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Metals in medicine
Science, Maths & Technology

Metals in medicine

...adult brain. Okay, the scan’s just about to start, so just keep nice and still there, okay? NARRATOR: Planning is done by taking a pilot scan. The patient is moved through the gantry. The source remains stationary on one side. This produces an image similar to a planar X-ray. This pilot scan is taken in what is called the sagittal plane. RADIOGRAPHER: We’re going to...
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
Understanding antibiotic resistance Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Understanding antibiotic resistance

...care. Back in the present, you will analyse data from different countries highlighting the growing problem of antibiotic resistance worldwide. You will be introduced to factors, covered in more detail later in the course, that have contributed to this problem. Finally, you will listen to scientists discussing the potential threat to modern medicine of antibiotic...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Who counts as a refugee?
Society, Politics & Law

Who counts as a refugee?

...care; … Women who do not conform to the moral or ethical standards imposed on them may suffer cruel or inhuman treatment; Women may be targeted because they are particularly vulnerable … … [or] persecuted by members of their family and/or community. (Refugee Women's Legal Group, 1998, p. 1) Similar difficulties in having their claims for asylum recognised under...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Systems thinking and practice
Digital & Computing

Systems thinking and practice

...caring approach to all persons at all levels connected with the problem or system(s) involved. Paul Warren: Systems thinking is important for me because it provides a formal recognised framework to explain organisational events, and other happenings, which hitherto had to be explained by vague notions of ‘common sense’. Sarah Smith: Systems thinking is important for...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Developing resilience in sport
Health, Sports & Psychology

Developing resilience in sport

...care and well-being issues, including ethical decision making, and the development of policies and procedures within the high-performance environment. MONIQUE MURPHY: Engagement. Enabling us to become positive role models, inspiring communities by connecting with grassroots sport, and national charities. TYSON BULL: Finding the right balance between the requirements of an...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Aquatic mammals
Nature & Environment

Aquatic mammals

...adult seal and develops a thick layer of blubber. [Described image] Figure 8 Weddell seal and pup, sourced from CoolAntarctica.com Question 2 Timing: Allow about 5 minutes Can you think of a likely explanation for this change? Answer Blubber provides better insulation in the water (and the smoother coat of the adult improves its streamlining). A fur coat traps a layer of...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Living without oil
Science, Maths & Technology

Living without oil

...adult needs to ingest up to 3 litres of water in drinks and food each day - so it could be argued that a typical UK adult is responsible for the consumption of more oil than drinking water! In assessing the importance of oil and its potential replacements, it's inevitable that some numerical comparisons have to be made. This book will include a small number of...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Working with charts, graphs and tables
Science, Maths & Technology

Working with charts, graphs and tables

...care when we look at a graph or chart in case we are misled by it. The original graph also used colour to emphasise the spaces: the 16–24 space was blue; the 44+ space bright yellow; and the 25–44 space, orange. It would make more sense for the graph to have the 44+ band on top, but the author has chosen to sandwich it in the middle. The accompanying article was about...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs