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Introducing the voluntary sector Badge icon
Money & Business

Introducing the voluntary sector

...change. You will also explore how the voluntary sector differs from the private and public sectors, and whether it is distinctive or special. One of the main themes running through the course is how to think about values in relation to the voluntary sector: what its values are and how it is valued. The course moves from defining the sector and its ethos to looking at the...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
The science of nutrition and healthy eating Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

The science of nutrition and healthy eating

...changes you will make as a result of what you have learned! 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 provide evidence of continuing professional development. Once...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Manufacturing
Science, Maths & Technology

Manufacturing

...changes in the manufacturing environment brought about by legislation, currency exchange rate fluctuations, new markets and so on. One thing that distinguishes humans from the rest of the animal kingdom is the ingenuity to devise tools and use them to achieve a purpose. The component parts of the large machines that can be seen in manufacturing plants are made by other...
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Level 1: Introductory 20 hrs
An introduction to minerals and rocks under the microscope
Science, Maths & Technology

An introduction to minerals and rocks under the microscope

...changing its magnification, to see which are best for you. Below the viewing window on the left-hand side are two tick boxes. When the '50 mm graticule' box is selected, a 50 mm graticule is superimposed over the image, allowing direct measurement of features anywhere on a specimen once the features are moved to the centre of the field of view. Clicking on either of the...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Recording music and sound
History & The Arts

Recording music and sound

...change on sound recording understand some of the decisions made by contemporary sound recordists, including the placement of microphones...Recording music and sound: 1 Recording production - For many people today the recording process is very simple. A recording device is placed in front of a musician, a few takes are recorded, any editing that is necessary is quickly...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
What can philosophy tell us about race?
History & The Arts

What can philosophy tell us about race?

...change? Discussion In one dictionary, race is defined as ‘any one of the groups that humans are often divided into based on physical traits regarded as common among people of shared ancestry’ (Merriam-Webster.com, 2023). Under this definition, race refers to groups based on shared physical traits (such as skin colour, eye colour, hair texture and so on). These shared...
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Level 1: Introductory 9 hrs
Interpreting data: Boxplots and tables
Science, Maths & Technology

Interpreting data: Boxplots and tables

...changes they suggest...Interpreting data: boxplots and tables: 2.2 Basic table layout - As Table 2.1 stands, it is hard to assimilate the information. Indeed it is not at all clear what any of the numbers mean. Even doing something as simple as giving the columns proper headings and drawing a few lines to separate the headings from the rest of the data, as in Table 2.2,...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
Discovering chemistry Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Discovering chemistry

...change on forming Li+? Answer No the composition of the nucleus is unchanged, you are just taking away an electron – remember these are located outside the nucleus. These positively charged ions are referred to as cations. However elements can also form negative ions known as anions, where electrons have been added to the neutral atom, giving and extra negative charge....
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs