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Hadrian's Rome
History & The Arts

Hadrian's Rome

...free course, Hadrian's Rome, explores the city of Rome during the reign of the emperor Hadrian (117-38 CE). What impact did the emperor have on the appearance of the city? What types of structures were built and why? And how did the choices that Hadrian made relate to those of his predecessors, and also of his successors?...This free course, Hadrian's Rome, explores the...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Introduction to quantum computing
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to quantum computing

...free course you will learn how quantum computers exploit quantum mechanical properties like superposition and entanglement to deliver a computational power that goes way beyond the ability of classical computers. You will learn how different types of quantum gates act on qubits and analyse simple quantum circuits for yourself. This OpenLearn course is an adapted extract...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
Everyday maths 1
Science, Maths & Technology

Everyday maths 1

...free course, Everyday maths 1, is designed to bring your learning to life, inspiring you to improve your current maths skills or helping you to remember any areas that you may have forgotten. Working through the examples and interactive activities in this course will help you to, among other things, run a household or make progress in your career...Have you ever noticed...
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Free course 48 hrs
Animals at the extremes: hibernation and torpor
Nature & Environment

Animals at the extremes: hibernation and torpor

...free course, Animals at the extremes: hibernation and torpor, examines the differences between hibernation and torpor, and discusses the characteristic signs of hibernation behaviour. It explores the triggers that bring on hibernation, and whether internal signals or external season cues are predominant. It also examines the physiological adaptations that occur in...
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Level 2: Intermediate 14 hrs
Cell signalling
Science, Maths & Technology

Cell signalling

...free course, Cell signalling, explains the general principles of signal transduction and specifically, how even the simplest organisms can detect and respond to events in their ever-changing environment...This free course, Cell signalling, explains the general principles of signal transduction and specifically, how even the simplest organisms can detect and respond to...
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Level 3: Advanced 12 hrs
Managing complexity: a systems approach
Society, Politics & Law

Managing complexity: a systems approach

...free course that examines how systemic thinking and practice enables you to cope with the connections between things, events and ideas. By taking a broader perspective complexity becomes manageable and it is easier to accept that gaps in knowledge can be acceptable...Do you need to change the way you think when faced with a complex situation? Managing complexity: a...
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Level 3: Advanced 20 hrs
Advanced German: Regional landscapes
Languages

Advanced German: Regional landscapes

...free course, Advanced German: Regional landscapes. You will describe images, make notes from a variety of sources, and write a short piece about the three-nations region around Lake Constance....Advanced German: Regional landscapes: Introduction - This course is aimed at advanced learners of German, and is therefore taught in German. We do, however, offer other German...
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Level 3: Advanced 15 hrs
Groups and teamwork
Science, Maths & Technology

Groups and teamwork

...free course, Groups and teamwork, will help you improve your working relationships with other people in groups of three or more. The course also deals with project life cycles, project management and the role of the leader...Are you always the quiet one when it comes to group discussion? This free course, Groups and teamwork, will help you improve your working...
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Level 2: Intermediate 20 hrs