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Introduction to finite element analysis
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to finite element analysis

...community and is the authority on all aspects of FEA. In its view, simulation offers many benefits, if used correctly. The most common advantages include: optimised product performance and cost reduction of development time elimination or reduction of testing first-time achievement of required quality improved safety satisfaction of design codes improved information for...
Studying mammals: The insect hunters
Nature & Environment

Studying mammals: The insect hunters

...community of living organisms, including different species of plants, animals and fungi, which interact with one another, and with their physical environment. You'll learn more about ecosystems if you work through the remaining units in this series. A variety of orders of placental mammals exist. Taxonomists argue a great deal about the evolutionary origins of these...
Everyday maths 2
Science, Maths & Technology

Everyday maths 2

...communicate solutions to multi-stage practical problems drawing simple conclusions and giving appropriate justifications. Moving around the course The easiest way to navigate around the course is through the ‘My course progress’ page. You can get back there at any time by clicking on ‘Back to course’ in the menu bar. It’s also good practice, if you access a link...
Free course 48 hrs
Teaching assistants: support in action (Chinese)
Education & Development

Teaching assistants: support in action (Chinese)

...communication with Lisa Smith, Data Services Group, Department for Education, 16 February. Strongman, M. and Mansfield, T. (2004) ‘Survey of parents’ perceptions of teaching assistants’, unpublished study, Roche, Roche Community School. Swann, W. and Hancock R. (2003) ‘Variations in primary school teaching assistant employment: a need for standardisation’,...
An introduction to geology
Science, Maths & Technology

An introduction to geology

...La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles, it comes out rather gently, whilst in other places, it gushes out rather dramatically as soon as you dig a hole that’s deep enough. The penetration of oil into our everyday lives is enormous. From the fuels we use for transport, electricity generation, heating, cooking, to the huge number of products that are made from petroleum...
Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Understanding water quality
Nature & Environment

Understanding water quality

...Communities situated on coasts commonly discharge untreated sewage into the sea. This is an acceptable method of disposal if the outfall is far enough offshore, if currents do not bring the sewage back to land, and if the discharge is not too great. In these circumstances, the organic matter can be broken down by bacteria in the sea. Sea discharges are not always...
Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Introducing ageing
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing ageing

...community, such as committee membership, and producing theatrical shows. Reading 2 in Activity 8 shows that, while being more frail and dependent usually reduces people’s scope to do things that they find fulfilling and to contribute to society, it does not do so absolutely. Clearly the people in Katz et al.’s 2013 study are living very different lives from Monty...
Level 1: Introductory 11 hrs
Gweithio hybrid: datblygu sefydliadol
Money & Business

Gweithio hybrid: datblygu sefydliadol

...community.’ International Organization for Standardization (2019) Mae gan yr ISO saith egwyddor sy’n nodweddu sefydliad sy’n canolbwyntio ar bobl. Amlinellir y rhain isod. Tabl 4 Manteisio ar wahaniaethau unigol fel cryfder sefydliadol Mae’r sefydliad yn cydnabod gwahaniaethau unigol fel cryfder ac yn ystyried hyn ym mhob maes o’r busnes. Mae’r sefydliad yn...