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Physics of Human Evolution
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5,142 students

Physics of Human Evolution

Biophysics and blood as the agent of change
Last updated 1/2019
English

What you'll learn

  • A simple framework to re-cast thoughts on human evolution

Course content

5 sections22 lectures43m total length
  • Overview animation of evolution of the human circulation from that of fish0:07
  • Blood as a one-way circuit – the basics1:15

    Introduction to the circulation of blood in vertebrates as a closed one-way redoxing circuit 

  • Double-looped human circuit3:02

    The human blood circuit is represented by a double-looped continuous tube. Unique physical properties relating to the convoulted, spatially complex redoxing circuit are highlighted through a model demonstration.

  • Single-looped fish circuit1:15

    The fish blood circuit is represented by a single-looped continuous tube and comparisons are made to the redoxing, double-looped circuit

  • Physics of the redoxing blood circuit2:11

    In this lecture, we will see how the continuously flowing, polar-switching blood creates opposed magnetic moments in the single and double-looped circuitries

  • Closed circulation of blood as an archaic architectural trait0:34

    Review the theory of evolution, from fish to man and question how a double-looped circuit can arise from a single looped circuit

Requirements

  • ● There are 21 lectures, split into four sections, that step through the logical development the model and its application. Each lecture is only a few minutes long. The total course length is approximately 60 minutes. It can be taken in one sitting or at your own pace.
  • ● In the course, animated and physical models are used to demonstrate key mechanisms in the translation of form and these can be easily reproduced by students after the course if desired

Description

This course addresses evolution of the circulation from fish to man.  In taking this course, you will gain an insight into a mechanical model that maps evolution of the human circulation from fish and that you can use for your own further observation and discovery

There are 21 lectures, split into four sections. Each lecture is only a few minutes long, the entire course less than 60 minutes. It can be taken in one sitting or at your own pace.

In the course, animated and physical models are used to demonstrate key concepts and mechanisms in the anatomic translation. These models can be easily reproduced after the course if desired

There are some details in the latter part of the course for those with more detailed knowledge of human embryology and anatomy. This level of knowledge is not a pre-requisite for taking this course or understanding its general content, but it does serve to validate the bio-physical model. 

Enjoy!

William


Who this course is for:

  • ● This course is best suited to those with an interest in biology in general or in evolution or embryology particularly
  • ● This course is not well suited to didactic learners or those without any knowledge of basic sciences