Tutor information
Thomas Hesselberg
Thomas is a zoologist who has studied spiders, insects and worms for more than 15 years in both temperate and tropical climates. In addition to his teaching for OUDCE, he is a lecturer in biological sciences at St. Anne's College.
Courses
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.
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.
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.
An introduction to the dramatic story of volcanoes, mountains, seas, ice and other environments that have come and gone during three billion years of Britain's history. There will be a chance to study many geological specimens in the teaching room.
In the perpetual darkness in caves and other subterranean habitats, we find a variety of fascinating organisms with unique adaptations. During this day, we will explore this secret world and learn about how animals manage to live and thrive there.