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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...
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...
Level 2: Intermediate 1 hr
Online training support for businesses
Money & Business

Online training support for businesses

...learning on entrepreneurial leadership across three core themes: Leadership and management; Entrepreneurship development; and Digital skills. The hub contains advice from The Open University on how to make the best use of online learning and provides content that is relevant and practical for businesses users. For any queries please contact ireland-business@open.ac.uk....
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...
Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
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...
Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
Vanessa Berlowitz - Earth in Vision
Nature & Environment

Vanessa Berlowitz - Earth in Vision

...Project Wildscreen, 20th – 23rd October 2014 My name’s Vanessa Berlowitz and I’m an Executive Producer at the BBC Natural History Unit where I’ve been working for about 23 years and I’m currently working on a number of projects including One Planet, Waking Giants and Skyworld. How I got started I was drawn to work at the Natural History Unit after doing a degree...
Getting started with Italian 3
Languages

Getting started with Italian 3

...Introduction - [Described image] This week, you will find out about the Italian rail network and learn vocabulary for talking about different types of train. You will also learn how to ask about the availability of trains to certain destinations and to use c’è (‘there is’) and ci sono (‘there are’)...Week 2: Enquiring about train times: 1 The Italian rail...
Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Getting started with Spanish 2
Languages

Getting started with Spanish 2

...Introduction - ¡Bienvenido/a a semana 2! Welcome to Week 2! [Described image] You will see that this week introduces quite a bit of new vocabulary and grammar, especially the conjugation of new verbs in the present tense. It is really important that you learn these, as there is nothing more frustrating when learning a new language than starting to say a sentence and...
Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs