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Design and Creativity
Science, Maths & Technology

Design and Creativity

...introduction to this album. New Designs: Charger Harnessing the power of technology: a designer talks about developing and testing a new charger that turns kinetic energy into electricity. New Designs: Postmobile Design for a specific market: a new designer explains how he secured sponsorship from the Royal Mail to develop his prototype. New Designs: Pushchair Redesigning...
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Audio 1 hr 39 mins
Dynamics
Science, Maths & Technology

Dynamics

...Introduction - Please note: a Statement of Participation is not issued for this course. This free course, Dynamics, is an adapted extract from the Open University course MST210 Mathematical methods, models and modelling, a core second level applied mathematics course for several mathematics and mathematics-related degrees. The course is designed to teach ‘pencil and...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
Modelling pollution
Science, Maths & Technology

Modelling pollution

...The material forms part of course MSXR209 Mathematical Modelling... Modelling pollution A short introduction to this album. Pollution in the Great Lakes From equations to models – experts explain water quality modelling and describe types of pollution. Modelling pollution Finding solutions to subtle and complex problems. Exploring how chemicals impact the environment....
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Audio 18 mins
What is Britain's most sacred site?
History & The Arts

What is Britain's most sacred site?

...more Explore the sacred with The Open University - and find out why Milton Keynes has something in common with Stonehenge and Glastonbury CORRECTION: When originally published, due to an editing error, the introduction to the video originally described the Glastonbury site as a Cathedral. It is, of course, the site of an Abbey and we've revised the text to reflect this....
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Video 5 mins
Essay and report writing skills
Education & Development

Essay and report writing skills

...manage your own improvement. How to use this course You can use this course in a variety of ways. You can dip into it, choosing the sections that you feel are most relevant to your needs, or you can work through it from start to finish. However, we suggest that you don't use it in isolation but in conjunction with your current study, ideally while you are working on an...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
The challenge of invasive alien species
Nature & Environment

The challenge of invasive alien species

...Introduction by human beings, whether deliberate (e.g. commercial gardening) or accidental (e.g. escaped pets), is often rapid and many species could be introduced at a time. Global trade has been one of the main pathways and often is compounded by lax biosecurity regulations and lack of people’s awareness to the consequences. Introduction doesn’t necessarily mean...
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Article 10 mins
The Physical World
Science, Maths & Technology

The Physical World

...introduction An introduction to quantum physics. Quantum physics: Einstein and Neils Bohr A look at the relationship between Einstein and Bohr and a look at their work. Quantum Physics: the basics The basic principles of quantum theory. Quantum physics: Einstein's objections to Bohr's theories Einstein's objections to Bohrs theories. Quantum physics: The EPR experiment...
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Audio 1 hr 36 mins
Design and Designing
Science, Maths & Technology

Design and Designing

...introduction to this album Introduction to drawing Controlling fingers and wrist to draw shapes and letters. Shading and toning Using pencil shading to show tone. Modeling a chair How to make a cardboard model of a chair from a cereal carton. Making a cd case How to make a CD case using simple materials. Generating ideas through practice Simple techniques for designing CD...
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Audio 1 hr 7 mins