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What do genes do?
Science, Maths & Technology

What do genes do?

...2 One gene–one protein - A gene is a short section of a long DNA double helix molecule, which comprises a linear sequence of base pairs. SAQ 1 What is the basic (primary) structure of a protein? Answer A protein is a linear sequence of amino acids. There is a direct and specific relationship between the linear sequence of base pairs that makes up a gene, and the linear...
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Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs
Reimagining professional learning: conversations across perspectives
Education & Development

Reimagining professional learning: conversations across perspectives

...2. [4 circles with the following words within them: Informal chat over lunch; Resource I have been trying out; Blog I read; Feedback from learners. There are words also positioned on the surface of the water: Assumptions; Concepts; Languages; Habits; Materials; Power Relationships; Bodies. Sounds]Figure 2 Illustrating the patterns created by bringing different elements of...
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Discovering chemistry Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Discovering chemistry

...2. [A composite of six images showing chemical elements, displayed in two rows of three.] Figure 2 Some chemical elements (a) aluminium, (b) sodium, (c) sulfur, (d) bromine, (e) chlorine, (f) copper. Note that sodium is extremely reactive and as shown here, it is kept under oil to prevent reaction with air or water What is the state of matter of each of the elements shown...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Innovation in health and social care practice
Health, Sports & Psychology

Innovation in health and social care practice

...2. There isn't a clear moral or ethical framework for using technology in care. 3. Machines and robots are expensive. 4. Some people may feel uncomfortable with technology or have a 'fear of tech'. 5. Professionals may lose their jobs to machines or robots. 6. Machines can be used to keep an eye on workers by monitoring them such as when and where they turn up to work. 7....
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Everyday skills in maths and English
Education & Development

Everyday skills in maths and English

...your Functional Skills Level 1 and 2 National Awards (equivalent to GCSE level). Everyday skills in maths and English Fancy trying something more advanced? For something slightly more challenging, we offer further courses in maths. These are courses are equivalent to National Level 4 & 5 – (1st year Undergraduate study). Learn new skills to help you with finding work...
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The Moon
Science, Maths & Technology

The Moon

...2 page by page, followed by the guided discussion. Note that all references in Chapter 6 of Teach Yourself Planets to other chapters, are to other chapters of Teach Yourself Planets - these references are not to other sections of this course...The Moon: 2.1 The Moon - David A. Rothery Teach Yourself Planets, Chapter 6, pp. 66-75, Hodder Education, 2000, 2003. Copyright ©...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
An introduction to computers and computer systems
Digital & Computing

An introduction to computers and computer systems

...2 The parts of a computer - A computer is a machine that manipulates data following a list of instructions that have been programmed into it. Input devices are used to input data into a computer. Many of the earliest computers read their input from paper tape adapted from existing ticker tape technology. Figure 2 shows such a computer, Colossus 10. [This is a...
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Level 1: Introductory 16 hrs
Understanding mental capacity Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

Understanding mental capacity

...2 What have you learned? - [Man sitting down with computer tablet in hand.] Figure 2 Reflecting on what you have learned There is a range of possible reasons why you wanted to study this course. Perhaps you are considering volunteering in a setting that provides care for people who lack mental capacity. Perhaps you are already working in such a setting and wanted to build...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs