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Gene testing
Science, Maths & Technology

Gene testing

...Introduction - This course looks at three different uses of genetic testing: pre-natal diagnosis, childhood testing and adult testing. Such tests provide genetic information in the form of a predictive diagnosis, and as such are described as predictive tests. Pre-natal diagnosis uses techniques such as amniocentesis to test fetuses in the womb. For example, it is commonly...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
The problem with crime
Society, Politics & Law

The problem with crime

...Introduction - The material presented here raises general themes of order and disorder, the way they are represented or signified, and the place of crime in these representations. The material is based upon an audio file, originally 29 minutes in length, and examines the problem of crime in relation to the city of Glasgow. It was recorded in 1999. This OpenLearn course...
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Level 2: Intermediate 1 hr
Could we control our climate? Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Could we control our climate?

...manage your digital badges online from My OpenLearn. In addition, you can download and print your OpenLearn statement of participation – which also displays your Open University badge. The Open University would really appreciate a few minutes of your time to tell us about yourself and your expectations for the course before you begin, in our optional start-of-course...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
What you need to know about carbon footprints
Nature & Environment

What you need to know about carbon footprints

...they are produced and measured, why we need to address our carbon footprints, as well as some easy and manageable steps you can make to reduce your environmental impact. The recording also features a Q&A with Jo from the OU staff audience. Transcript Questions and Answers Transcript [Aerial view of a forest] For more ideas on living sustainably, click on the banner above...
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Video 30 mins
Happy Birthday Harry Potter!
Miscellaneous

Happy Birthday Harry Potter!

...managed!...July 31st is Harry Potter's birthday, and while you may not be able to give him a copy of much-coveted Twelve Fail-Safe Ways to Charm Witches, like his best pal Ron Weasley did on his 17th birthday, you can dig into our range of magical resources. We've got articles on the a range of exciting themes, spells and observances in Harry Potter, a piece on the use of...
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Article 5 mins
Language in the real world
Languages

Language in the real world

...introduction to ideas around what language is and to the field of Applied Linguistics, which is dedicated to exploring and addressing situations where language plays a crucial role...This free course, Language in the real world, explains and illustrates why a knowledge about how language works (i.e. ‘linguistics’) is helpful – some might say essential – for...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
Health and wellbeing
Health, Sports & Psychology

Health and wellbeing

...Manager for Recognition of Prior Learning...Find out more about The Open University's Open degree qualification. I am the Senior Manager for Recognition of Prior Learning and my favourite characteristic about YXM130 is that it allows you to draw on short courses that you have already completed and use them towards the module. I also love the fact that you can study...
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Article 5 mins
Get started with OpenLearn
Get Started

Get started with OpenLearn

...manage and track your progress how to earn your statement of participation and/or digital badge and where to find them! Creating an OpenLearn account It takes just a minute to set up your OpenLearn user account and profile, but if you have any further questions about creating and managing your account, visit our My OpenLearn account page. Finding and enrolling on a course...
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Article 5 mins