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Metals in medicine
Science, Maths & Technology

Metals in medicine

...free course, Metals in medicine, focuses on the use of metals and their compounds in the production of images of internal structures in our bodies and on the role of metal-containing compounds as drugs in the treatment of disease...This free course, Metals in medicine, focuses on the use of metals and their compounds in the production of images of internal structures in...
Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
Interpreting data: Boxplots and tables
Science, Maths & Technology

Interpreting data: Boxplots and tables

...free course, Interpreting data: Boxplots and tables, is concerned with two main topics. In Section 1, you will learn about another kind of graphical display, the boxplot. A boxplot is a fairly simple graphic, which displays certain summary statistics of a set of data. Boxplots are particularly useful for assessing quickly the location, dispersion, and symmetry or skewness...
Waste management and environmentalism in China
Nature & Environment

Waste management and environmentalism in China

...free course, Waste management and environmentalism in China, is an introduction to waste generation and waste management processes currently being practiced in China. This course explores how the Chinese can deal with increasing volumes of waste, drawing parallels with the UK experience of waste management. It also discusses the conceptual tools that can be used to make...
Obesity: balanced diets and treatment
Science, Maths & Technology

Obesity: balanced diets and treatment

...free course, Obesity: balanced diets and treatment, looks at the science behind obesity, examining the dietary, physiological and genetic aspects of the topic...The incidence of obesity is on the increase in affluent societies, and the phenomenon commands increasing attention from health professionals, legislators and the media. This free course, Obesity: balanced diets...
Challenging ideas in mental health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Challenging ideas in mental health

...free course, Challenging ideas in mental health, invites you to think differently about life's dilemmas by taking account of the views of all concerned, especially people experiencing mental distress. It explores ideas and practice in mental health, and will appeal to a wide range of people...Take a new and different look at mental health. This free course, Challenging...
Myths in law
Society, Politics & Law

Myths in law

...free course is for you. You will be looking at some of the biggest myths around criminal law and criminal courts to see how accurate a picture they are painting. You will see whether it is true that all criminal cases are tried by jury and whether convicted criminals are really let off without prison sentences. Just don’t expect any gavels! This OpenLearn course is an...
Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
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Education & Development

Supporting adult learners’ positive mental health

...free course provides educators with an introduction to adult learners’ mental health. The course is designed to develop understanding of the impact mental health has on learning, as well as to explore the variety of strategies that can be employed to support adult learners experiencing a range of mental health related challenges...This free course provides educators...
Free online resources for Ukrainians settling in the UK and Ireland
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Free online resources for Ukrainians settling in the UK and Ireland

...free courses in the English language to articles on mental health and wellbeing, here are some free online resources from The Open University...All of the content listed below is free to use, including all of our OpenLearn courses. Every course offers a free statement of participation on completion (which you can download as a PDF) ......