CMS.100 Introduction to Media Studies (MIT)
This course offers an overview of the social, cultural, political, and economic impact of mediated communication on modern culture. Combines critical discussions with experiments working with different media. Media covered include radio, television, film, the printed word, and digital technologies. Topics include the nature and function of media, core media institutions, and media in transition.
Working With Evidence - Quiz
How much do you know about the work of the historian
Know about Recycling - Quiz
Are you a good eco person?
Advancements in Underwater Vehicles: Responding to Current Environmental Issues
Even if humans could breathe under water like fish, we might not want to become permanently aquatic. “Believe it or not,” says James Morash , “the deep ocean is kind of boring,” covered as it is by so much sandy sea floor. And yet there’s much to be learned about this terrain, which was a mystery to humans
A review of the German slaughter of Jews at the Warsaw Ghetto.
As the 65th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising approaches, one man fights to keep the last remaining walls of the ghetto intact. This is an overview that could be used as an introduction to the actions of the Germans and others during this time period.
Ethical Issues in Public Policy
Prof. Derek Burke : Course
Natural Theology
Revd Dr John Polkinghorne : Course
Models for Relating Science and Religion
Prof. Mikael Stenmark : Course
Sustainability of the Non-Human World
Prof. Sir Ghillean Prance : Course
Emergence
Prof. Philip Clayton : Course
Evolution and Fine-Tuning in Biology - Part 2
Prof. Simon Conway Morris : Course
Evolution and Fine-Tuning in Biology - Part 1
Prof. Simon Conway Morris : Course
The Search for Extra-Terrestrial Life
Revd Dr Rodney Holder : Course
A Life in Science
Prof. Sir Brian Heap : Course
El Nino Sea Surface Height Anomaly: January 1997 through August 1998
Sea surface height anomaly during El Nino. Red is higher than normal while blue is lower than normal.
Why Care About the Environment?
Prof. Bob White : Course
Robot roomies collaborate to cook breakfast
June 30 - Robots might be genius at chess but can they work together to make a typical Bavarian breakfast? Scientists at Munich Technical University have created 'roommate' robots that can learn from experience and understand the consequences of their actions. Lily Grimes reports.
Next steps After completing this unit you may wish to study another OpenLearn Study Unit or find out more about this topic. Here are some suggestions:
University Trading Challenge
University Trading Challenge
Suit simulates pregnancy
Read more:
http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/nstv/2011/06/future-of-virtual-reality-what-pregnancy-feels-like.html
