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Managing complexity: a systems approach
Society, Politics & Law

Managing complexity: a systems approach

...out familiar activities ‘on auto pilot’ – without conscious attention. It's easy to miss out on important learning from unfamiliar activities too. I may become wrapped up in the activity itself or simply not notice the range and quality of the experience. Either way, a conscious attempt to recall the experience and to think about it, gives the opportunity to learn...
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Level 3: Advanced 20 hrs
Obesity: balanced diets and treatment
Science, Maths & Technology

Obesity: balanced diets and treatment

...burning the food in oxygen is equivalent to the energy released in the body when the complex molecules in the food are metabolized completely. One of the reasons why metabolic pathways are so long and complex is that this allows a gradual release of the energy from the food rather than a sudden massive energy release, as occurs with burning. The energy yields of different...
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs
Understanding water quality
Nature & Environment

Understanding water quality

...out to cover a large area. Some types of oil contain toxic compounds that can enter the food chain. This OpenLearn course provides a sample of level 2 study in Environment & Development...Understanding water quality: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: describe the chemical compositions of natural waters, and explain how and why these...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Rounding and estimation
Science, Maths & Technology

Rounding and estimation

...out what calculation you want to do; Stage 2: working out roughly what size of answer to expect from your calculation; Stage 3: carrying out the calculation; Stage 4: interpreting the answer – Does it agree with the rough estimate? Does it make sense in terms of the original problem? This course focuses on Stages 2 and 4. This OpenLearn course provides a sample of level...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Geometry
Science, Maths & Technology

Geometry

...out the percentage of the total vote polled by each of the four parties. Answer (a) Red party: 120°. Blue party: 95°. Yellow party: 95°. Green party: 50°. (b) 120° + 95° + 95° + 50° = 360°. (c) Since 360° represents 100%, 1° will represent or . So the Red party polled The Blue party and the Yellow party polled The Green party polled...Geometry: 1.3 Angles,...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Software and the law
Science, Maths & Technology

Software and the law

...out of attachment to local languages than for reasons of financial return. Only in the first decade of the 21st century was serious software for South Asian languages produced, following the adoption of open-source methods. One reason for the move to open-source has been to gain the freedom to localise in whatever language is desired, unfettered by market
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
Fundamentals of accounting
Money & Business

Fundamentals of accounting

...out calculations by hand or mentally. The danger, of course, is that you may use a calculator without understanding what an answer means or how it relates to the numbers operated upon. For example, if you calculate that 8% of £20 is £160 (which can easily happen if either you forget to press the percent key or it is not pressed hard enough), you should immediately...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Supporting physical development in early childhood
Health, Sports & Psychology

Supporting physical development in early childhood

...out how physical activity can improve child mental health and wellbeing, as well as contribute to the prevention of childhood obesity. This course draws on research and expertise from academics from early childhood, sport and fitness at The Open University and Active Matters, and Angela Baker, Children's & Health Inequalities, Coventry City Council...Are you involved in...
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Level 1: Introductory 18 hrs