5.1 Pollution and loss of biodiversity
To be able to understand the importance of the environment for our health, we need to know a little about the interdependence between environment and humankind. This unit will look at interactions between plants, animals and the physical and chemical environment, as well as considering ways in which humans have altered, and are altering this environment. These changes have health implications that are not always immediately obvious. Frequently, we initiate changes that are going to have their ef
4.5 The Kew Gardens Millennium Seed Bank Appeal
To be able to understand the importance of the environment for our health, we need to know a little about the interdependence between environment and humankind. This unit will look at interactions between plants, animals and the physical and chemical environment, as well as considering ways in which humans have altered, and are altering this environment. These changes have health implications that are not always immediately obvious. Frequently, we initiate changes that are going to have their ef
7.3.2 Identify the outcomes you hope to achieve An outcome is the result or consequence of a process. For example, you may want to produce an accurate analysis of some survey data, and to do this you may need to improve and apply your statistical skills. In this case the result of your analysis is an outcome, and using your number skills is part of the process by which you achieve that outcome. Try to express the outcomes you hope to achieve as clearly and accurately as possible, asking others for help and comments if necessary. To h
Quality in Environmental Analysis
Although this website by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) does not contain analytical data or methods per se, it is one that contains a complete compendium of links to material on environmental topics under the pervue of USGS. As such, it can serve as a resource and background material for students, faculty or practitioners interested in learning about environmental issues. For example, there is a link to Hg in the environment that discusses the sources, chemical composition and consequence o
Introduction to Capillary Chromatography
This site discusses many of the details in how ro convert a traditional HPLC system into a capillary HPLC system. Included in the discussion is how to use splitting to get to the lower flow rates required and how to pack your own capillary LC columns. There is detailed information on how to go about plumbing these sorts of systems (use of fittings, etc.), which may be valuable to someone who doesn't have that experience. The site also includes links to purchasing the components necessary for per
ScienceNow: Disaster in Japan
This ScienceNow event, held on March 29, 2011, presented five expert perspectives on the science behind the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crises that have engulfed Japan.
Event Panelists
Susan Beck, Professor, Geosciences, University of Arizona
Beck provided an overview of the earthquakes and tsunamis that are at the core of Japan's catastrophe. Her research involves using broadband seismology to understand mountain belts, earthquakes and faulting. Current studies include earthquakes and Ear
Passover Matzo (3:15)
In this video watchers learn why the matzo is traditionally eaten during Passover. This explains how it is made.
Michael Adams on The Boomer Impact
Environics co-founder, leading pollster, and author, Michael Adams, delivers a lecture on the Boomer Impact, drawing on the insights and research in his latest book Stayin' Alive: How Canadian Boomers Will Work, Play and Find Meaning in the Second Half of Their Adult Lives. This lecture was produced in collaboration with the Literary Review of Canada.
Learn with Pictures and Video S4 #13 - Powerful Japanese Learning Technique - Learning Through Oppos
This Japanese video lesson will give you even more Japanese opposites, so stop your ’searching!’ You can ‘find’ all the Japanese resources you need for opposites right here in this lesson! You’ll get get access to one of the most powerful tools for learning Japanese!
This Japanese video series is a brand new way to learn [...]
Kinetic Capillary Electrophoresis(KCE): A conceptual Platform for Kinetic Homogeneous Affinity Metho
Kinetic Capillary Electrophoresis is a family of methods for studying binding of biopolymers, measuring rate constants, binding constants, and in some cases providing mechanistic details. This Online Article is a presentation by the originators of this family of techniques ready for classroom or independent use.
RSC.org: UV/Vis Spectroscopy
This video distributed on YouTube is on the basic principles of UV/Vis. Provides a good primer (~5 min), and the top-off look of the instrument is useful in explaining components. A double beam instrument is described.
Quantitative NMR
A learning module focused on principles and practice of NMR for quantitative analysis, an application less commonly associated with the technique than is structure determination. Links to simulation packages are included.
2.6 Division of complex numbers
Number systems and the rules for combining numbers can be daunting. This unit will help you to understand the detail of rational and real numbers, complex numbers and integers. You will also be introduced to modular arithmetic and the concept of a relation between elements of a set.
2.5 Modulus of a complex number
Number systems and the rules for combining numbers can be daunting. This unit will help you to understand the detail of rational and real numbers, complex numbers and integers. You will also be introduced to modular arithmetic and the concept of a relation between elements of a set.
6.6.1 Organise and clearly present information Organise the results of your searches so that you can use them to support and illustrate your arguments or point of view. For example you may want to use the information you have found to examine critically, support or reject some general statements associated with that topic, or to offer factual data in support of an analysis. To do this successfully you must be clear who is your intended audience and what you want them to understand from your information. In presenting your results, y
Japan’s Nuclear Crisis
In spite of the “sickening human and social devastation on full display” in northern Japan, moderator
Richard Samuels wonders, “Is it possible to follow the train of cause and effect into the future…imagining what happens from here on?” In this session convened just days after the March 11th earthquake and tsunami, pan
Building a Business: Taking the First Steps: Company Basics
Russell Smith, CEO of Business Boffins Ltd, presents the first lecture of the 2010/11 Building a Business lecture series.
1 Understanding social construction and social constructionism The audio file included in this unit was designed to complement the D218 Social Policy: Welfare, Power and Diversity Open University course. It is intended to help you gain a greater understanding of the terms: social construction and social constructionism. The audio file was recorded in 2001. It is a studio discussion between academic colleagues who examine and define social construction and social constructionism. Participants in the discussion were:
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7.2 Developing a strategy Present notes/records to show you can plan your use of information literacy skills. Include: the goals you hope to achieve over 3–4 months or so; you should indicate how these goals relate to the context in which you are working and to your current capabilities; notes about the resources you might use and what information you need to research to achieve your goals; for example, online resources, course materials, skills books, works
