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Planning a better future
Education & Development

Planning a better future

...managing people Project management experience No experience of managing budgets Now return to the template and balance the resources and restrictions for the goal(s) you listed for Activity 3. Which of the goals are the most important? Highlight them. What actions would help you to make the most of the resources you listed? And what would help you to reduce the effects of...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
The science of genetics
Nature & Environment

The science of genetics

...Introduction to the Human Genome explores the basics of the science at the heart of genetics...[Centrifuge] The 21st century began with the completion of the first draft of the complete sequence of the human genome. Coupled with new techniques for intervening in genetic disorders such as mass genetic screening, gene therapy and genetic manipulation these are among the...
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Article 10 mins
Using statistics in your research
Education & Development

Using statistics in your research

...introduction to Statistics and the common causes of their misuse, including an exploration of the factors participants need to consider when analysing statistical data…with some fun examples!...By the end of the session participants will: Have an understanding of the problems when using statistics Be able to identify factors which influence statistical results Have an...
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Activity 5 mins
Getting your Bearings
Science, Maths & Technology

Getting your Bearings

...introduction to this album. Ordnance survey maps Learn how ordinance survey maps are accurately produced and quality controlled. Contour lines Three walkers begin a field trip navigating a route in the peak district. Taking a bearing Discover how to get your bearings with a compass and a map. A saddle point Using contour lines the ramblers can predict the land features...
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Audio 27 mins
Molecular Science: Spectrometry
Science, Maths & Technology

Molecular Science: Spectrometry

...and mass spectrometry. This material is taken from The Open University course S205 The molecular world... Molecular Science: Spectrometry A short introduction to this album. Infra-red Spectrometry Preparing samples for infra-red spectroscopy Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Preparing samples for 1H and 13C nmr spectroscopy Mass Spectrometry Analysis by mass spectrometry...
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Audio 11 mins
Reading Political Philosophy: From Machiavelli to Mill
History & The Arts

Reading Political Philosophy: From Machiavelli to Mill

...introduction and an in-depth insight into the leading theorists in this field and their most important works. In a series of lively and invigorating discussions, leading political philosophers examine canonical texts and seminal thinkers from the Seventeenth to the Nineteenth Century, highlighting their intellectual and cultural impact and the context in which the texts...
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Audio 5 hrs 18 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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Video 1 hr 36 mins
Supporting children's development
Education & Development

Supporting children's development

...managing relationships: Introduction - In this section of the course you will be looking at the development of children’s relationships, both within the family and in schools. It is not intended to be a comprehensive account of how children grow and develop. What it aims to consider are some of the experiences and challenges faced by children and their parents/carers in...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs