The three-way catalytic converter
This extract is concerned primarily with the chemistry that underpins the operation of the three-way catalytic converter that is placed in the exhaust systems of motor vehicles in order to reduce the emissions of primary pollutants: carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen and volatile organic compounds, including hydrocarbons. Discussion of the various effects of these pollutants and the consequent introduction and refinement of ‘automotive emission regulations’ has not been included, nor is the
Author(s): The Open University

Population and Development
This module on population and development is part of the World Bank Group's educational site that addresses sustainable development in the world. An introduction, objectives, activities, and references are provided. Educators can use the activities to help students understand population growth rates.
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Poverty in Scotland
The facts and figures on poverty often don’t provide a meaningful picture of the situation. This unit demonstrates the true impact of poverty on the people and places in Scotland through a series of essays that combine the statistics with stories of people who work in the field and those who live in poverty.
Author(s): The Open University

Hybrid Systems II
Structure and Interpretation of Systems and Signals - Spring 2007. This course is an introduction to mathematical modeling techniques used in the design of electronic systems. An important keyword here is "mathematical." Subjects we will cover include continous and discrete signals, with applications to audio, images, video, communications, and control; State-based models, beginning with automata and evolving to LTI systems; Frequency domain models for signals and frequency response for systems,
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History of evolution Fall 2007
General Biology - Fall 2007. This is a general introduction to plant development, form, and function; population genetics, ecology, and evolution. Intended for students majoring in the biological sciences, but open to all qualified students. In general at the end of Biology 1B students will be able to: describe the scientific method and explain how it would be applied to a novel problem; explain the consequences of random variation when extrapolated over time; distinguish between positive and
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How To Isolate, Study and Use Genes 2 Fall 2007
How To Isolate, Study and Use Genes 2. From Bio 1A: General Biology lecture - Fall 2007. A general introduction to cell structure and function, molecular and organism genetics, animal development, form and function. Closed Captioned webcast available.
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Get Over It: Reaction Rates Fall 2007
Get Over It: Reaction Rates. From Chem 1A General Chemistry - Fall 2007. Stoichiometry of chemical reactions, quantum mechanical description of atoms, the elements and periodic table, chemical bonding, real and ideal gases, thermochemistry, introduction to thermodynamics and equilibrium, acid-base and solubility equilibria, introduction to oxidation-reduction reactions. Closed Captioned webcast available.
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Standard Deviation, Normal Approximation Fall 2007
This course covers population and variables; Standard measures of location, spread and association; Normal approximation; Regression. Probability and sampling: Binomial distribution. Interval estimation; Some standard significance tests.
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School activities: Evolutionary tree of mammals
This introduction to the evolution of mammals considers Darwin’s observations on mammals, and how he noticed that species fell into natural groups. The unit looks at evidence from fossils and DNA to examine which mammals are most closely related to whales.
Author(s): The Open University

Ethics Bites
A short introduction to this album
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This Sporting Planet
A short introduction to this album.
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2.997 Direct Solar/Thermal to Electrical Energy Conversion Technologies (MIT)
Includes audio/video content: AV lectures. This course introduces principles and technologies for converting heat into electricity via solid-state devices. The first part of the course discusses thermoelectric energy conversion and thermoelectric materials, thermionic energy conversion, and photovoltaics. The second part of the course discusses solar thermal technologies. Various solar heat collection systems will be reviewed, followed by an introduction to the principles of solar thermophotovo
Author(s): Gang Chen

An Introduction to Behaviour Analysis
An Introduction to Behaviour Analysis - Tom Randell Keywords:behaviour analysis , behaviour , behavior analysis , behavior , experimental analysis of behavior
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An Introduction to Verbal Behaviour
An Introduction to Verbal Behaviour - Francesca degli Espinosa and Thomas Randell Keywords:verbal behaviour , verbal behavior , operant conditioning , function , Skinner , m
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Recognising nominative categorative data
Recognising nominative categorative data - Brendan Burchell Keywords:Statistics
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CETL's Re-Usable Learning Objects
CETL's Re-Usable Learning Objects - UNSPECIFIED Keywords:Learning Object , CETL , Business Studies , Clinical Skills , Ethics , Evidence-based Practice for Health Sciences
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21W.747 Classical Rhetoric and Modern Political Discourse (MIT)
This course is an introduction to the history, theory, practice, and implications of rhetoric, the art and craft of persuasion throughAnalyzing persuasive texts and speechesCreating persuasive texts and speechesThrough class discussions, presentations, and written assignments, you will get to practice your own rhetorical prowess. Through the readings, you'll also learn some ways to make yourself a more efficient reader, as you turn your analytical skills on the texts themselves. This combination
Author(s): Leslie Perelman

Introduction to Network Mathematics
Introduction to Network Mathematics - Bruce Hoppe Keywords:Web science , network analysis
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Introduction to JavaScript Programming
Introduction to JavaScript Programming - Leslie Carr Keywords:Java , JavaScript
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SPSS Statistics Coach - An animated guide
SPSS Statistics Coach - An animated guide - T Menneer Keywords:SPSS , Statistics
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