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Our sense of balance
Science, Maths & Technology

Our sense of balance

...open out into the vestibule. To give some impression of their size, the vestibule (associated with the otolithic organs) in humans is about 3-5mm across, while the semi-circular canals range from 12mm up to 22mm in length. The bony labyrinth that houses the otolithic organs and the semi-circular canals is lined by an outer membrane that encloses an inner membranous...
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Scottish courts and the law Badge icon
Society, Politics & Law

Scottish courts and the law

...open and transparent way working to ensure justice...This free course, Scottish courts and the law, explores the role, function and purpose of the courts in Scotland and their relationship with the law. You consider the way in which cases come to court, the difference between the criminal and civil justice systems, the separation of powers, how individuals may become...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Critically exploring psychology
Health, Sports & Psychology

Critically exploring psychology

...Open University course D810 Critically exploring psychology 1 and D811 Critically Exploring Psychology 2...This free course introduces you to critical thinking as a tool for psychology. As you work your way through the course you will learn what critical thinking is, and why it is important to use in the study of psychology. In particular, it will help you to think about...
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Level 3: Advanced 3 hrs
War Memorials
History & The Arts

War Memorials

...sources of civic pride. In this case, the statue also shows us the power of imperialism in the Victorian popular imagination. [COMMEMORATING] Commemorating casualties But it was only during World War I that a shift from celebrating victories to commemorating war casualties became widespread. Because the First World War also saw an extension of the scale of conflict, we...
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Conversations and interviews
Money & Business

Conversations and interviews

...Source: Yes, Prime Minister, 1986) Now, as a general piece of advice, you should avoid asking leading questions unless, like Sir Humphrey, you want to make a point and so get something done. Even then, it’s probably unwise and it certainly is likely to provide you with information of a very doubtful quality. Closed questions can also be problematic. There are some...
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Level 2: Intermediate 5 hrs
Note taking in relation to the Social Sciences
Society, Politics & Law

Note taking in relation to the Social Sciences

...Open University course. It was originally 23 minutes in length and was recorded in 1998. This OpenLearn course provides a sample of Level 1 study in Sociology...Note taking in relation to the Social Sciences: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: identify the value and best way of note taking...Note taking in relation to the Social...
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Level 2: Intermediate 1 hr
Working with our environment: an introduction
Nature & Environment

Working with our environment: an introduction

...open in a separate browser window throughout your study. To help you manage your studies, and if you plan to study further, you might like to think about obtaining a copy of The Sciences Good Study Guide by A. Northedge et al., published by Open University Worldwide. Where particular skills, such as reading, note taking and using diagrams may be needed to help your study,...
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Level 1: Introductory 11 hrs
Make a changing world a better place
Science, Maths & Technology

Make a changing world a better place

...Open University and OpenLearn to provide free courses and training to anyone looking to change their career path or expand their skills and the job opportunities available to them. OpenLearn is home to a large range of technology courses which allow individuals to enhance their understanding of all aspects of technology, from very specific specialist training for IT...
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