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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...
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...
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...
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...
Level 3: Advanced 12 hrs
Manufacturing
Science, Maths & Technology

Manufacturing

...free course will introduce manufacturing as a system and will describe some of the many different ways of making products. We will illustrate how the required properties of the materials in a product influence the choice of manufacturing process used...How are designs turned into products? What resources, materials and methods are used and what set of activities goes...
Level 1: Introductory 20 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...
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...
Climate change
Nature & Environment

Climate change

...free course explores the basic science that underpins climate change and global warming...Climate change is a key issue on today's social and political agenda. This free course explores the basic science that underpins climate change and global warming....Climate change: Introduction - This course explores the topic of climate change and global warming. We will ......
Level 2: Intermediate 18 hrs