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.
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.
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.
Bumblebees deliver the most important job in the ecosystem: its reproduction, allowing the beauty of meadows to reappear year by year. However, they are seriously affected by human activities. In this course, you will learn simple ways to help bumblebees.
Questions arise with the application of genomics and its benefit to society. How can it be useful to health? How to address ethics of data usage and consent? What are the policies beyond genomics projects? We introduce genomics and discuss these questions
Everywhere we look on this planet from the deepest sea to the highest mountain, we find examples of how life has evolved to thrive in extreme environments. This course will explore the fascinating adaptations present in these diverse organisms.
Animals have been reported to be able to predict natural disasters. But what does the science say? In this course we investigate ways in which animals may be able to sense cues in their environment warning them that a disaster is about to strike.
Seedsaving is a powerful technique for ensuring strong, beautiful plants in your vegetable or flower garden year on year. We will introduce the principles of good seedsaving and the science behind it, and explore ways of producing new plant varieties.
Discover the origins of popular garden plants introduced by the Tradescants, Hookers, Douglas, Wilson and others. Illustrated lectures will cover 400 years of plant finds in the context of geography, history and politics, which shape our modern gardens.