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Vaccination
Science, Maths & Technology

Vaccination

...study on polio, where we discuss the prospects for making this the second infectious disease to be eradicated by vaccination. At the end of section 5 you will study the mini-lecture on vaccination. You will conclude your study of this chapter by conducting some internet research on the progress of vaccination programmes. This OpenLearn course provides a sample of Level 3...
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Level 2: Intermediate 14 hrs
Simone de Beauvoir and the feminist revolution
History & The Arts

Simone de Beauvoir and the feminist revolution

...study the ideas of philosopher Simone de Beauvoir (1908-1986). In doing so you will also briefly study the philosophy of Beauvoir’s lifelong partner, philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre. The type of philosophy that links them is called ‘existentialism’. Beauvoir and Sartre are the foremost philosophers of French existentialism. You will read extracts of Beauvoir’s work...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Commercial awareness
Money & Business

Commercial awareness

...studying this course, you should be able to: articulate what an organisation exists to do: the value it creates appreciate a personal position within the organisation and how others relate to it relate the concept of a value chain to a personal working context, whilst acknowledging much more complex interrelationships within the organisation...Commercial awareness: 1...
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Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs
Introducing ethics in Information and Computer Sciences
Education & Development

Introducing ethics in Information and Computer Sciences

...studies. Professional bodies in Engineering and ICS have begun to require, as a condition for accreditation, the study of ethics-related topics, and, partially in response to these requirements, new pedagogies for teaching and learning these topics are gradually emerging. This course explores the idea that drama and dialogue provide powerful tools to help ICS students and...
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Level 3: Advanced 40 hrs
Could we control our climate? Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Could we control our climate?

...skills for online study, whether this is to explore environmental topics or as part of your preparation for other study. 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 your career, and to...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Technology, innovation and management
Money & Business

Technology, innovation and management

...studying this course, you should be able to: understand the issues around defining ‘technology’, ‘innovation’ and ‘innovation management’ recognise the diversity of types of innovation, innovators and innovation settings understand the nature and extent of technological change and innovation critically assess and explain key current issues in our understanding...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Exploring depression
Science, Maths & Technology

Exploring depression

...study in neurosciences and mental health. Focusing on depression, you will consider key issues concerning diagnosis, causes and interventions. You will also begin to explore theoretical models, biological and psychological explanations, and look at a range of pharmacological and psychological therapies for depression...This free advanced level course, Exploring...
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Level 3: Advanced 7 hrs
Start writing fiction: characters and stories
History & The Arts

Start writing fiction: characters and stories

...skills by writing a character sketch. You can move on to Week 5 now. If studying this week of Start writing fiction has inspired you, take a look at the area specifically created for you to explore more about writing fiction on OpenLearn...Week 4: Building your story: References - D’Aguiar, F. (1995) The Longest Memory, London, Chatto & Windus. Carver, R. (1981) ‘A...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs