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Evolution: Artificial Selection and Domestication
(The Open University (OUUK), 2016-03)
In the 18th and 19th century evolutionary biologists, including Darwin, emphasised the similarities between natural evolution and artificial 'improvement' of livestock under domestication. They believed that studying ...
Biofuels
(The Open University (OUUK), 2016-03)
This free course, Biofuels, investigates what is meant by a biofuel and covers the advantages of using biofuels compared with fossil fuels. The different types of biofuel are explored, with particular emphasis on transport ...
Darwinian Demons
(The Open University (OUUK), 2014-06)
Is 'natural selection' inimical to bio-diversity? Why is the natural world not dominated by a few 'super' species? Tracks on this album produced by The Open University in collaboration with the British Council © British ...
Darwin in context
(The Open University (OUUK), 2014-06)
Just how controversial was Charles Darwin and how did he reconcile his religious convictions with his scientific values? Tracks on this album produced by The Open University in collaboration with the British Council © The ...
Darwin Now
(The Open University (OUUK), 2014-06)
Why are we still interested in Charles Darwin, 200 years after his birth? Are his theories still as relevant? Tracks on this album produced by The Open University in collaboration with the British Council © The British ...
Global responses to Darwin's ideas
(The Open University (OUUK), 2014-06)
How was Darwin initially received in Europe, and beyond? Why was he eagerly accepted in some countries and bitterly rejected in others? Tracks on this album produced by The Open University in collaboration with the British ...
Introduction to animal physiology
(LabSpace, 2014-07)
Physiological integration; Environmental physiology; Size and action; Animal performance;
Ecology
(LabSpace, 2014-07)
Interactions; Population Ecology; Communities; Ecosystems ; Humans and Ecosystems;
Biology: Stage 2: Process of Life
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2011)
The Institute for Adult Education in Tanzania developed a Multimedia Strategy to assist them to achieve its Mission ‘to design and implement quality adult and continuing education and training programmes that will enable ...
Biology: Stage 2: Laboratory Rules
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2011)
The Institute for Adult Education in Tanzania developed a Multimedia Strategy to assist them to achieve its Mission ‘to design and implement quality adult and continuing education and training programmes that will enable ...