuits and How They Evolve: A Startling Example! Neural Circuits and How They Evolve: A Startling Example!
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Evolution of neural circuits, startle response 26:59 Hi-Res Low-Res

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The Evolution of Limbs from Fins The Evolution of Limbs from Fins
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Molecular development of fins and limbs, Hox gene patterning in fish and tetrapods 16:35 Hi-Res Low-Res

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Session 8: Human Evolution

Sarah Tishkoff studies the evolution and migration of human populations, and describes the genotypic and phenotypic variation among populations speaking different African languages.

With: Sarah Tishkoff

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African Genomics: Human Evolution African Genomics: Human Evolution
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Gene pool, allele frequency, genetic drift, neutral evolution, genetic bottleneck, founder effect, effective population size 36:19 Hi-Res Low-Res

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African Genomics: African Population History African Genomics: African Population History
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Genetic diversity in African and African American populations, evolutionary history of humans 28:03 Hi-Res Low-Res

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African Genomics: Natural Selection African Genomics: Natural Selection
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Natural selection in humans, evolution of lactose tolerance 39:35 Hi-Res Low-Res

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Session 9: Coevolution

Coevolution occurs when two (or more) species influence each other’s evolution. In this session, we look at coevolution in several diverse systems.

With: Ian Baldwin, James Estes, Jared Leadbetter, Margaret McFall-Ngai

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Living Together: The Symbiosis of Host-Microbial Interactions Living Together: The Symbiosis of Host-Microbial Interactions
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Types of symbiosis: mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism 10:09 Hi-Res Low-Res

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Termites and Their Symbiotic Gut Microbes Termites and Their Symbiotic Gut Microbes
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Example of symbiosis, diversity and evolution of termites and their gut bacteria 28:00 Hi-Res Low-Res

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Apex predators: Sea Otters and Kelp Forests Apex predators: Sea Otters and Kelp Forests
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Food web, apex predators, ecosystems with or without apex predators 24:45 Hi-Res Low-Res

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Nicotiana attenuata’s Responses to Attack from a Nicotine-tolerant Herbivore Nicotiana attenuata’s Responses to Attack from a Nicotine-tolerant Herbivore
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Evolutionary responses in plants 00:48:16 Hi-Res Low-Res

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Session 10: Viral Evolution

In this session, Drs. Paul Turner and Harmit Malik focus on the ability of viruses to rapidly evolve and adapt to changing environments.

With: Harmit Malik, Paul Turner

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Introduction to Virus Ecology and Evolution Introduction to Virus Ecology and Evolution
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Biology of viruses, reproducton and adaptability of viruses to environmental challenges 33:03 Hi-Res Low-Res

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Virus Adaptation to Environmental Change Virus Adaptation to Environmental Change
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Viruses adaptability to environmental changes 38:50 Hi-Res Low-Res

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Host Evolution Host Evolution
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Molecular arms races between primate and viral genomes, host evolution, host-virus interactions, natural selection of mutations, and PKR signaling evolution across primates 21:10 Hi-Res

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Viral Evolution Viral Evolution
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Virus-host co-evolution 22:45 Hi-Res

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