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Introduction to quantum computing
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to quantum computing

...attention to are quantum superposition and quantum entanglement, two of the most fascinating and fundamental phenomena in quantum mechanics. Finally, the course concludes with an overview of the technologies driving real-world quantum computing, exploring how researchers and companies are working to make quantum computers a reality. By the end of this course, you will...
An introduction to geology
Science, Maths & Technology

An introduction to geology

...attention to the indicators they use to distinguish between igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks, as your next task will be to go out and find your own rock sample. MARCUS BADGER: Marble is metamorphosed limestone. ANNE JAY: If you look, you can even see quite big shells here. MARCUS BADGER: We’re going to go on a field trip in Milton Keynes shopping centre. ANNE...
Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Everyday maths 1
Science, Maths & Technology

Everyday maths 1

...attention to the language used. Activity 7: Rounding The population of a city is 6,439,800. Round this number to the nearest million. Tickets to a concert cost £6 each. 6,987 tickets have been sold. Approximately how much money has been collected? 412 students passed their Maths GCSE this year at Longfield High School. 395 passed last year. Approximately how many...
Free course 48 hrs
Health and wellbeing in the ancient world
History & The Arts

Health and wellbeing in the ancient world

...attention to their origins. Are they written by patients or doctors? Do they come from a background of mainstream or alternative medicine? Are they produced by people from a particular branch of medicine? Are they trying to sell a product? Select one definition. Could the definition you found be applied to ancient Greece or Rome?...Week 1: What is health? Using the...
MSE’s Academy of Money Badge icon
Money & Business

MSE’s Academy of Money

...attention to the income and spending categories. One of the key benefits of a budget is the insights you can gain from it. When you’ve compiled your budget complete the activity below. Activity 4 Reflecting on and reviewing your budget Timing: Allow approximately 20 minutes for this activity Part 1 Reflecting on your budget Current Month Full Year Balance from previous...
Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Introduction to cyber security: stay safe online Badge icon
Digital & Computing

Introduction to cyber security: stay safe online

...attention on just one or two people. That’s not right. There are many fathers of the Internet depending on how far back you want to go and the evolution of the technology. At UCLA I was a graduate student along with Steve Parker, John Postel, Bob Braden, and a number of others, all working for Professor Len Kleinrock, who had the network measurement centre at UCLA. And...
Introduction to polymers
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to polymers

...attention. All the internal projections improve the overall stiffness of the final product, which must achieve a minimum level to act as a safe and secure platform for the working mechanism. Very often, sufficient product stiffness can be achieved using a constant and relatively thin wall of uniform thickness throughout the housing. So product design, product function,...
Level 3: Advanced 20 hrs
Exploring languages and cultures
Languages

Exploring languages and cultures

...attention, using words like ‘yes’ and ‘OK’; repeating sentences and trying to guess or supply the missing information. 4 What did Dave and Si do when they finally gave up on trying to understand Answer Si puts his arm round the interpreter’s shoulders (a friendly gesture expressing support), and Dave puts an end to an embarrassing situation by moving swiftly on...
Level 1: Introductory 14 hrs