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Neighbourhood nature
Nature & Environment

Neighbourhood nature

...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 1 hr
What was Lewis Carroll like?
History & The Arts

What was Lewis Carroll like?

...University, except in an extremely limited circle, Lewis Carroll was regarded as a person who lived very much by himself. "When I went to see him on quite a slight acquaintance, I confess it was with some slight feeling of trepidation. However I had to on some business, and accordingly I knocked at his door about 8.30 one winter's evening, and was invited to come in. "He...
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Article 10 mins
Leonardo's life: A timeline of genius
History & The Arts

Leonardo's life: A timeline of genius

...universe, the basis upon which the wider world could be constructed. Anatomy Through his notebooks and works, it is evident that Leonardo showed great interest in the subject of anatomy, at different stages during his lifetime. His first anatomical sketches date from c1487. His drawings of the human body, while stunningly artistic, are also scientific observations. They...
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Article 30 mins
Earthquakes
Science, Maths & Technology

Earthquakes

...fault, major disaster, New Scientist, 28 January 1995, IPC Magazines Ltd. Figure 7 International Seismological Centre 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 8 hrs
Introduction to complex analysis
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to complex analysis

...University course M337 Complex Analysis, which develops the theory of functions of a complex variable, emphasising their geometric properties and indicating some applications...This free course, Introduction to complex analysis, is an extract from the third level Open University course M337 Complex analysis, which develops the theory of functions of a complex variable,...
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Level 3: Advanced 12 hrs
Everyday maths 2 (Northern Ireland)
Science, Maths & Technology

Everyday maths 2 (Northern Ireland)

...University digital badge. The badge is a great way to demonstrate your interest in the subject. What you learn by completing the course will really help if you wish to enrol on a formal qualification. Once you are signed in, you can manage your digital badges online from your OpenLearn Profile. In addition, you can download and print your OpenLearn Statement of...
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Level 1: Introductory 48 hrs
Introducing vectors for engineering applications
Science, Maths & Technology

Introducing vectors for engineering applications

...University course T194 Engineering: mathematics, modelling, applications...Introducing vectors for engineering applications: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: identify if a quantity is a vector represent vectors from engineering problems in an appropriate form model simple engineering systems (such as combining forces) using vectors...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
The economics of flood insurance
Society, Politics & Law

The economics of flood insurance

...University Level 2 module, Economics in Practice. It will introduce you to some of the practical ways that the theories, tools and techniques of economics are used and impact on our everyday lives. You will look at the issue of flooding, a problem with a long history but becoming increasingly important globally because of the impact of climate change. Using economic...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs