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You'll have access to a module website, which includes:
Where possible the materials are also available in other formats including PDF, EPUB, interactive ebook (EPUB3), Kindle ebook and Microsoft Word, which can supplement your online study. The purchase of 'print-on-demand' texts will not be an option for this module.
A digital camera1? to take photographs of your experiments and upload images.
A simple scientific calculator ? of the type sold as suitable for GCSE/A level use in any large supermarket. The calculator on a mobile phone, tablet or computer isn't suitable as your only calculator for this module.
Some basic kitchen, DIY or garden equipment ? for simple home experiments ? including (but not restricted to):
It's difficult to estimate the cost of buying the home experiment items, as you probably already own some of them. At 2019 prices, we've estimated the cost of all the resources to be ?56 (or ?1.87 per study week).
If you're unable to undertake the experiments, and they form part of the assessment, we'll provide alternative ways to enable you to take part.
1A scanner is recommended for uploading drawn images.
A computing device with a browser and broadband internet access is required for this module. Any modern browser will be suitable for most computer activities. Functionality may be limited on mobile devices.
Any additional software will be provided, or is generally freely available. However, some activities may have more specific requirements. For this reason, you will need to be able to install and run additional software on a device that meets the requirements below.
A desktop or laptop computer with either an up-to-date version of Windows or macOS.
The screen of the device must have a resolution of at least 1024 pixels horizontally and 768 pixels vertically.
To join in the spoken conversation in our online rooms we recommend a headset (headphones or earphones with an integrated microphone).
OurSkills for OU studywebsite has further information including computing skills for study, computer security, acquiring a computer and Microsoft software offers for students.
This introductory science module encompasses astronomy and planetary science; biology; chemistry; earth and environmental sciences; and physics. A series of questions, starting with 'Can you make a hole in water? and 'How do you know what is alive?', teaches scientific thinking. You will undertake a number of practical experiments, both 'hands-on' in your own home and online. This module is the entry point for the natural sciences degree, and develops generic study skills, maths skills and investigative skills alongside key concepts in science.