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An introduction to energy resources
Nature & Environment

An introduction to energy resources

...free course, An introduction to energy resources, provides background information to each, so that you can assess them for yourself...Energy resources are essential for any society, be it one dependent on subsistence farming or an industrialised country. There are many different sources of energy, some well-known such as coal or petroleum, others less so, such as tides or...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
The technology of crime control
Society, Politics & Law

The technology of crime control

...free course, The technology of crime control, provides the opportunity to listen to an argument surrounding the purpose, efficacy and regulation of CCTV. Is it there for crime control or is Big Brother really watching?...How big an impact does CCTV have on your life? This free course, The technology of crime control, provides the opportunity to listen to an argument...
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Level 2: Intermediate 1 hr
The problem with crime
Society, Politics & Law

The problem with crime

...free course, The problem with crime, looks at the issues of order and disorder. Can the way these issues are represented change your view of a city? Taking Glasgow as an example, you will look at the problem of crime and how misrepresentation can easily occur...This free course, The problem with crime, looks at the issues of order and disorder. Can the way these issues...
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Level 2: Intermediate 1 hr
Banning the bomb: a global history of activism against nuclear weapons
History & The Arts

Banning the bomb: a global history of activism against nuclear weapons

...free course you will learn about the global anti-nuclear movement that has worked for decades to prevent the use of nuclear weapons, with the ultimate aim of abolishing them altogether. You will see how opposition to nuclear weapons has been an important cause on every continent. Beginning in 1945, this course will equip you with knowledge of the nature of anti-nuclear...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Company law in context
Society, Politics & Law

Company law in context

...free course from the College of Law, offering a basic introduction to the legal concepts of companies, partnerships, assets and liabilities...The legal issues involved in setting up and running a business can be complex and confusing, especially when some of the terms used don't seem to have clear meanings. Company law in context is a free course from the College of Law,...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Understanding water quality
Nature & Environment

Understanding water quality

...free course, Understanding water quality, helps explain the options....Understanding water quality: Introduction - Please note, this course was written in 2003/2004 therefore some of the information is now outdated. In this free course, Understanding water quality, you will look at the main properties of natural water and how these may be altered by pollutants of ......
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
English in the world today
Languages

English in the world today

...free course, English in the world today, explores the status of the language and its worldwide diversity. It looks at how social and political factors influence people's attitudes towards it, and at the relationship between one's linguistic heritage and sense of identity...How did English become the global force it is today? This free course, English in the world ......
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Introduction to quantum computing
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to quantum computing

...free course you will learn how quantum computers exploit quantum mechanical properties like superposition and entanglement to deliver a computational power that goes way beyond the ability of classical computers. You will learn how different types of quantum gates act on qubits and analyse simple quantum circuits for yourself. This OpenLearn course is an adapted extract...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs