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Introduction to active galaxies
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to active galaxies

...concept of a compact active galactic nucleus as a unifying model for the observed features of several types of active galaxy. It also develops the key skill of applying arithmetic and simple algebra to solving scientific problems. This OpenLearn course is an adapted extract from the Open University course S282 Astronomy...Introduction to active galaxies: Learning outcomes...
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Level 2: Intermediate 20 hrs
Planning a better future
Education & Development

Planning a better future

...prompts given below. The activity may make you want to amend or add to your lifeline, as you consider your experiences in more depth. Family influences: if applicable, say something about any occupational influences on you. For instance, was one of your parents a mechanic or another a teacher? Early childhood: what do you remember about your early childhood? For example,...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
Sound for music technology: An introduction
Science, Maths & Technology

Sound for music technology: An introduction

...concept of sound and be introduced to the physics behind travelling pressure waves as the physical manifestation of sound. You will also learn about the subjective perception of pitch and loudness, in particular their relationship to frequency and amplitude. This OpenLearn course provides a sample of Level 2 study in Technology http://www.open.ac.uk/ courses/ find/...
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Level 1: Introductory 20 hrs
Water for life
Nature & Environment

Water for life

...concepts, using water as the main illustration. Much of the course is devoted to exploring the smallest water particle - a water molecule - what it is and how it gives rise to the particular properties of water. The course also explains powers of ten and scientific notation, which are a convenient way of expressing both very large and very small numbers. It is a good...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
Exploring communications technology
Digital & Computing

Exploring communications technology

...concept in telecommunications is the sine wave and also the cosine wave. What are these? HELEN DONELAN Oh, well, sine and cosine waves are really the same as each other. They’re a type of smooth, repeating waveform. And they will generally represent the way many natural phenomena vary in time and space. They have this characteristic smooth undulating shape which repeats...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Understanding devolution in Wales
Society, Politics & Law

Understanding devolution in Wales

...prompted the UK Government to pass the Government of Wales Act (GoWA) (2006). It separated the executive and the legislature, gave the Assembly secondary law-making powers and offered the possibility of a further referendum on primary law-making powers. The Bill was criticised for retaining significant control at Westminster. Nevertheless, it became law in 2006 and its...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Scottish courts and the law Badge icon
Society, Politics & Law

Scottish courts and the law

...concept of separation of powers. The concept of separation of powers means that the organs of state, executive, legislature and judiciary, should be separate from each other. This separation enables a system of checks and balances on the use of power. These checks and balances are aimed at safeguarding against the abuse of power by the state and the protection of...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Understanding antibiotic resistance Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Understanding antibiotic resistance

...concepts you might want to try our free OpenLearn course What do genes do? or listen to our set of audios at DNA, RNA and protein formation. Enrolling on the course will give you the opportunity to earn an Open University digital badge. Badges are not accredited by The Open University but they're a great way to demonstrate your interest in the subject and commitment to...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs