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Introduction to group theory
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to group theory

...studying M208 are expected to read through a number of proofs to improve understanding of the course material and to develop mathematical skills, including producing convincing arguments and problem solving. Introduction to group theory consists of material from M208 Unit GTA1, Symmetry, and has five sections in total. You should set aside between three to four hours to...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
Introduction to linear equations and matrices
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to linear equations and matrices

...studying M208 are expected to read through a number of proofs to improve understanding of the course material and to develop mathematical skills, including producing convincing arguments and problem solving. Introduction to linear equations and matrices consists of material from M208 Unit LA2, Linear equations and matrices, and has five sections in total. You should set...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
Linear programming – the basic ideas
Science, Maths & Technology

Linear programming – the basic ideas

...skills needed to represent real optimization problems as mathematical models, and with techniques used in numerical analysis and operational research for solving these models by computer. Explaining how and when modelling and numerical techniques can be applied, the course covers solutions of non-linear equations; systems of linear and non-linear equations and...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
Methods in Motion: As borders flex, how does citizenship change?
Society, Politics & Law

Methods in Motion: As borders flex, how does citizenship change?

...studies. This blog will review the day, whilst considering the contemporary surge of interest in citizenship and the methods with which it is studied. In recent years, the study of citizenship has developed rigorous theoretical and methodological principles, and has been consolidated as an emergent, interdisciplinary field of study. Citizenship studies draws on ......
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Managing virtual project teams
Money & Business

Managing virtual project teams

...studying this course, you should be able to: consider the types of skills needed within a project team and the implications for writing a person specification be aware of social and task behaviours that can support an effective team understand a responsibility assignment matrix identify the difference in awareness between team members in a collocated team and between team...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
Why asking what causes autism is the wrong question
Health, Sports & Psychology

Why asking what causes autism is the wrong question

...studies to suggest cow’s milk could be linked to autism, it reignited familiar debate around the condition’s causes. But such reporting, like more recent vaccine scares, risks framing autism as a problem to be prevented rather than a difference to be understood and valued...This article was first published in 2017, when claims linking cow’s milk to autism resurfaced...
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What can we learn from Pokemon Go?
Education & Development

What can we learn from Pokemon Go?

...skill development; introducing new content; and reshaping how learning takes place. Changing interactions with learning environments focuses attention on where learning takes place. This extends beyond the ability to attract people to libraries and museums with a strategic use of Pokémon Go and other initiatives. Augmented reality can give access to learning environments...
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How are drones keeping track of songbirds?
Nature & Environment

How are drones keeping track of songbirds?

...study from The Auk: Ornithological Advances, researchers from Gettysburg College test this technology for monitoring songbird populations. Although the method currently has some pitfalls, it has the potential to become an important scientific tool. Surveying bird populations is crucial for environmental management, but it is inherently challenging. Some types of terrain...
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