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Rollercoaster design
Science, Maths & Technology

Rollercoaster design

...This material forms part of The Open University course MST121 Using mathematics... Rollercoaster design A short introduction to this album. The design of Nemesis How a modern rollercoaster is designed for maximum thrills. Calculated thrills How the complex forces in a rollercoaster design are calculated with precision by its designers, using a mathematical model....
Grad, Div and Curl
Science, Maths & Technology

Grad, Div and Curl

...course MST209, Mathematical methods and models... Grad, Div and Curl A short introduction to this album. Grad Introduction to this gradient vector. What is meant by 'steepness of a path' on a hillside. Div Introduction to the divergence div. Heat flow and temperature distribution inside a modern nuclear reactor. Curl Introduction to this vector operation through the...
Waste Management
Science, Maths & Technology

Waste Management

...course. Landfill Site Selection Stage by stage in the design of a landfill site. Finding the right geology and hydro geology and assessing the pollution risk. Landfill Construction Planning the infrastructure, the delivery of waste, the drainage of the site, and the monitoring facilities. Landfill Operation At landfill site Judkins in Nuneaton they conduct daily checks ,...
Why do a project as part of your study?
Education & Development

Why do a project as part of your study?

...courses and qualifications [business meeting] Projects are common in university teaching, but they are different from the types of study that students experience regularly. Most of us are more used to learning about a particular subject or skill, with teaching that is designed to help you understand this subject in a very guided way. However, a project encourages you to...
Club v Country: The psychology of switching support
Health, Sports & Psychology

Club v Country: The psychology of switching support

...course, the reality is far more complex than this, and our identities and the ways that groups work are not nearly so straightforward. However, ‘in-group/out-group’ is a powerful psychological phenomenon. Research has found that group membership can drive hostility and conflict even when there is no history of interaction between the groups and even when the groups...
What is Britain's most sacred site?
History & The Arts

What is Britain's most sacred site?

...more Explore the sacred with The Open University - and find out why Milton Keynes has something in common with Stonehenge and Glastonbury CORRECTION: When originally published, due to an editing error, the introduction to the video originally described the Glastonbury site as a Cathedral. It is, of course, the site of an Abbey and we've revised the text to reflect this....
Modelling pollution
Science, Maths & Technology

Modelling pollution

...The material forms part of course MSXR209 Mathematical Modelling... Modelling pollution A short introduction to this album. Pollution in the Great Lakes From equations to models – experts explain water quality modelling and describe types of pollution. Modelling pollution Finding solutions to subtle and complex problems. Exploring how chemicals impact the environment....
Narratives of COVID
Health, Sports & Psychology

Narratives of COVID

...free, you can view online as an eBook or pdf. Alternatively, you can purchase a paperback version here. Transcript Sources of Support Cruse Bereavement Care Cruse provide advice and support to anyone who has been bereaved, no matter how recently or long ago a loved one died. Helpline: 0808 808 1677 (lines open Monday – Friday 9.30am – 5pm and until 8pm on Tuesday,...