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Introducing ethics in Information and Computer Sciences
Education & Development

Introducing ethics in Information and Computer Sciences

...open a human being than an encrypted laptop. Of course, the question is, is it ever ‘right’ to exploit this as a means of finding things out? I suspect most of us would say ‘no’...Introducing Ethics in Information and Computer Sciences: 4.6 What matters? - When the laptop is confirmed to be uncompromised, it is interesting that none of the characters cheers,...
Second-order differential equations
Science, Maths & Technology

Second-order differential equations

...Open University course MST224 Mathematical methods, a second level course that provides a background in mathematical methods for students studying physical sciences, engineering, mathematics and economics. The course is designed to teach ‘pencil and paper’ techniques that are at the core of applying mathematics. Students are expected to be familiar with standard...
Introduction to linear equations and matrices
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to linear equations and matrices

...Open University course M208 Pure mathematics, a second level course that introduces the three main branches of pure mathematics, namely group theory, analysis and linear algebra. Proofs are a vital part of pure mathematics. Students studying M208 are expected to read through a number of proofs to improve understanding of the course material and to develop mathematical...
Equity – law and idea
Society, Politics & Law

Equity – law and idea

...course is an adapted extract from the Open University course W302 Equity, trusts and land...Equity – law and idea: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: describe some basic features of the law of equity critically evaluate and describe tensions between legal and philosophical accounts of equity critically situate equity as both law and...
Level 2: Intermediate 14 hrs
Language and thought: introducing representation
History & The Arts

Language and thought: introducing representation

...1971) ‘What is a speech act?’, in J.R.Searle (ed.) The Philosophy of Language, Oxford, Oxford University Press 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...
Working with charts, graphs and tables
Science, Maths & Technology

Working with charts, graphs and tables

...courses (open programmes). Most of the respondents here, 12 out of 19 (about 63 per cent), feel their business has remained stable, 2 feel that it has decreased and 5 that it has increased since 1994. In other words, two and a half times more business schools feel that business has increased rather than decreased in this area. These courses seem to be increasing overall...
Approaches to software development
Science, Maths & Technology

Approaches to software development

...course is an adapted extract from the Open University course TM354 Software engineering...Approaches to software development: Learning outcomes - After studying this course you should be able to: describe the essential characteristics, and identify, using examples, the connections between the characteristics of a good software system describe the elements of a basic...
Introducing public health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing public health

...course is an adapted extract from the Open University course K311 Promoting public health: skills, perspectives and practice...Introducing public health: Learning Outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: demonstrate some knowledge and understanding of the wider determinants of health and ill-health demonstrate some knowledge and understanding of the...
Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs