Full Course List

Learning how to Learn

Course Code:LHL/1112 Tutor:Dr. Mark Anderson
Learning how to learn is a process we engage in throughout our lives, but no single method of learning guarantees success. This short course aims to make the process of learning much more explicit by inviting you to apply various ideas and activities to your own study as a way of increasing your awareness of your own learning. Most learning has to be an active process, and this is particularly true of learning how to learn. This free programme is provided by the Open University.
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Using a Computer for Study

Course Code:UCS/1112 Tutor:Dr. Mark Anderson
The internet can be an invaluable source of information for a student, but how do you evaluate the quality and reliability of the content each site provides? This short course will help you assess the benefits of information technology, providing guidance on the protocols for using email, online conferencing and real time chat as methods of communication. This free programme is provided by the Open University.
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Living with the Internet: Learning Online

Course Code:LO/1112 Tutor:Dr. Mark Anderson
Learning online is one of the great advantages of information technology. This short course will help you establish a safe and comfortable working environment to ensure that your study time at the computer screen does not impact on your health. It also looks at the basic skills for online study, such as file management and installing software. This free programme is made available by the Open University.
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Introducing ICT Systems

Course Code:IICT/1112 Tutor:Dr. Mark Anderson
Information and communication technology (ICT) systems now dominate our everyday lives. This short course will explain what constitutes such a system and how ICT systems work. You will also look at how ICT systems convey, store and manipulate data, and how data is processed. Finally you will learn how these systems are used. This is a free course provided by the Open University.
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Essay and Report Writing Skills

Course Code:ERWS/1112 Tutor:Dr. Mark Anderson
Most academic courses will require you to write assignments or reports, and this short course is designed to help you to develop the skills you need to write effectively for academic purposes. It contains clear instruction and a range of activities to help you to understand what is required, and to plan, structure and write your assignments or reports. This free programme is provided by the Open University.
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Keeping Reptiles: Care, Welfare and First Aid

Course Code:RCWF/1112 Tutor:Jennifer Anderson
Introducing all aspects of keeping reptiles, from reptile biology and behaviour to health, first aid, and how to deal with an ill reptile. This home course is ideal for all reptile owners, and particularly keepers caring for them in a retail outlet or visitor attraction.
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Birds of Prey: Conservation, Rescue and Rehabilitation

Course Code:BPREY/1112 Tutor:Jennifer Anderson
A comprehensive introduction to the world of raptors, from their biology and ecology to their behaviour in the wild. We learn about important conservation issues, aspects of raptor husbandry, healthcare, and the process of rehabilitating captive birds into the wild.
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A History of South Africa

Course Code:SAHIST/1112 Tutor:Dr. Mark Anderson
Discover the story of this colourful and dramatic country, from its indigenous roots to the challenging realities of the present day. We explore the origins and influences of socio-economic tensions and political controversies, while examining the remarkable successes that have given South Africa a key role on the global stage of the 21st century.
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Ancient Egypt: Gift of the Nile

Course Code:ANEGYP/1112 Tutor:Dr. Mark Anderson
Discover the mysteries of ancient Egypt as we explore the origins, development and eventual demise of this fascinating and enigmatic civilisation.
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Archaeology of the British Isles

Course Code:BRARCH/1112 Tutor:Dr. Mark Anderson
A fascinating introduction to the rich and diverse archaeology of Britain and Ireland. We learn about the sequence of peoples who settled here, from the earliest humans to the Normans, and we explore the significance of some of the most intriguing and enigmatic sites, monuments and artefacts they left behind.
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