1.5.2 Validation and ‘so what’
Are you about to undertake a PhD in science, technology or mathematics? If so, this unit will help you to examine your work processes. You will consider and develop the nature of postgraduate work and look at the planning of work needed at doctoral level.
What do you know about Drama? - Quiz
A quick 6 question quiz about drama
Ed Boyden TED Talk: A Light Switch for Neurons
(18:39) In this talk presented at the 2011 TED conference, Ed Boyden describes a radical new technology for controlling brain activity with light. Ed Boyden is a professor at the MIT Media Lab and the McGovern Institute for Brain Research at MIT.
TED Conference: Long Beach, California
March 3, 2011
http://www.ted.com/talks/ed_boyden.html
How old is the universe? (part 6)
Watch video of Vanderbilt Professor David A. Weintraub speaking April 27 on “How Old is the Universe?” as part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. David A. Weintraub is professor of astronomy, director of the Communication of Science & Technology program, and director of Undergraduate Studies for Department of Physics & Astronomy at Vanderbilt University.keep reading »
Nashville Is…
Find out why Nashville is one of the best cities in the country to live.
VUCast: Celebrate, celebrate…amazing seniors
Meet several impressive Vanderbilt graduates who took their bold ideas outside of the classroom. Plus, high tech changes are coming to the Commencement ceremony and hear from the real life “Mother Earth.”
8.2 Extended radio sources
Active galaxies provide a prime example of high energy processes operating in the Universe. This unit gives an overview of active galaxies, including the supermassive black holes that power the engines at their centres, and the emission processes by which we detect and study them. It also gives practice in mathematical techniques for analysing data and theoretical models.
3 The Silurian Period and the invasion of the land
Fossils are a glimpse into the distant past and fascinate young and old alike. This unit will introduce you to the explosion of evolution that took place during the Palaeozoic era. You will look at the many different types of creatures that existed at that time and how they managed to evolve to exist on land.
3.2.1 Remarks
Surfaces are a special class of topological spaces that crop up in many places in the world of mathematics. In this unit, you will learn to classify surfaces and will be introduced to such concepts as homeomorphism, orientability, the Euler characteristic and the Classification Theorum.
2.2 An example ecosystem: the rockpool
What is ecology and why is it important to our understanding of the world around us? This unit looks at how we can study ecosystems to explore the effect that humans are having on the environment.
5.2 An integrated marketing communications framework
Never before have social issues been more at the centre of public and private debate. From concerns about sustainability and the future of the planet to the introduction of smoking bans, there is a growing recognition that social marketing has a role to play in achieving a wide range of social goals.
2.2 So how can social marketing be defined?
Never before have social issues been more at the centre of public and private debate. From concerns about sustainability and the future of the planet to the introduction of smoking bans, there is a growing recognition that social marketing has a role to play in achieving a wide range of social goals.
Science of virus diversity 2
Phylogenetic analysis of pathogenic retroviruses isolated from primate in the world, mainly in Africa is explained and the origin and evolution of pathogenic retroviruses are discussed. Studies on pathogenicity of AIDS virus and development of vaccine and therapy for AIDS using monkey model are introduced.
Global Environmental Studies
Students learn the concept and planning methods of EWSS which will be effective in the necessitation of a sustainable water environment and for the restoration of historical cities, maintaining beauty and safety, for future generations.
6.6 Worlds without end
How does the computer's peculiar binary world of digital entities differ from our analogue world of colour, sound, taste and touch? This unit explores the way in which information, in the form of text, still and moving images, and sound can cross the boundary from the analogue universe into a digital world.
4.1 Mere numbers?
How does the computer's peculiar binary world of digital entities differ from our analogue world of colour, sound, taste and touch? This unit explores the way in which information, in the form of text, still and moving images, and sound can cross the boundary from the analogue universe into a digital world.
Zebrafish blood cell circulation in tail
Close up view of blood flow in developing Danio showing blood cells moving through blood vessels.
Brazil - Quiz
This quiz will test the pupil's general knowledge about Brazil.
Shay's Rebellion
This exceptional six minute video explains why Daniel Shay's decided to lead a rebellion. It goes into detail that is missing from most textbooks and provides students with a better picture of how the farmers were treated by the rich bankers.
