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Introducing multidisciplinary study at The Open University
Education & Development

Introducing multidisciplinary study at The Open University

...free course, Introducing multidisciplinary study at The Open University, provides an overview of the materials and resources there are to support you if you’re studying or thinking about studying an Open qualification (Degree, and/or Masters) with The Open University. It provides useful background information to the qualifications and helps you navigate the different...
Crimes of the powerful
Society, Politics & Law

Crimes of the powerful

...free course examines the complexities of, and barriers to, setting new criminological research agendas by considering the difficulties associated with conducting research on crimes of the powerful...This free course examines the complexities of, and barriers to, setting new criminological research agendas by considering the difficulties associated with conducting research...
Level 3: Advanced 2 hrs
Studying Darwin
Nature & Environment

Studying Darwin

...free course provided an introduction to studying the arts and humanities. It took you through a series of exercises designed to develop your approach to study and learning at a distance and helped to improve your confidence as an independent learner...Studying Darwin: Acknowledgements - Source: Natural History Museum All other material within this course originated at The...
Level 1: Introductory 1 hr
Free resources for a safer online experience
Digital & Computing

Free resources for a safer online experience

Safer Internet Day is celebrated on 11 February, and Cyber Security Awareness Month takes place in October. To mark these events, we've pulled together some of our top FREE courses on cyber security, interactives on safe sharing and cyberbullying, and resources on keeping your money safe from scams.
A global dimension to science education in schools
Education & Development

A global dimension to science education in schools

...free course, A global dimension to science education in schools, is aimed at those teachers who would like to give a more global feeling to their teaching. You will learn how to source scientific articles with a greater emphasis on science and technology beyond the western world and experience how such articles can be incorporated into teaching within the National...
What is the genome made of?
Science, Maths & Technology

What is the genome made of?

...free course, What is the genome made of?...Genomes are composed of DNA, and a knowledge of the structure of DNA is essential to understand how it can function as hereditary material. DNA is remarkable, breathtakingly simple in its structure yet capable of directing all the living processes in a cell, the production of new cells and the development of a fertilized egg to...
Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Birth of a drug
Science, Maths & Technology

Birth of a drug

...free course, Birth of a drug, focuses on a specific case study that follows the development of a drug for the treatment of high blood pressure. It is a particularly good example of the application of organic chemistry in the pharmaceutical industry, and illustrates the scientific processes that are involved in the development of any new drug...The search for new medicinal...
Level 3: Advanced 4 hrs
Understanding society: families
Education & Development

Understanding society: families

...free course, Understanding society: families, you will explore how different families have different ideas about how work in the home should be divided. You will also investigate the diversity of families. We will see how any discussion of the division of labour has to recognise that families differ in terms of shape and size...In this free course, Understanding society:...
Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs