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Electronic applications
Science, Maths & Technology

Electronic applications

...profile of the filter; however, compromises have to be made. You have already seen how the order of the design of the filter affects the roll-off, so decisions are made in the design of these analogue filters to best match the filter to the ideal response. Figure 23 shows some of the characteristics of a typical low-pass digital filter. In comparison to the ideal shape...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Introducing ICT systems
Digital & Computing

Introducing ICT systems

...profile of how you spend your money. For example, the supermarket knows from data held about your spending patterns whether you buy products for babies, children or pets, and whether you prefer particular brands. This information allows the supermarket to send you appropriate information and special offers. The mailing lists that supermarkets gather from loyalty card...
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Level 1: Introductory 9 hrs
George Orwell and Nineteen Eighty-Four
Society, Politics & Law

George Orwell and Nineteen Eighty-Four

...style communism. Other publishers also refused the manuscript on the grounds that the war against Germany was not yet won, and the Soviet Union remained a vital ally. Orwell and Englishness Orwell’s sense of ‘Englishness’ informed much of his writing. He had admired the ‘quiet’ patriotism he’d found within working class communities. In The Lion and the Unicorn...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
An introduction to design engineering
Science, Maths & Technology

An introduction to design engineering

...styling, fashion or the appearance of objects. You only have to look at the variety of similar products in shops to see that some design products have an obvious focus on appearance. External variations in kitchen appliance design often take place without actually changing the underlying product, in order to remain up to date or fashionable, or to fit in with other market...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Introducing the philosophy of religion
History & The Arts

Introducing the philosophy of religion

...style definition of ‘God’ given at the beginning of this chapter: ‘the supreme personal being existing beyond the world, creator and ruler of the universe’. Does Aquinas think that he’s shown, just by the argument that I outline above, that the first cause which gets going the world’s order of causes is bound to be God, rather than, say, Mickey Mouse? The...
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
A Europe of the Regions?
Society, Politics & Law

A Europe of the Regions?

...style factors. Drawing on the experiences of ‘Silicon Glen’ in Scotland, Rennes in France, the Basque Country in Spain, and South Wales, and noting the potential of information technology and telecommunications for altering comparative advantage, it claimed that ‘new location factors’ were opening up economic opportunities for peripheral regions and more...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Understanding science: what we cannot know Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Understanding science: what we cannot know

...STYLE OF A QUICKLY SPOKEN LEGAL DISCLAIMER] Caution! Maths cannot be held responsible for success or failure in games of chance. Your house is at risk if you do not keep up repayments … or stake it on a game of dice. Players should be over 18 to gamble … and anyone with a sound understanding of probability will probably realise that the house always wins! Video 2...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
The Scottish Parliament and law making Badge icon
Society, Politics & Law

The Scottish Parliament and law making

...Profile, which is available before completion of the course and earning of the Statement of Participation....Week 1: Law making powers of the Scottish Parliament: Introduction - In this week you consider the law making powers of the Scottish Parliament. In subsequent weeks you consider the law making process in the Scottish Parliament. When the process of devolution...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs