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Exploring mathematics: a powerful tool
Science, Maths & Technology

Exploring mathematics: a powerful tool

...course MS221 Exploring mathematics... Mathematics: a powerful tool An introduction to the tracks on this album. Mathematical modelling for real An introduction to mathematical modelling in the real world. An ancient tradition How bamboo scaffolding does its job. How maths helps dolphins Using statistical modelling to calculate endangered species’ survival rates....
Sickle cell disease: a lethal advantage
Health, Sports & Psychology

Sickle cell disease: a lethal advantage

...course SK195 Human genetics and health issues... Sickle cell disease: a lethal advantage An introduction to the album, Sickle cell disease: a lethal advantage. The history of the sickle-shaped cell Starting with the first diagnosis, we trace the history of sickle cell disease. We also visit the world of statistics to discover how many children are born with the illness....
Soaring Achievements
Science, Maths & Technology

Soaring Achievements

...course MST209, Mathematical methods and models... Soaring Achievements A short introduction to this album. Gliding - an Introduction A brief history of the sport of gliding- flying an airplane without an engine. What factors affect a glider's performance. Mathematical Modelling The role of mathematical modelling in gliding, focusing on The British Overseas Nationals, a...
The geological record of environmental change
Science, Maths & Technology

The geological record of environmental change

...course S369 The geological record of environmental change... Glaciation: The Geology of Northern Scotland An introduction to the geology of Northern Scotland. Glaciation: The Garvellachs A field trip to the Garvellachs. Glaciation: Examining sandstones Two geologists examine sandstones that they have come across whilst exploring the rocks in Scotland. Glaciation:...
Design and Sustainability
Science, Maths & Technology

Design and Sustainability

...Course T307 Innovation: designing for a sustainable future... Design and Sustainability A short introduction to this album. Consumer product testing Representatives of Intertech, a product-testing company, discuss their methods of testing. Testing standards Emphasising the importance of standards in consumer testing. The five principles of sustainability The three layers...
Pygmalion meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer
History & The Arts

Pygmalion meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer

...course A330 Myth in the Greek and Roman worlds... Pygmalion meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer A short introduction to this album. Pygmalion and Popular Culture: Paula James How an episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer parallels the myth of Pygmalion. Pygmalion and Popular Culture: Lorna Jowett Gender, femininity and identity in TV's Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Pygmalion and...
Rocks in the field
Science, Maths & Technology

Rocks in the field

...course S260 Geology... Rocks in the field Intro to album, as per album description. Giant's Causeway The Open University's Glynda Easterbrook visit's Giant's Causeway, a rock formation which is the result of a volcanic eruption and Northern Ireland's most popular tourist attraction. The interbasaltic horizon What is an interbasaltic horizon? Geologist Tony Lee...
Growing up with Disability
Health, Sports & Psychology

Growing up with Disability

...course KE312 Working together for children... Growing up with Disability A short introduction to this album. The Voluntary Organisation PLUS An introduction to the voluntary organisation PLUS. Circles of Support Forming volunteer groups of peers to help create natural friendship bonds with a focused child. Local Authority Play Support Creating, maintaining and prompting...