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Course emphasises practical side of the subject, but the theoretical principles are also included; MINITAB and other software supplied with the course are used to analyse data and develop understanding of statistical...
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Open University
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The needs of staff already employed in an analytical sciences setting are central to the development of this diploma course; this means it benefits both the students and their work place through enhancing the skill base of...
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Open University
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This work-based course complements existing practice skills to develop understanding of the science underpinning the student's work; students develop the information technology (IT) skills needed to operate effectively in...
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Open University
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Students on this course learn about the major concepts in analytical science, including the biological, chemical and physical techniques used to improve the quality of...
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Open University
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The Scottish Highlands are the roots of a once much larger mountain range formed more than 400 million years ago; at this 6-day residential school, students study the field evidence for the growth and demise of this ancient...
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Open University
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Introduces models to describe patterns of events that occur in time, such as earthquakes, and in space, for instance the occurrence of a species of plant; situations that occur only at discrete time points, including the...
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Open University
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The course considers the structure, origin and evolution of stars, galaxies and the universe as a whole; the course investigates the stars and their life cycles, galaxies and quasars, and the origin and evolution of the...
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Open University
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For those interested in using quantitative physical methods to understand the building blocks of the Universe, and who already have a good background in level 2 mathematics, physics and astronomy; this course focuses on the...
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Open University
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Course presents an integrated, interdisciplinary approach to the brain and to the behavioural and psychological sciences; it focuses on humans, and where possible considers implications for human health of factors affecting...
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Open University
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Course introduces a variety of topics across the whole field of modern biology emphasising that it is a science firmly grounded in observation and experiment; it looks at the common features underlying the enormous diversity...
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Open University
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The course develops the theory of functions of a complex variable, emphasising their geometric properties and indicating some...
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Open University
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This 3-block course may be of interest to those who wish to explore and experiment with mathematics using computers; the 1st block introduces computer-assisted algebra techniques using Maple, a software package that allows...
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Open University
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The course explores what is distinctive about Wales and Welsh identity; the course aims to extend students understanding of core aspects of contemporary Wales by applying social sciences concepts; students will explore...
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Open University
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This is 1 of a series of short, flexible 10-credit courses introducing topics in science; suitable for those who wish to find out more about the now well-established scientific basis for the Darwinian theory of evolution and...
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Open University
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Course, which can count as part of the GradDip in mathematics education, develops knowledge and understanding of the learning of algebra at Key Stages 2-4; it integrates development of core ideas of algebra with relevant...
Hours of study:Distance with attendance
Open University
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Course, which can count as part of the Graduate Diploma in mathematics education, develops knowledge and understanding of the learning of geometry at Key Stages 2-4; it integrates development of core ideas of geometry with...
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Open University
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The course helps students develop their knowledge and understanding of the mathematics that underpins Key Stage 3; it broadens students' ideas about how people learn and use mathematics, provide experience of different...
Hours of study:Distance with attendance
Open University
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Course, which can count as part of the Graduate Diploma in mathematics education, develops knowledge and understanding of the learning of statistics and data handling at Key Stages 2-4; as well as improving statistical...
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Open University
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This level 2 work-based course is a compulsory module of the foundation degree in analytical sciences (G15) and further develops understanding of the science underpinning the students' work; students cover a range of topics...
Hours of study:Distance with attendance
Open University
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This introductory course helps to integrate mathematical ideas into everyday thinking and builds confidence in using and learning mathematics; students cover statistical, graphical, algebraic, trigonometric and numerical...
Hours of study:Distance with attendance
I hadn't done any maths for 10 years when I started this course and it was never...read more
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