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Introduction to number theory
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to number theory

...Introduction to number theory, is a branch of mathematics concerned with the properties of integers. Section 1 introduces Euclid’s algorithm, which is used to find the HCF of two integers, and the idea of congruences, mathematical statements used to compare remainders when two integers are each divided by another integer. Section 2 introduces modular arithmetic, in...
Level 1: Introductory 18 hrs
Introduction to law in Wales
History & The Arts

Introduction to law in Wales

...Introduction to law in Wales, gives a brief overview of the legal history in Wales from the 12th century, followed by an overview of devolution and referendums, the law making powers of the Welsh Assembly and the possible future for legal Wales...This free course, Introduction to law in Wales, gives a brief overview of the legal history in Wales from the 12th century,...
Level 2: Intermediate 8 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...
Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs
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...
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...
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...
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...
Introduction to bookkeeping and accounting
Money & Business

Introduction to bookkeeping and accounting

...Introduction to bookkeeping and accounting, explains the fundamental rules of double-entry bookkeeping and how they are used to produce the balance sheet and the profit and loss account...Learn about the essential numerical skills required for accounting and bookkeeping. This free course, Introduction to bookkeeping and accounting, explains the fundamental rules of...