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Particle physics
Science, Maths & Technology

Particle physics

...chemistry extremely dull, as it would be limited to a single molecule, H2, with no one to study it! The rules of strong interactions allow the construction of a neutron (udd) in the same manner as a proton (uud). Indeed, in the first moments of the Universe it is believed that protons and neutrons were created in equal numbers. Nowadays, however, the Universe as a whole...
Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Additive manufacturing
Science, Maths & Technology

Additive manufacturing

...chemistry or lasers, the technique has found applications where mechanical performance isn’t critical. Children’s toys are a common application (Figure 18). [Described image] Figure 18 Model of the Eiffel Tower being made by FDM...Additive manufacturing: 4.2 Metallic materials - Powder-bed systems are designed to be used with metallic materials. Figure 19 shows a...
Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
Essay and report writing skills
Education & Development

Essay and report writing skills

...chemistry, physics, maths or psychology within an academic year, you might want to take a look at the National Extension College's (NEC) Structured Fast Track A levels. With a set start date, structured approach and tutorials, NEC have designed these courses to help you to complete the course within a year, and gain the all important grades you need. Enrol from £1495....
Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
Digital forensics
Science, Maths & Technology

Digital forensics

...Chemistry...Digital forensics: Acknowledgements - This free course was written by Peter Sommer and Blaine A. Price. This free course is adapted from a former Open University course Digital forensics (M812). Except for third party materials and otherwise stated (see terms and conditions), this content is made available under a Creative Commons
Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
Icy bodies: Europa and elsewhere
Science, Maths & Technology

Icy bodies: Europa and elsewhere

...chemistry of the solution. Despite the uncertainties, attempts have been made to model the likely concentrations of dissolved elements in Europa's ocean. The results of one such model are shown in Figure 15. [Figure 15] Figure 15 Estimated concentrations of major elements in Europan oceanic water compared with seawater on Earth. Question 6 According to Figure 15, how many...
Level 2: Intermediate 17 hrs
Exploring depression
Science, Maths & Technology

Exploring depression

...chemistry or in terms of their wiring and those things would possibly reflect their early experiences and their genetic inheritance? Professor Bill Deakin: That’s right. The two continuously interact and I think most genetic influences in depression are going to be like that. Geoff Watts: The Manchester researchers are working on the assumption that different states of...
Level 3: Advanced 7 hrs
The Enlightenment
History & The Arts

The Enlightenment

...chemistry. Napoleon drew up his Civil Code and introduced it across much of Europe, inspired by the Enlightenment idea of laws and principles of universal application. Beneath all of these spheres of enquiry covered in the course, there lay a terrific confidence in all-embracing explanations. This desire to extend and increase knowledge was evident in concerns of a less...
Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
Secondary learning
Education & Development

Secondary learning

...chemistry teacher and more recently as a science teacher/educator in initial teacher education. I currently work on educational development projects at The Open University, the focus of which are teacher education. As a beginning teacher you will almost certainly be preoccupied with survival – planning lessons, classroom management, marking work and meeting targets set...
Level 3: Advanced 11 hrs