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Explore Welsh & Wales with OpenLearn
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Explore Welsh & Wales with OpenLearn

...podcasts or taking a Welsh course...With its fantastic heritage and lush landscapes, Wales is one of the most culturally rich countries with an ancient language that is still important today. For example, did you know during the Balkans, the Royal Welsh Fusiliers communicated in Welsh to avoid their plans being overheard? Or perhaps you were unaware that one of the 55...
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Number theory
Science, Maths & Technology

Number theory

...mathematical induction. Section 3 introduces and makes precise the key notion of divisibility. The Division Algorithm, concerning the division of one integer by another, is used. Its consequences, both practical and theoretical, make it a cornerstone of number theory. Section 4 explores some of the basic properties of the prime numbers and introduces the sieve of...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
Introduction to differential equations
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to differential equations

...mathematics 2. The module builds on mathematical ideas introduced in MST124 Essential mathematics 1, covering a wide range of topics from different areas of mathematics. The practical application to problems provides a firm foundation for further studies in mathematics and other mathematically rich subjects such as physics and engineering. Topics ......
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Level 1: Introductory 18 hrs
Art and Visual Culture: Medieval to Modern
History & The Arts

Art and Visual Culture: Medieval to Modern

...of Neo-classical sculpture in an English country house. And you will find out about a key movement in modern art, Abstract Expressionism, and take a look at some iconic works in Tate Modern. This material forms part of The Open University course A226 Exploring art and visual culture...The podcast collection Try a FREE course Take it further with The Open University...
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Audio 1 hr 30 mins
VE Day
History & The Arts

VE Day

...its aftermath. From a critical look at Winston Churchill’s complex legacy in Good Churchill, Bad Churchill?, to the the vital role of wartime nursing, this collection offers fresh perspectives. Discover the genius of Alan Turing in our podcast on his life and codebreaking brilliance, and trace the chilling rise of Adolf Hitler through our detailed historical timeline....
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Article 5 mins
Dynamics
Science, Maths & Technology

Dynamics

...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 paper’ techniques that are at the core of applied mathematics. Students are expected to be familiar with standard mathematical notation and with elementary ......
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
The insecurity of security
Society, Politics & Law

The insecurity of security

...checkpoints and walls that control movement of Palestinians between Israel and the West Bank is to prevent terrorists from entering Israeli cities. This podcast explores their affect on the daily lives of people, and the dilemma facing the women of Machsom Watch, as their actions, which make the process more humane, contradict their political opposition to its existence....
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Video 15 mins
Soaring Achievements
Science, Maths & Technology

Soaring Achievements

...Mathematical modelling is used to make and refine gliders that perform as well as possible. The 8 video tracks on this album describe some of the highly mathematical concepts used by pilots, such as glide angle, the ‘best speed to fly’, and the intricacies of competition flying. The principles of gliding are described with the help of 3D graphics and archive film....
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Audio 30 mins