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The geological record of environmental change
Science, Maths & Technology

The geological record of environmental change

...Open University 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....
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Video 1 hr 14 mins
Design and Sustainability
Science, Maths & Technology

Design and Sustainability

...Open University 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...
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Audio 21 mins
Managing care
Health, Sports & Psychology

Managing care

...Open University course K303 Managing care... Managing care A short introduction to this album Moving into management Anita's frank and personal audio diary charts her progress in the world of management and highlights the challenges and decisions she now faces. Caring for quality How is the quality of service offered by providers maintained and assessed? Managers and...
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Audio 2 hrs 47 mins
Sickle cell disease: a lethal advantage
Health, Sports & Psychology

Sickle cell disease: a lethal advantage

...Open University 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...
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Audio 29 mins
Growing up with Disability
Health, Sports & Psychology

Growing up with Disability

...Open University 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...
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Audio 1 hr 6 mins
Business operations
Science, Maths & Technology

Business operations

...Open University Course T883 Business operations: delivering value... Business operations A short introduction to this album. BMI Baby: Outsourcing and cost management How outsourcing can reduce costs and the importance of teamwork BMI Baby: business model Looking at the operations of budget airline BMI baby. Elm Surgery: a surgery as a small business Managing a general...
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Audio 51 mins
Evolution and the human family
Science, Maths & Technology

Evolution and the human family

...Open University in collaboration with the British Council. They form part of Darwin Now, a global initiative celebrating the life and work of Charles Darwin and the impact his ideas about evolution continue to have on today’s world. © The British Council 2009... Evolution and the family A short introduction to this album. How families have evolved What happens when you...
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Audio 27 mins
Rio+20 - United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development
Nature & Environment

Rio+20 - United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development

...Open University academics reflect on its progress and prospects, and demonstrate that international gatherings of political leaders are not (fortunately?) the only game in town... Tackling climate change Dr Barbara Pizzileo discusses the challenges facing academics in tackling the issue of global warming. Discovering Ecological Habits of Mind Dr Emma Dewberry highlights...
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Audio 1 hr 15 mins