Fear of Rape (Margaret Gordon)
Violence is central to this 1994 Upon Reflection discussion with Margaret Gordon, once dean of the University of Washington’s School of Public Affairs and co-author of “The Female Fear: The Social Costs of Rape.” Gordon and host Marcia Alvar examine an oddity of American society: while men are most often victims of violence, it is women who retain more fear.
Heart anatomy
This topic contains a labelled photograph and diagram of the heart. An introduction to the cardiac cycle is given: the heart is briefly described as having four chambers, and the blood-flow within them is described (e.g. if it is oxygenated or deoxygenated). An animation illustrates the direction of blood flow during the cardiac cycle.
Obesity
This topic gives a brief introduction to obesity and an introduction to its genetic link. There is an interactive calculator allowing students to calculate their Body Mass Index to categorise their weight status (e.g. overweight, underweight, etc.).
Renal structure and function
This topic begins with an introduction to the nephron unit and a diagram supports the text. An interactive diagram showing the components of the nephron is included. The physiology of micturation is described and a diagram summarises this process.
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence - Knowledge Representation
This reading material forms part of the "Knowledge Representation" topic in the Introduction to Artificial Intelligence module.
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence - Neural Networks
This reading material forms part of the "Neural Networks" topic in the Introduction to Artificial Intelligence module.
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence - Neural Networks
This reading material forms part of the "Neural Networks" topic in the Introduction to Artificial Intelligence module.
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence - Knowledge Representation
This reading material forms part of the "Knowledge Representation" topic in the Introduction to Artificial Intelligence module.
Blood vessel anatomy
This topic begins with a brief introduction to the vascular system and its components (arteries, veins and capillaries). Schematic diagrams illustrate the principal arteries and veins of the body and lower limbs. A diagram illustrating the different layers of blood vessels is shown with supporting text. The last page of the topic describes the structure of capillaries and is supported by a clear diagram.
Heart physiology
This topic starts with an introduction to the cardiac cycle and is supported by an animation showing the direction of blood flow in the heart. The stages of the cardiac cycle (e.g. early diastole) are detailed. The topic concludes with a description of cardiac output and a sample calculation is given.
Staying on the Beat (Edna Buchanan)
Crime reporter and mystery writer Edna Buchanan knows how to put you on the edge of your seat. One of the first female crime reporters in Miami, she went on to win the Pulitzer Prize in 1986 for general reporting. In this 1992 Upon Reflection discussion from the University of Washington, she speaks with host Marcia Alvar about her career, burn out and how reporters can influence the outcome of some criminal cases.
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence - Knowledge Representation
This practical forms part of the "Knowledge Representation" topic in the Introduction to Artificial Intelligence module.
Real-Time Embedded Systems - Introduction to embedded software development
This practical forms part of the "Introduction to embedded software development" topic in the Real-Time Embedded Systems module.
Readme file for Introduction to OO Programming in Java
This readme file contains details of links to all the Introduction to OO Programming in Java module's material held on Jorum and information about the module as well.
Introduction to Atomic Spectrometry
An introduction to atomic spectrometric analysis, describing the basic principles of each technique, their application areas and modes of operation, including practical comparison of the techniques. It is illustrated with simple diagrams and photographs of equipment.
Model of tetragonal perovskite structure
Animation of the tetragonal perovskite structure rotating. From TLP: Introduction to Anisotropy, http://www.msm.cam.ac.uk/doitpoms/tlplib/anisotropy/dielectric.php
Model of cubic perovskite structure
Animation of the cubic perovskite structure rotating. From TLP: Introduction to Anisotropy, http://www.msm.cam.ac.uk/doitpoms/tlplib/anisotropy/dielectric.php
Blood vessel anatomy
This topic begins with a brief introduction to the vascular system and its components (arteries, veins and capillaries). An overall schematic diagram illustrates the position of the components in relation to the heart. Layers of the components are described in more detail (e.g. collagen fibres; smooth muscles) and are accompanied by diagrams. The control of blood flow is described; emphasis is on spincters and shunt vessels.
Bone structure and function
This topic begins with an introduction to the primary functions of bone. A labelled diagram of the femur bone and bone matrix is included. The different types of osteoprogenitor cells are described (e.g. osteoclasts) and an Electron Microscope (EM) image is shown.
GI tract
This topic has a thorough introduction to the whole gastro-intestinal tract. An animation illustrates the pathway taken by food as it travels through the digestive system. Peristalsis is illustrated using an animation. Students can test their knowledge of the components of the GI tract with a show/hide feature. The topic finishes with an overview of the gastric juices involved in the GI tract.
