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Machines, minds and computers
Digital & Computing

Machines, minds and computers

...history of humanity's engagement with machine technologies and at our dream of building machines that share our special human features and powers – particularly our mental abilities. Minds – Here, we'll explore the development of the idea that human thought might be a form of computation, from its origins in the 17th century, through the advent of the digital computer...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Intermediate French: 14 July
Languages

Intermediate French: 14 July

...history) (not a lot) (the storming of the Bastille) (something to do with the army) (Paris and France) (a sense of freedom) Words: 0 Answer Nom Réponse en français Roland (the French national celebration) la fête nationale de la France Benoît (a lot of noise) beaucoup de bruit Médina (a day off) un jour férié Nicolas (the values of the French Revolution) les...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Why are nonhuman animals victims of harm?
Society, Politics & Law

Why are nonhuman animals victims of harm?

...family or romantic relationships and the consumption of ‘animal products’ (Stewart and Cole, 2018). You have seen that even everyday 1950s advertisements contribute to the construction of identities ‘fuelled’ by the consumption of ‘animal products’. The affective dimension of the AIC is crucial to its survival. The social harms outlined earlier are indeed...
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Level 2: Intermediate 2 hrs
Recording music and sound
History & The Arts

Recording music and sound

...history of sound-recording technology recognise the impact of technological 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...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Environment: treading lightly on the Earth
Nature & Environment

Environment: treading lightly on the Earth

...family – the Carbons – who live in a rich country, like the USA. [MUSIC PLAYING] SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH We know that human activity on a large scale, massive deforestation, the near universal use of fossil fuels is changing the climate. But can anything that you or I do individually, can that have an effect? Well, over half the carbon dioxide produced by mankind comes...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
Strategic planning for online learning
Education & Development

Strategic planning for online learning

...family and employers, and on social media. Badges are a great motivation, helping you to reach the end of the course. Gaining a badge often boosts confidence in the skills and abilities that underpin successful study. So, completing this course should encourage you to think about taking other courses. If you'd like to learn more about badges, you will find more...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
The technology of crime control
Society, Politics & Law

The technology of crime control

...families, so technology's not gonna help that. So, I think in the long term yes it w it can help prevent, it can help detect, does help detect, it will never eradicate crime but it may reduce it in certain areas to acceptable levels. JOHN. Bob Pattison also acknowledges that despite the benefits for policing and control of some crime, the wider implications of the new...
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Level 2: Intermediate 1 hr
Introducing mammals
Nature & Environment

Introducing mammals

...family tree of placental mammals, based on molecular evidence, is shown in Figure 14. In this introductory course, the monotremes and marsupials are given particular focus. Although they are far less diverse than the placental mammals, their adaptations – particularly in the area of reproduction – are fascinating and informative. [Described image] Figure 13 An...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs