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Introduction to the calculus of variations
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to the calculus of variations

...Open University course MS327 Deterministic and stochastic dynamics, a third level applied mathematics course which is designed to be studied as a first applied mathematics course at Open University level 3. It introduces core topics at this level and is structured around three books: Fundamental concepts of dynamics, Deterministic dynamics and Stochastic processes and...
Succeed with maths: part 2 Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Succeed with maths: part 2

...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. To complete a course you need to be able to find about 24 hours of study time, over a period of about 8 weeks. However, it is ......
Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
General principles of cellular communication
Science, Maths & Technology

General principles of cellular communication

...Open University course S317 Biological science: from genes to species...General principles of cellular communication: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: describe in general terms how extrinsic signals activate cell signalling pathways to elicit cellular responses describe how cell signalling processes facilitate quorum sensing in...
Workplace learning with coaching and mentoring
Money & Business

Workplace learning with coaching and mentoring

...course is an adapted extract from the Open University course B867 Workplace learning with coaching and mentoring...Workplace learning with coaching and mentoring: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: describe the generic components of the traditional training lifecycle of the training needs analysis, or TNA (sometimes called a training...
Visions of protest: graffiti
History & The Arts

Visions of protest: graffiti

...course, which is based on materials from Y031, the Open University’s Arts and languages Access module, introduces you to contrasting understandings of graffiti. It draws on a wide range of different examples of graffiti, including mystery zebras in Hackney, fish graffiti in Morecambe, ‘tags’ in a Milton Keynes underpass, a McDonald’s advert and exhibits at a...
Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
The meaning of crime
Society, Politics & Law

The meaning of crime

...Report, Crown Copyright. Material is reproduced with permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office. 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...
Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Software and the law
Science, Maths & Technology

Software and the law

...course is an adapted extract from the Open University postgraduate computing course, M814 Software Engineering...Software and the law: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: explain the differences between various types of intellectual property and the legal frameworks that apply to each type understand the issues that arise when drawing up...
Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
Asset allocation in investment
Money & Business

Asset allocation in investment

...Open University course B861 Investment and portfolio management...Asset allocation in investment: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: recognise how typical client objectives and constraints impacts on asset allocation set client risk and return objectives in the context of an asset allocation process describe the reasons for a written...