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Exploring mathematics: a powerful tool
Science, Maths & Technology

Exploring mathematics: a powerful tool

...Open University 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’...
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...
Environmental Science in the Field
Science, Maths & Technology

Environmental Science in the Field

...Open University course SXR216 Environmental Science in the Field... Environmental Science in the Field A short introduction to this album. Introduction to Environmental Science field work A lecturer explains what is involved in environmental field work; aims, objectives and the assessment of a field study. Conducting a field study Carrying out a field study in a...
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....
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...
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...
Contemporary Issues in Finance
Money & Business

Contemporary Issues in Finance

...Open University course B821 Financial strategy... Contemporary issues in finance An introduction to this album. Developments in corporate governance Developments in corporate governance, its cost and possible impact on fraud and misuse of company assets. Private equity The driving forces behind the use of private equity within financial markets. Hedge funds A history of...
Introducing Health Sciences: The Pain Clinic
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing Health Sciences: The Pain Clinic

...Open University course SDK125 Introducing health sciences: a case study approach... Introducing Health Sciences: The Pain Clinic A short introduction to this album Gate Control Theory Doctors and patients at the Royal Free Hospital's Pain Clinic and at the Real Health Institute explain how chronic pain works The Real Health Institute A group of 8 patients on a four week...