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Introduction to computational thinking
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to computational thinking

...course is an adapted extract from the Open University course M269 Algorithms, data structures and computability...Introduction to computational thinking: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: describe the skills that are involved in computational thinking define and use the concepts of abstraction as modelling and abstraction as...
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
An introduction to music theory
History & The Arts

An introduction to music theory

...Open University course A224 Inside music. It covers ground similar to that found in the syllabus of the Associated Board Theory Grades 1–3 (ABRSM, 2018). Sound files have been provided for all the music notation examples as it is important for you to be able to listen to the sounds represented by the notation. There is an audio bar below each notated example; click on...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Studying mammals: Return to the water
Nature & Environment

Studying mammals: Return to the water

...course, Studying mammals: Return to the water, we will see how these formerly land-based mammals adapted to a return to the water, discussing such challenges as breathing, movement and communication. This is the seventh course in the Studying mammals series.NOTE: The Studying mammals series is gradually being updated and replaced. You can study an improved freestanding...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
The athlete’s journey: transitions through sport Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

The athlete’s journey: transitions through sport

...badge. Badged courses are a key part of The Open University’s mission to promote the educational well-being of the community. The courses also provide another way of helping you to progress from informal to formal learning. Completing a course will require about 24 hours of study time. However, you can study the course at any time ......
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Level 2: Intermediate 24 hrs
What are waves?
Science, Maths & Technology

What are waves?

...course is an adapted extract from the Open University course S111 Questions in science...What are waves?: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand the types of wave understand the properties of waves...What are waves?: 1 How do you make a wave? - Waves on the surface of the ocean are caused by winds that displace the surface. The...
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Level 1: Introductory 3 hrs
Introduction to finite element analysis
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to finite element analysis

...course is an adapted extract from the Open University course T804 Finite element analysis: basic principles and applications ...Introduction to finite element analysis: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: present some basic theory of FEA introduce the general procedures that are necessary to carry out an analysis present basic...
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Level 3: Advanced 7 hrs
Manufacturing
Science, Maths & Technology

Manufacturing

...Open University course blocks. Discussion Some raw materials are easier to identify than others. Nitrogen and hydrogen. Up to four different sorts of plastic for the barrel, lid, ink tube and plug; brass for the ball holder, tungsten for the ball. Copper, probably as ingots that can be drawn into rods and then into pipes. Flour, water, yeast (plus additives such as...
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Level 1: Introductory 20 hrs
Biofuels
Science, Maths & Technology

Biofuels

...inadvertently overlooked the publishers will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements at the first opportunity. Don't miss out: If reading this text has inspired you to learn more, you may be interested in joining the millions of people who discover our free learning resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University - www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs