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Metals in medicine
Science, Maths & Technology

Metals in medicine

...Open University course S315 Chemistry: further concepts and applications...Metals in medicine: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: state the different types of imaging used in medicine, and describe how X-rays are exploited in anatomical imaging explain how cap h one postfix times cap n times cap m times cap r signals from living tissue...
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
Systems diagramming
Digital & Computing

Systems diagramming

...originated at the Open University. Andy Capp cartoon: “The Boss wants us at the ground early” © Mirrorpix 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 12 hrs
Astronomy: images of the Universe
Science, Maths & Technology

Astronomy: images of the Universe

...resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...Astronomy: images of the Universe: Glossary - * absolute magnitude (Symbol, M.) A numerical measure of the intrinsic brightness of a star, equal to the apparent magnitude (m) the star would have if observed from a standard distance of 10 parsecs, in the absence of...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
Investigating a murder with forensic psychology
Health, Sports & Psychology

Investigating a murder with forensic psychology

...resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...Week 2: Police suspect interviews: Introduction - [A photograph of Neale Anderson.] Welcome to Week 2! In this week, as the case develops and gets a little more complex, you will start to learn about the psychology of how the police interview people suspected of...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Fake news during COVID-19
Science, Maths & Technology

Fake news during COVID-19

...Open University, interviews science integrity expert Dr Elisabeth Bik...[Photo of Dr Elisabeth Bik] Dr Elisabeth Bik Dr. Elisabeth Bik is a microbiologist and world-renowned scientific integrity expert. After receiving her PhD at Utrecht University in The Netherlands, where she worked on epidemic Vibrio cholerae strains, Dr Bik conducted research on the microbiomes of...
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Article 10 mins
The 1912 Ryedale Glove Factory Strike, Dumfries
Society, Politics & Law

The 1912 Ryedale Glove Factory Strike, Dumfries

...Open University's Social Sciences courses Background The town of Dumfries in South West Scotland has an industrial heritage that belies its image today as primarily a market town, regional centre and hub for the rural communities of Dumfries and Galloway. In particular, the town has a rich past as a location for the manufacturing of tweed cloth and hosiery. Alongside this...
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Article 10 mins
Etifeddiaeth melin draed carchardai oes Fictoria
History & The Arts

Etifeddiaeth melin draed carchardai oes Fictoria

...a Swindon Melin draed yng Ngharchar Ei Mawrhydi Kingston, Portsmouth, Hampshire © Hawlfraint y Goron NMR cyf: bb90/14698 Dysgwch fwy gydag OpenLearn [Open Talks from The Open University in Wales] Cyfres o fideos yw Sgwrs Agored, lle bydd academyddion y Brifysgol Agored yn rhannu eu profiad a'u hangerdd dros bwnc neu destun o'u dewis. Gwylio ragor o fideos Sgwrs Agored...
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The contribution of women in the Singer factory strike of 1911
Society, Politics & Law

The contribution of women in the Singer factory strike of 1911

...Open University's Social Sciences courses Background The Singer Manufacturing Company was one of the first multi-national companies. From their US base they expanded to Scotland in 1864, starting the assembly of sewing machines at a small factory just off John Street in Glasgow. Growing demand for their machines led them to transfer production to a new plant in Bridgeton...
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