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This unit helps you understand the properties of nucleotides and how they contribute to secondary and tertiary structures of nucleic acids at the molecular level. You will learn about the different composition and roles of nucleic acids in the cell, their interactions with each other and the use of ribozymes, aptamers, antisense and hybridization as tools in molecular research. The unit covers the function of DNA packaging within the cell, the interactions between the DNA double helix and the nu
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This unit helps you understand the properties of nucleotides and how they contribute to secondary and tertiary structures of nucleic acids at the molecular level. You will learn about the different composition and roles of nucleic acids in the cell, their interactions with each other and the use of ribozymes, aptamers, antisense and hybridization as tools in molecular research. The unit covers the function of DNA packaging within the cell, the interactions between the DNA double helix and the nu
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Hibernation is an ingenious adaptation that some animals employ to survive difficult conditions in winter. This unit examines the differences between hibernation and torpor, and discusses the characteristic signs of hibernation behaviour. It explores the triggers that bring on hibernation, and whether internal signals or external season cues are predominant. It also examines the physiological adaptations that occur in hibernating animals. This unit builds on and develops ideas introduced in the
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Hibernation is an ingenious adaptation that some animals employ to survive difficult conditions in winter. This unit examines the differences between hibernation and torpor, and discusses the characteristic signs of hibernation behaviour. It explores the triggers that bring on hibernation, and whether internal signals or external season cues are predominant. It also examines the physiological adaptations that occur in hibernating animals. This unit builds on and develops ideas introduced in the
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After studying this unit you should be able to:

  • provide a definition of identity;

  • recognise how gender and socio-economic categories such as class can be used as a source of identity;

  • discuss social structures in terms of gender, class and nation.

Learning outcomes

After studying this unit you should be able to:

  • explain how Acts of Parliament originate;

  • discuss the process by which rules become law;

  • understand the role of Parliament in making legal rules;

  • understand the difference between primary and delegated legislation;

  • understand the role of delegated legislation;

  • read and discuss Acts of Parliament;

  • evaluate the influence of pressure groups on
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Cowie, F. and Bradney, A. (2000), English Legal System in Context, London, Butterworths, pp. 88–90.
‘Extending and developing your thinking skills’, Open University Student Toolkit 9.
Slapper, G. (2000) ‘Castles built on law’, New Law Journal, 23 June.
Slapper, G. and Kelly, D. (2003) The
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After studying this unit you should be able to:

  • develop your understanding of the process of teaching and learning in classrooms, and the role of language in that process;

  • appreciate how a sociocultural approach can be used to make critical, constructive analyses of classroom interaction in a variety of second language learning contexts;

  • use this knowledge to reflect on second language learning processes in the classrooms you know.


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After studying this unit you should be able:

  • identify the value and best way of note taking.

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On completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • illustrate how cities can be represented as dangerous places to live;

  • give examples of the place of crime in representations of cities.

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After studying this unit you should be able to:

  • understand how arguments may be presented in the Social Sciences.

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Learning outcomes

After studying this unit you should be able:

  • read Social Science materials critically and effectively.

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After studying this unit you should be able:

  • describe social citizenship in relation to rights and obligations within society.

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