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Introduction to differential equations
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to differential equations

...Introduction to differential equations, considers three types of first-order differential equations. Section 1 introduces equations that can be solved by direct integration and section 2 the method of separation of variables. Section 3 looks at applications of differential equations for solving real world problems. Section 4 introduces the integrating factor method for...
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Level 1: Introductory 18 hrs
An introduction to public leadership
Money & Business

An introduction to public leadership

...introduction to public leadership: 1.3.2 Balancing leadership and management - Traditionally, leadership is defined by its alleged opposite: management. Management is concerned with executing routines and maintaining organisational stability: it is essentially concerned with control. Leadership is concerned with direction setting, and with new things happening, and is...
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Level 1: Introductory 9 hrs
An introduction to software development
Science, Maths & Technology

An introduction to software development

...introduction to software development, discusses the engineering nature of software development, its challenges and some fundamental practices which have developed to meet them. Software development is a fast-moving discipline and as a software development professional you must be able to track its leading edge. The course also teaches you some fundamental skills to help...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
Introduction to business agility
Money & Business

Introduction to business agility

...introduction to core principles of business agility, with practical exercises, and is a base that can be built on with reference to the associated textbook and global public community of practice...This short course is designed for anyone leading change in their organisation at any level. It provides an introduction to core principles of business agility, with practical...
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Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs
Introduction to the calculus of variations
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to the calculus of variations

...Introduction to the calculus of variations: Introduction - Please note: a Statement of Participation is not issued on this course. This free OpenLearn course, Introduction to the calculus of variations, is an extract from the Open University course MS327 Deterministic and stochastic dynamics, a third level applied mathematics course which is designed to be studied as a...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
An introduction to crime and criminology
Society, Politics & Law

An introduction to crime and criminology

...introduction to crime and criminology, considers the relatively common-place problem of vandalism in the form of graffiti as one example through which to explore your own views about an everyday sort of crime. The course goes on to consider how social scientists and criminologists, in particular, study and seek to understand problems of crime. The course invites you to...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Introduction to critical criminology
Society, Politics & Law

Introduction to critical criminology

...Introduction to critical criminology, provides a brief introduction to critical criminological thinking. It defines the ways in which critical criminologists take a 'critical stance' on the fundamental concepts, practices and institutions associated with crime and criminal justice systems...This free course, Introduction to critical criminology, provides a brief...
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Level 3: Advanced 2 hrs
An introduction to music theory
History & The Arts

An introduction to music theory

...introduction to music theory, will introduce you to music staves, clefs, rhythmic and pitch values, rhythmic metre and time signatures. This OpenLearn course provides an introduction to music theory pitched at a level equivalent to Grades 1–3 of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music theory exams. You can test your understanding as you proceed by completing...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs