1.1 Chromosomes and the life cycle Chromosomes are present in the cells of all eukaryotes. Their number varies enormously and is characteristic for each species. The parasitic worm Ascaris lumbricoides has only four chromosomes whereas some ferns, such as the adder's tongue fern (Ophioglossum vulgatum), have more than 1 000 chromosomes. Most eukaryotes have between 10 and 50 chromosomes; for example humans have 46. However, there is no obvious relationship between chromosome number and an organism's complexity of
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HST.S14 Health Information Systems to Improve Quality of Care in Resource-Poor Settings (MIT)
This course is a collaborative offering of Sana, Partners in Health, and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). The goal of this course is the development of innovations in information systems for developing countries that will (1) translate into improvement in health outcomes, (2) strengthen the existing organizational infrastructure, and (3) create a collaborative ecosystem to maximize the value of these innovations. The course will be taught by guest speakers who are internationally
Dances of the soldiers
A classical Russian army dance
Early American Literature (1700 - 1800) and Famous Americans
A brief look at the Colonial Period (also known as the Age of Reason,
Enlightenment, and Naturalism) in this non-narrated seven minute video. It is essentially an encyclopedia of famous people, events, and movements during this time period. Some of the topics in the video include: the Triangular Trade, Kepler, Galileo, deism, dawn of liberalism, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine, and Phyllis Wheatly. This video is not limited to literature. (07:40)
U.S.-led air strike targets Islamic State fighters in Iraq
New video shows a U.S.-led fighter jet carrying out an air strike on Islamic State militants in Iraq. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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21F.011 Topics in Indian Popular Culture: Spectacle, Masala, and Genre (MIT)
This course aims to provide an overview of Indian popular culture over the last two decades, through a variety of material such as popular fiction, music, television and Bombay cinema. The class will explore major themes and their representations in relation to current social and political issues. In particular, students will examine the elements of the formulaic "masala movie", music and melodrama, the ideas of nostalgia and incumbent change in youth culture, as well as shifting questions of ge
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21F.302 French II (MIT)
21F.302/352 is the second part of an introductory course to the French language and culture with an emphasis on the acquisition of vocabulary and grammatical concepts through active communication. The course is conducted entirely in French and students interact in French with their classmates from the very beginning. They also receive exposure to the language via a variety of authentic sources such as the Internet, audio, video and printed materials which help them develop cultural awareness as
Journalism and the Underworld
Antonio Sampaio, research associate for security and development, International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), gives a talk for the Business and Practice of Journalism Seminar Series.
Bethlehem marks holiday season with Christmas tree lighting, fireworks
The West Bank town of Bethlehem marks the beginning of the holiday season with the lighting a Christmas tree and fireworks over Manger Square. Mana Rabiee reports.
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Tom Nairn Lecture 2009: Prof. Juergensmeyer - part 8
The topic of the Tom Nairn Lecture 2009 is ‘Global Rebellion: Religious Challenges to the Secular State’ and is presented by Professor Mark Juergensmeyer from the University of California.
Tom Nairn Lecture 2009: Prof. Juergensmeyer - part 2
The topic of the Tom Nairn Lecture 2009 is ‘Global Rebellion: Religious Challenges to the Secular State’ and is presented by Professor Mark Juergensmeyer from the University of California.
1.5.3 Desktop search tools Finding your paperwork or electronic files can be a problem. You may find that even if you do have some sort of filing system, your structure soon gets quite large with files in multiple locations, which can be hard to navigate. You may find yourself making arbitrary decisions about which folder to place a document in. It may make sense now but in the future, when you look where you think it should be, it’s not there. At times like this you may resort to the search command from the Wi
Engage Super League: A Skills for Life Learning Resource.
An interactive learning resource booklet on the subject of Rugby League, designed to offer the family fun educational activities to improve basic maths and English.
Holocaust Survivor Simone Veil Searches Yad Vashem Names Database
Surrounded by her loving family, Holocaust Survivor Simone Veil Searches Yad Vashem's Central Database of Shoah Victims' Names. Veil views Pages of Testimony commemorating family members who were murdered in the Holocaust, and talks about the importance of Yad Vashem's historic commemoration efforts and their lasting impact on generations to come.
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Schola Cantorum: Ellen Broen, '12
Ellen Broen, '12. performed a solo piece titled "Tu lo sai" by Giuseppe Torelli while on tour with the University of Richmond's Schola Cantorum, March 2012. Ellen performed this solo during a concert by Schola Cantorum in the Iglesia de Santo Angel in Seville, Spain.
For more about the tour and Schola Cantorum visit http://music.richmond.edu/on-tour/index.html
Pursuing Your MBA While Working Full Time
http://www.darden.virginia.edu/emba - Darden MBA for Executives student Rawson Hart discusses how the Darden EMBA format enables her to pursue her MBA degree while working full time, as well as the return on investment she receives through applying the skills she learned in class to her job immediately.
