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The birth of (synthetic) dyeing
History & The Arts

The birth of (synthetic) dyeing

...Studies (science) for S1 and S2. Northedge A. et al., The Sciences Good Study Guide, The Open University, 1997 ISBN 0 7492 3411 3. Indispensable for students of science, technology, mathematics and engineering. Packed with practical exercises and activities, all aimed at making studying more enjoyable and rewarding. Lots of hints and tips for those returning to study....
What do genes do?
Science, Maths & Technology

What do genes do?

...study in Science...What do genes do?: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand how the linear sequence of DNA within a gene is related to the linear sequence of amino acids of a protein understand how the information in DNA is carried via RNA to make a protein understand how RNA is synthesised from DNA by the process of...
Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs
IT in everyday life
Science, Maths & Technology

IT in everyday life

...permeates our lives. This OpenLearn course provides a sample of level 1 study in Computing & IT...IT in everyday life: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: know the meaning of all the terms highlighted in the course understand the concept of the ‘network society’ have an awareness of how IT impacts on everyday life...IT in everyday life: 1.1 Data and information - ......
Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Exploring family health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Exploring family health

...studying issues of family health, this course will introduce you to interpreting information given in graphs or charts. Working with statistical information is a key skill and the course will guide you in this through two structured activities. Activity 3 asks you to explore a website for information about family health. Again, a step by step approach is taken to guide...
Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Everyday maths 2 (Wales)
Science, Maths & Technology

Everyday maths 2 (Wales)

...skills. You can read more on how to study the course and about badges in the next sections. After completing this course you will be able to: understand practical problems, some of which are non-routine identify the maths skills you need to tackle a problem use maths in an organised way to find the solution you’re looking for use appropriate checking procedures at each...
Level 1: Introductory 48 hrs
The animals are rebelling because they are dying. And we should too. Lessons from a modern-day fable
Nature & Environment

The animals are rebelling because they are dying. And we should too. Lessons from a modern-day fable

...studied tendency of how many people perceive human migrants.Taking an Aesopian view of this story, Belushya Guba may be a fable of animals fighting for their survival in a dystopian climate change conflict with humans. Under current climate change projections, there may not be a happy ending to this morality tale. Bearish instincts and their ability to plan and act...
Supporting female performance in sport and fitness Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

Supporting female performance in sport and fitness

...skills and abilities that underpin successful study. So, completing this course could encourage you to think about taking other courses...Introduction and guidance: How to get a badge - Getting a badge is straightforward! Here’s what you have to do: read each session of the course score 50% or more in the two badge quizzes in Session 4 and Session 8. For all the...
Obesity: balanced diets and treatment
Science, Maths & Technology

Obesity: balanced diets and treatment

...study in Biology...Obesity: balanced diets and treatment: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: list the six key nutrient groups and explain their role in a healthy diet understand and calculate body mass index (BMI), and use such calculations to predict desirable weight ranges for individuals explain the importance of a balanced diet in...