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Inheritance of characters
Science, Maths & Technology

Inheritance of characters

...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 4 hrs
What chemical compounds might be present in drinking water?
Science, Maths & Technology

What chemical compounds might be present in drinking water?

...Open University course S215 Chemistry: essential concepts...What chemical compounds might be present in drinking water?: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand that in drinking water anions have a beneficial range of concentration above which they may have an adverse effect on either human health or the environment. Toxic...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
Hadrian's Rome
History & The Arts

Hadrian's Rome

...Open University course A340 The Roman empire...Hadrian's Rome: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: demonstrate a critical understanding of a range of types of evidence for Hadrianic Rome, including literary sources, inscriptions, coins and buildings describe the impact Hadrian had upon the appearance of the city of Rome compare and...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
The frozen planet
Nature & Environment

The frozen planet

...open it in a new tab.] The polar regions receive less solar energy than close to the Equator because of the shape of the planet and because the solar radiation has to pass through more atmosphere. The seasons occur because the axis of Earth’s rotation is at an angle to the Sun. This angle is also responsible for the latitude of the Arctic and Antarctic Circles, and...
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Level 1: Introductory 7 hrs
Exploring sport online: Athletes and efficient hearts
Health, Sports & Psychology

Exploring sport online: Athletes and efficient hearts

...Runners© unknown Tennis player Spiralz (Flickr) Made available under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. (C) Getty 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 5 hrs
Intermediate German: The world of work
Languages

Intermediate German: The world of work

...Open University course L223 German studies 2: language and culture of the German-speaking world...Intermediate German: The world of work: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand spoken German in the context of work talk about personal work history and attitudes to work refer to past events and specify lengths of time express...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Could Islamic law be the key to defeating ISIS?
Society, Politics & Law

Could Islamic law be the key to defeating ISIS?

...open and free process of individual choice, ISIS’ claim may succeed to the extent it is supported by a critical mass of Muslims. The danger is that passive acquiescence can be used by ISIS leaders as evidence of positive support. After all, only a handful of Muslim majority states – and then only under Western leadership – have shown willingness to resist the...
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Article 10 mins
Children and happiness
Education & Development

Children and happiness

...adult: The childhood routes of adult happiness E M Hallowell The pursuit of happiness from Scientific American, 274 D G Myers & F Diener The Optimistic Child M E P Seligman, K Reivich, L Jaycox and J Gillham From the web: EEG asymmetry Attachment theory Positive Psychology Centre The BBC and the Open University are not responsible for the content of external websites...
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Article 10 mins