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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...
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Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs
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...
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Level 3: Advanced 2 hrs
What are waves?
Science, Maths & Technology

What are waves?

...free course, What are waves? explains what waves are. It describes different types of wave as well as their properties. You can listen to the song of a humpback whale and learn about the process of echolocation which is used by dolphins to locate their food. You will also conduct your own online research into how bats use echolocation to locate their prey and also to...
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Level 1: Introductory 3 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...
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Level 1: Introductory 1 hr
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...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
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...
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Level 1: Introductory 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:...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Play, learning and the brain
Education & Development

Play, learning and the brain

...free course, Play, learning and the brain, examines the area of brain-based learning, with a particular focus on the development of the young child's brain, and is of particular relevance to those who work with young children. We begin by looking at the structure and functions of the brain, and the impact that sensory deprivation can have on these. We consider the...
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs