Tutor information
Thomas Hesselberg
Thomas is a zoologist and behavioural ecologist, who has studied spiders and insects for more than 15 years in both temperate and tropical climates. He is course co-director for the department's PgCert in Ecological Survey Techniques, and, in addition to his teaching for the Department for Continuing Education, he is a senior research fellow at the Jersey International Centre of Advanced Studies.
Courses
A five-week tutor-led data analysis course taken entirely online. The course introduces you to the use of QED Statistics and R software.
Why do animals behave the way they do? In this course we will look at the full range of behaviours found in the animal kingdom, from simple escape behaviours to complex tool use and their evolution.
Biodiversity loss is evident no matter where we live. To reverse the current decline, we need to understand how individual species interact with their environment, while also appreciating the practical strategies to monitor and conserve species.
A five-week tutor-led data analysis course taken entirely online. The course introduces you to the use of QED Statistics and R software.
Islands often harbour a unique and diverse fauna, but island biodiversity is also very vulnerable to a range of human-created threats. Explore the impact of two of the main threats: climate change and invasive species.
Learn more about the many fascinating butterflies and moths that can be found in Oxfordshire. Gain an overview of the main species and their natural history, and have a chance to look for urban butterflies and moths in Oxford.