5.3 Project initiation
The search for new medicinal products is one of the major driving forces behind the development and application of new synthetic methods. This unit focuses on a specific case study, which follows the development of a drug for the treatment of high blood pressure. It is a particularly good example of the application of organic chemistry in the pharmaceutical industry, and illustrates the scientific processes that are involved in the development of any new drug.
5.1 The medical background
The search for new medicinal products is one of the major driving forces behind the development and application of new synthetic methods. This unit focuses on a specific case study, which follows the development of a drug for the treatment of high blood pressure. It is a particularly good example of the application of organic chemistry in the pharmaceutical industry, and illustrates the scientific processes that are involved in the development of any new drug.
Advanced Pottery Techniques : The Pulling Technique in Pottery
Get your potte wheel ready! Learn how to do the pulling technique with expert tips and advice on pottery. The instructor illustrates the technique while he is talking. Run time 01:12.
The Origin of Egyptian Civilization PT.2
This video answers the question of who were the Ancient Egyptains?
Keeping the cable cord connected
Like many cable companies, Time Warner Cable is searching for new ways to keep viewers connected.
Great Careers: Research Librarian
This is a video that explains some of the jobs that a librarian does. Shows the need for specialized librarians. Short video and could be motivating to students.
seti: Physical Science teacher resource
Bridget Nash
SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) is a scientific area whose goal is to detect intelligent life outside Earth They analyse radio signals, searching for signs of extra terrestrial […]
Evaluating Arguments Part Two
Part six of a six-part series on critical reasoning. In this final lecture we will look at fallacies. These are bad arguments that can easily be mistaken for good arguments.
What is a Good Argument? Validity and Truth (slides)
Part four of a six-part series on critical reasoning. In this lecture we will learn how to evaluate arguments and how to tell whether an argument is good or bad, focusing specifically on inductive arguments.
What is a Good Argument? Validity and Truth
Part four of a six-part series on critical reasoning. In this lecture we will learn how to evaluate arguments and how to tell whether an argument is good or bad, focusing specifically on inductive arguments.
Different Types of Arguments (slides)
The second of six lectures dealing with critical reasoning. In this lecture you will learn about the different types of arguments, in particular deductive and inductive arguments.
8.3 Problems for Locke's View of Personal Identity
Part 8.3. Criticisms of Locke's view of personal identity; if personal identity is dependent on memory then how does forgetting personal history and the concept of false memory change Locke's view of personal identity.
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
A six minute overview featuring some people expressing their views about Reverend King. Not much depth, more of a tribute. Student made video.
Steve Jobs: Most Recent Vision for the Future -- A World without DRM
The issue of using hardware- or software-based digital rights management, or "DRM", to restrict how music and movies can be copied or shared has spurred fierce debate between those who think DRM is essential to protect content from unauthorized use, and those who believe it undermines consumers' rights to do whatever they want with the content they purchase. On February 6, Apple CEO Steve Jobs added to the controversy by posting an open letter on Apple's web site in which he proposes that the re
China Stumbles, Markets Tumble: Will the Volatility Continue?
The Economist called it "a snort from a dragon's nostrils." At the end of February, as China's stock market index fell by more than 8%, stock markets tumbled around the globe in their steepest decline since the attacks on September 11, 2001. Adding to the anxiety were concerns about a possible shakeout in the U.S. sub-prime mortgage market and former chairman of the Federal Reserve Alan Greenspan's comment that the U.S. economy could face a recession. Since then, markets have recovered, only to
Subroto Bagchi of MindTree Consulting: Physical Size Does Not Guarantee Success; What Matters Is Men
Subroto Bagchi is the chief operating officer of Bangalore-based MindTree Consulting, an IT and global services firm that went public in February 2007. In the second of a two-part interview with India Knowledge@Wharton based on his book, The High Performance Entrepreneur: Golden Rules for Success in Today's World, Bagchi discusses the challenges entrepreneurs face in building their ventures. These range from competing with larger competitors to setting in motion the right processes for growth.
Marc Utay, managing director of Clarion Capital Partners -- 2007 Wharton Economic Summit
During the recent 2007 Wharton Economic Summit, Knowledge@Wharton recorded nine podcasts with speakers and panelists at the event, whose theme was "Next Moves in a Global Economy." This interview is with Marc Utay, managing director of Clarion Capital Partners.
I Like Money Math - Book Series
This video is an advertisement for six books in the "I Like Money Math" series written by Rebecca Wingard-Nelson. It provides a short overview of the book series and a Web address to download worksheets and teacher's guides. Information about the author is provided as well as information on how to purchase the books.
William L. Mack, senior principal, Apollo Real Estate Advisors -- 2007 Wharton Economic Summit
During the recent 2007 Wharton Economic Summit, Knowledge@Wharton recorded nine podcasts with speakers and panelists at the event, whose theme was "Next Moves in a Global Economy." This interview is with William L. Mack, senior principal, Apollo Real Estate Advisors.
Clark Callander, managing director of Savvian -- 2007 Wharton Economic Summit
During the recent 2007 Wharton Economic Summit, Knowledge@Wharton recorded nine podcasts with speakers and panelists at the event, whose theme was "Next Moves in a Global Economy." This interview is with Clark Callander, managing director of Savvian.
