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Introduction to the calculus of variations
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to the calculus of variations

...free course concerns the calculus of variations. Section 1 introduces some key ingredients by solving a seemingly simple problem – finding the shortest distance between two points in a plane. The section also introduces the notions of a functional and of a stationary path. Section 2 describes basic problems that can be formulated in terms of functionals. Section 3 looks...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
General principles of cellular communication
Science, Maths & Technology

General principles of cellular communication

...free course, General principles of cellular communication, explains cell signalling pathways in general terms and identifies some of the universal characteristics of signalling pathway components...Learn about how cells sense and respond to extrinsic stimuli, a capacity that allows them to communicate with each other and to respond to changes in their environment. This...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
Asset allocation in investment
Money & Business

Asset allocation in investment

...free course, Asset allocation in investment, portfolio optimisation techniques such as portfolio theory can be used to determine how much of an investor’s portfolio to put in each asset class. Portfolio theory can also be used to determine so-called model portfolios which offer optimised benchmarks for investors with the same objectives and constraints...This course...
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Level 3: Advanced 9 hrs
Aberdulais Falls: a case study in Welsh heritage
History & The Arts

Aberdulais Falls: a case study in Welsh heritage

...free course, Aberdulais Falls: a case study in Welsh heritage, looks at the Aberdulais Falls in Wales, and considers the key issues affecting the decision-making of the bodies which are responsible for looking after our heritage. We examine the heritage debates: who decides what should be preserved from the past as our heritage, who is this heritage for, and how should it...
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Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs
Getting started with French 2
Languages

Getting started with French 2

...free courses in our Language and Cultures Hub. But whatever you decide to do, we wish you Bonne continuation et bonne chance !...Week 2: Food - saying what you don’t like: Acknowledgements - This free course was first published in February 2021. Except for third party materials and otherwise stated (see terms and conditions), this content is made available under a...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Life in the Palaeozoic
Nature & Environment

Life in the Palaeozoic

...free course, Life in the Palaeozoic, will introduce you to the explosion of evolution that took place during the Palaeozoic era. You will look at the many different types of creatures that existed at that time and how they managed to evolve to exist on land...Fossils are a glimpse into the distant past and fascinate young and old alike. This free course, Life in the...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
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Health, Sports & Psychology

Learning from sport burnout and overtraining

...free course, Learning from sport burnout and overtraining, examines burnout in sport from various perspectives including both the coach’s and athlete’s perspective. Drawing on real life case studies it explores how coaches can recognise and prevent burnout in athletes, and investigates the prevention and treatment of burnout in coaches. This course is for you if you...
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Level 2: Intermediate 24 hrs
Everyday maths 2 (Northern Ireland)
Science, Maths & Technology

Everyday maths 2 (Northern Ireland)

...free course, Everyday maths 2 (Northern Ireland), will build on your existing maths skills and help you to feel more confident tackling the maths you come across in everyday situations...Having good maths skills is important for everyday life. In fact, you may have never noticed how often you use maths on a day-to-day basis. This free course is an introduction to Level 2...
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Level 1: Introductory 48 hrs