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Introduction to number theory
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to number theory

...Introduction to number theory, is a branch of mathematics concerned with the properties of integers. Section 1 introduces Euclid’s algorithm, which is used to find the HCF of two integers, and the idea of congruences, mathematical statements used to compare remainders when two integers are each divided by another integer. Section 2 introduces modular arithmetic, in...
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Level 1: Introductory 18 hrs
Introduction to law in Wales
History & The Arts

Introduction to law in Wales

...Introduction to law in Wales, gives a brief overview of the legal history in Wales from the 12th century, followed by an overview of devolution and referendums, the law making powers of the Welsh Assembly and the possible future for legal Wales...This free course, Introduction to law in Wales, gives a brief overview of the legal history in Wales from the 12th century,...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Introduction to differential equations
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to differential equations

...Introduction to differential equations, considers three types of first-order differential equations. Section 1 introduces equations that can be solved by direct integration and section 2 the method of separation of variables. Section 3 looks at applications of differential equations for solving real world problems. Section 4 introduces the integrating factor method for...
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Level 1: Introductory 18 hrs
An introduction to public leadership
Money & Business

An introduction to public leadership

...introduction to public leadership: 1.3.2 Balancing leadership and management - Traditionally, leadership is defined by its alleged opposite: management. Management is concerned with executing routines and maintaining organisational stability: it is essentially concerned with control. Leadership is concerned with direction setting, and with new things happening, and is...
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Level 1: Introductory 9 hrs
Introduction to the calculus of variations
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to the calculus of variations

...Introduction to the calculus of variations: Introduction - Please note: a Statement of Participation is not issued on this course. This free OpenLearn course, Introduction to the calculus of variations, is an extract from the Open University course MS327 Deterministic and stochastic dynamics, a third level applied mathematics course which is designed to be studied as a...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
An introduction to interaction design
Science, Maths & Technology

An introduction to interaction design

...introduction to interaction design, explores this topic. You will learn: what interaction design is; the importance of user-centred design - with its goals and principles; how interaction design focuses on the characteristics of the user, their activities and environment; and the core activities and methods of the interaction design process...From apps, phones and...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Introduction to child psychology
Education & Development

Introduction to child psychology

...Introduction to child psychology, you will be introduced to the discipline of child psychology and some of the key questions that guide the understanding of childhood. These questions include 'What influences children's development?' and 'How do psychologists study the physical and cognitive changes that occur during childhood?' As you work through this material, you will...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
An introduction to crime and criminology
Society, Politics & Law

An introduction to crime and criminology

...introduction to crime and criminology, considers the relatively common-place problem of vandalism in the form of graffiti as one example through which to explore your own views about an everyday sort of crime. The course goes on to consider how social scientists and criminologists, in particular, study and seek to understand problems of crime. The course invites you to...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs