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10 things that ended in 2006 (when OpenLearn was born)
History & The Arts

10 things that ended in 2006 (when OpenLearn was born)

...Studying Mammals: Plant Predators 3: Britney Spears' and Kevin Federline's marriage Transcript After three months of dating, American popstar Britney Spears and dancer Kevin Federline (known as K-Fed) announced their engagement in July 2004. This received lots of media attention because Federline had recently broken up with actress Shar Jackson, who was still pregnant...
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Article 10 mins
Can science make you a better leader?
Money & Business

Can science make you a better leader?

...studies at the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, some interesting differences emerged. In those organisations where senior leaders offered a positive role model, then it was more likely that purposeful leadership would be widely diffused throughout the organisation. One person we spoke to at a retailer said: Our CEO is very, very visionary and everyone...
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Article 5 mins
The role sustainable chemistry plays in shaping the planet's future
Science, Maths & Technology

The role sustainable chemistry plays in shaping the planet's future

...study these topics further then related materials appear in The Open University course S350 Evaluating Contemporary Science, and sustainable chemistry is discussed in S248 Chemistry in life: food, water & medicines and will be in the new module S218. References Carné, A., Collinson, S.R., The selective recycling of mixed polylactic acid and polyethylene terephthalate...
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Article 5 mins
George Orwell and Nineteen Eighty-Four
Society, Politics & Law

George Orwell and Nineteen Eighty-Four

...study of his novel Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984). By studying the book, well-known for its depiction of a totalitarian state, and the techniques, language and oppressive methods used by such states, you will gain a wider understanding of the meaning of totalitarianism. The course will also explore the influences on Orwell, the historical context in which the novel was...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
The database development life cycle
Science, Maths & Technology

The database development life cycle

...study in Computing & ICT...The database development life cycle: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: describe the key points of the waterfall model applied to database development appreciate the roles of various development artefacts, such as the data requirements document, conceptual data model and such like used to communicate between...
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Level 3: Advanced 4 hrs
Crime fiction in French: le polar français
Languages

Crime fiction in French: le polar français

...skills. Studying this course should give you a basic overview of the importance of crime fiction in French society and the work of some prominent authors. You will also have the opportunity to extend your knowledge of French vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation and develop some key academic skills. This OpenLearn course is an adapted extract from the Open University...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
Systems thinking and practice
Digital & Computing

Systems thinking and practice

...and negative feedback, etc. This OpenLearn course provides a sample of level 2 study in Computing & IT. You might also be interested in the OpenLearn course Mastering systems thinking in practice. This course offers a digital badge as evidence of your participation...Systems thinking and practice: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: display confidence in using systems ......
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Introduction to Planetary Protection
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to Planetary Protection

...studying this course, you should be able to: describe ‘Planetary Protection’ and its importance, including for the space sector understand the scientific rationale behind planetary protection understand the risks of exploring planetary bodies and how to mitigate this recognise the global cooperation needed to protect the space environment appreciate the efforts needed...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs