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Introduction to the calculus of variations
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to the calculus of variations

...free course concerns the calculus of variations. Section 1 introduces some key ingredients by solving a seemingly simple problem – finding the shortest distance between two points in a plane. The section also introduces the notions of a functional and of a stationary path. Section 2 describes basic problems that can be formulated in terms of functionals. Section 3 looks...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
General principles of cellular communication
Science, Maths & Technology

General principles of cellular communication

...free course, General principles of cellular communication, explains cell signalling pathways in general terms and identifies some of the universal characteristics of signalling pathway components...Learn about how cells sense and respond to extrinsic stimuli, a capacity that allows them to communicate with each other and to respond to changes in their environment. This...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
Workplace learning with coaching and mentoring
Money & Business

Workplace learning with coaching and mentoring

...free course, Workplace learning with coaching and mentoring, you will consider theoretical and practical issues in planning and managing learning and talent development programmes in your organisation. You will also explore ideas about coaching and mentoring; both are prominent learning and development tools in contemporary organisations. You will also learn about how...
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Level 3: Advanced 9 hrs
The meaning of crime
Society, Politics & Law

The meaning of crime

...free course, The meaning of crime, examines how we, as a 'society', define crime. You will look at the fear that is generated within communities and what evidence is available to support claims that are made about crime rates...Tough on the causes of crime'. A famous phrase, but what is crime? This free course, The meaning of crime, examines how we, as a 'society', define...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Software and the law
Science, Maths & Technology

Software and the law

...free course, Software and the law, you'll look at the laws relevant to software and its use, taking a global perspective. A major part of this course is devoted to intellectual-property law, the issue of who owns software and digital content and how that ownership can be protected using instruments like copyright and patents. We also cover how contracts are used to...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
Asset allocation in investment
Money & Business

Asset allocation in investment

...free course, Asset allocation in investment, portfolio optimisation techniques such as portfolio theory can be used to determine how much of an investor’s portfolio to put in each asset class. Portfolio theory can also be used to determine so-called model portfolios which offer optimised benchmarks for investors with the same objectives and constraints...This course...
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Level 3: Advanced 9 hrs
Voice-leading analysis of music 1: the foreground
History & The Arts

Voice-leading analysis of music 1: the foreground

...free course, Voice-leading analysis of music 1: the foreground, introduces 'voice-leading' or 'Schenkerian' analysis, perhaps the most widely used and discussed method of analysing tonal music. In this course, this method is explained through the analysis of piano sonatas by Mozart. The course is the first in the AA314 series of three courses on this form of harmonic...
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Level 3: Advanced 20 hrs
Aberdulais Falls: a case study in Welsh heritage
History & The Arts

Aberdulais Falls: a case study in Welsh heritage

...free course, Aberdulais Falls: a case study in Welsh heritage, looks at the Aberdulais Falls in Wales, and considers the key issues affecting the decision-making of the bodies which are responsible for looking after our heritage. We examine the heritage debates: who decides what should be preserved from the past as our heritage, who is this heritage for, and how should it...
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Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs