18.786 Topics in Algebraic Number Theory (MIT)
This course provides an introduction to algebraic number theory. Topics covered include dedekind domains, unique factorization of prime ideals, number fields, splitting of primes, class group, lattice methods, finiteness of the class number, Dirichlet's units theorem, local fields, ramification, discriminants.
It Is a Bird...a Plane...a Recession, Or Is It?
It's been quite a week. Stock markets around the world showed sharp declines on Monday; on Tuesday, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by three-quarters of a percentage point. The rate cut helped stem the losses on some indexes, but by January 23, the volatility had returned. The obvious fear is one of recession -- a possibility that the White House and Congress are trying to avert by coming up with a stimulus package that will keep the economy off life support. How effective wi
A New Language for Mental Illness
Mental illness needs a “new narrative,” says
Jane Pauley. Just as cancer has moved from the shadows to pink ribbons and races for the cure, mental illness must shed its public aura of fear and shame. “Shrewd move; let’s do that,” says Pauley.
In a revealing and self-effacing talk, Pauley describes he
4 Germline gene therapy
Following on from the advances made in diagnosing disorders using genetic testing, this unit looks at the possibilities for genetic therapies. Two approaches to gene therapy are discussed: correcting genes involved in causing illness; and using genes to treat disorders. Before closing on a discussion of the issues around 'designer babies' somatic gene therapy and germline gene therapy are discussed.
Ghosts, Witches and Portents in Early Modern Europe: Introduction
Ghosts, Witches and Portents in Early Modern Europe: Introduction
ESD.864 Systems Modeling and Assessment for Policy (MIT)
This course explores how scientific information can be used to inform policy decision-making processes through the use of quantitative modeling techniques. It incorporates both hands-on analysis and practice using models as well as evaluation of the use and effectiveness of models in decision-making. The course assesses the full spectrum of model complexity from simple box model calculations to complex, global systems models. Issues addressed include scientific assessment processes; integrated a
Les origines de la vie
Lundi 8/06/2009, Marie Christine Maurel : les origines de la vie
CAV 2010 - Séquelles douloureuse liées au traitement des cancers - évaluation
Conférences du Centre de Lutte contre le Cancer de Lorraine (CAV - Centre Alexis Vautrin de Nancy)
Titre : Séquelles douloureuse liées au traitement des cancers - évaluation.
Intervenants : Nathalie CRETINEAU Médecin référente douleur Service Interdisciplinaire des Soins de Support pour les patients en oncologie (SISSPO) au Centre Alexis Vautrin (CAV) de Nancy.
Angeline NUE infirmière référente douleur Service Interdisciplinaire des Soins de Support pour les
Listening Gallery: How Music Makes Sense
Anthony Brandt
This module includes exercises to practice listening for
varied repetition.
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Sound Reasoning
Sound Reasoning is a web-based, introductory music appreciation course. It offers a new approach to music appreciation for adults, focusing on style-independent concepts. While the course concentrates primarily on Western classical and modern music, the concepts that are introduced apply to music of any style or era. The goal of "Sound Reasoning" is to equip you with questions that you may ask of any piece of music, thereby creating a richer and more comprehensive understanding of music both fam
Langsam gesprochene Nachrichten - 18.12.2010
Trainieren Sie Ihr Hörverstehen mit authentischen Materialien. Nutzen Sie die Nachrichten der Deutschen Welle von Samstag - als Text und als verständlich gesprochene Audio-Datei.KUNDUS: Zum Auftakt ihres Truppenbesuchs in Nordafghanistan hat Bundeskanzlerin Merkel der Toten des Einsatzes gedacht. Begleitet von Verteidigungsminister zu Guttenberg und dem Generalinspekteur der Bundeswehr, Wieker, besuchte sie den Ehrenhain im deutschen Feldlager in Kundus. Vor Bundeswehrsoldaten sagte sie danach
Mrs. Burk Perimeter Rap
Mrs. Burks sings a rap song explaining how to find the perimeter. Catchy tune for students to remember (Running Time 0:59).
Purdue University 2010 Year in Review
Video of Purdue University highlights
The Crater of Diamonds Story
People are looking to strike it rich in a muddy field in southwest Arkansas. This professional video from NBC Nightly News is a story about the Crater of Diamonds state park in Arkansas. Reported by Kevin Tibbles for NBC Nightly News. Run time 02:18.
Calculus Related Rates
This video takes you through some Calculus Related Rates. The video has a clear speaker and shows step-by-step powerpoint slides. (10:57)
Aston University TESOL resources on becoming theoretical - an introduction to the Foundation module
Aston University TESOL resources on becoming theoretical - an introduction to the Foundation module
A shining year for gold
The gold price has hit several all-time highs during 2010, as investors worried about economic recovery or the euro zone debt crisis, and it's expect to climb further in 2011.
Fluids (Part 5)
Introduction to Archimedes' principle and buoyant force. This video, which is suitable for high school students, starts with a black screen because the instructor, in his conversational tone, uses it as a 'chalkboard.' Instructor uses different colors for clarification. Run time 08:41.
Thomas Alva Edison
This is a 30 minute biography of the life of Thomas Alva Edison, (February 11, 1847 – October 18, 1931) an American inventor, scientist and businessman who developed many devices that greatly influenced life around the world, including the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and a long-lasting, practical electric light bulb.Dubbed "The Wizard of Menlo Park" (now Edison, New Jersey) by a newspaper reporter, he was one of the firstinventors to apply the principles of mass production and
