University of Dundee Courses

Data Science in the Games Industry

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Use data analysis to build better gaming experiencesThe video games industry collects vast amounts of data from its users. But most of this data is disregarded despite its value to the gaming industry.This course will show you how to store and analyse data effectively and gain insights into game users’ actions and behaviours.You’ll find out about the different models of data, such as tabular data, atomic data, and relational data.You’ll understand how to store non-relational data at scale, and why data can be hard to distribute.You’ll learn how to build better gaming experiences and increase profits.This course is aimed at those who already work in the games industry, but may also be of interest to those looking to work in the sector.In order to get the best out of this course you should have a laptop or desktop computer (Windows or Mac) that can run virtual machine software such as VirtualBox or Docker.You should be happy to install software on your machine such as Python or R Studio.Links and instructions for installation and use will be included during the course.

Citizen Science: Sensing the World

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Discover the world through citizen science, earth observation and open soil dataDid you know satellites are constantly monitoring soil moisture, even in your garden? Monitoring the moisture in soil can help predict floods, fires and droughts.On this course, you will learn about the ESA’s Sentinel-1 Missions, and how citizen scientists collaborating with GROW are helping validate satellite data locally with sensors.You’ll discover sensing, and become part of the GROW Citizen Observatory. You will collaborate with other growers and scientists to learn about soil sensors and make sense of soil data to improve your growing practice.This course has been created for anyone interested in any of the following subjects: soil, climate, technology, satellites, food growing and the environment. You don’t need any special experience, however, it might be of particular interest to: small farmers, community and urban growers, gardeners, land managers and allotment growers as people interested in climate monitoring, sensing, social innovation and space science, technology enthusiasts and teachers in science and environment-related subjects. This course brings together people who love soil with people who love data.You won’t need any specific equipment to participate in this course. This course will help you to learn more about soil sensors, so you may wish to try one out if you have one, but this is not required.

Compassionate Care: Getting it Right

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Learn how compassion in health and social care can transform livesThe importance of compassion in health and social care cannot be underestimated. On this course, you will study compassionate care in theory and practice. Using recent case studies, you will explore the need for organisations to take a person-centred approach to the care of their patients, and also their staff.You will consider different positive examples of compassionate care in action, and identify the factors which led to a positive outcome for the patient. You will also learn behaviour change techniques and how to implement them to enhance compassionate care in your organisation.This course is designed for anyone working in health and social care at all levels, but particularly those who are responsible for direct patient care.This free online course has been developed by the Scottish Improvement Science Collaborating Centre (SISCC) who are exploring whether it is feasible to use an online course to change behaviour to support a change in practice. More information about the centre can be found here.

Citizen Science Projects: How to Make a Difference

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Learn to capture and analyse data and use the findings to take actionWould you like to understand the environment and other global challenges to help create change? Citizen science projects and citizen observatories are the ideal way to explore big issues, take action and become a changemaker.On this course, you’ll discover many different types of projects and how to get involved. You’ll find out how to lead a project, including the best practices for community building, question forming and data collecting.You’ll also learn how to interpret the information you collect and use your findings to educate others about important universal concerns.This course is for anyone interested in citizen science and citizen observatories, and learning about how to design a citizen science project.

Care Home Nursing: Changing Perceptions

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Explore the roles and specialist nursing skills expected of care home nursesCare homes are vital in meeting the needs of people living with health and social care needs. Despite this, the sector struggles to recruit and retain registered care home nurses.On this course, you will improve your knowledge of the skills nurses need to effectively look after care home residents. You will discuss the myths surrounding care homes and the clinical and ethical decisions nurses need to make on a regular basis. You will also understand how care home nurses work together with residents and their families, and the nursing career development opportunities in the sector.This course is designed for anyone with a personal or professional interest in care home nursing. This includes registered nurses, nursing students, and care home workers, managers, and residents.

Citizen Science: Living Soils, Growing Food

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Use regenerative growing practices in your own gardenLearn about the challenges facing our food and farming systems and solutions to overcome them. Explore key approaches to food growing that can regenerate soils and ecosystems. You’ll discover sustainable practices and will be guided through the steps to design your own growing experiments to assess how effective these are in your own space.This year the course also covers how to move from data to action, and will introduce you to participatory governance. We will offer practical information on how to create positive change in your garden, local area and beyond using citizen-generated data.This course has been designed for anyone interested in the environment. You don’t need any special experience, but it might be of interest to small farmers, community and urban growers, gardeners, land managers, allotment growers, and teachers in environment-related subjects.As part of the course you will have the opportunity to join the new GROW Citizen Observatory. You do not need any particular tools or resources to take part in the course, but we recommend you have access to some space for food growing. If you do not have access to a garden or growing site, you are encouraged to identify a plot of land (it does not have to be big) in which you can carry out the activities. This could be your local community garden or farm, or maybe a neighbour’s garden who might be interested in learning more about soil and food growing with you.You won’t require any special equipment for this course. For some of the activities you will need easily available tools such as a shovel or a measuring tape. All the tools required will be detailed in the relevant sections of the course.

The Diabetes Epidemic: a Patient-Centred Approach

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##The number of people with diabetes type-2 is rising rapidly and the global health economic impact is massive. Rising rates of type 2 diabetes may relate to increasing obesity, an aging population, changes to diet and adoption of more sedentary behaviours. There is a need to increase awareness about diabetes prevention, potential complications and treatment amongst the general public and health care providers.This course aims to provide accessible material that emphasises the human element and self-care aspects of living with this chronic condition. It will facilitate learning through interactive media and peer discussion to enhancing knowledge around how diabetes develops, potential treatments, associated disease complications, global challenges, quality care and self-management practices.This course is brought to you by a unique partnership between:The University of Dundee, a world leader in medical education, diabetes research, quality diabetes patient care and health informatics.NHS Scotland MyDiabetesMyWay, the award winning NHS Scotland online self-management portal for patients and carersWith contributions from:Diabetes Scotland, the national diabetes charity, working as an advocate for patients and health care providers.Undergraduate and postgraduate healthcare workers and the general public.

Identifying the Dead: Forensic Science and Human Identification

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The first step in any investigation involving a death is to determine the identity of the deceased. This free online course will take you on a journey through the world of forensic anthropology, unveiling the tools that will allow you to reveal that identity.Join forensic experts to identify the deadIn the shadow of Dundee’s Law Hill, a grim discovery demands the attention of forensic experts. Unidentified human remains have been found and the police need to identify the victim to move forward with their investigation.After a meticulous recovery of the remains, it will be your job to:document and attempt to explain any evidence of trauma;identify the victim through biological profiling;and undertake a facial reconstruction.Experts from the University of Dundee’s award-winning Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification (CAHId) will guide you through the process of human identification.They will introduce you to the fields of human identification; forensic anthropology and archaeology; craniofacial identification; and the study of the human body.Evaluate evidence as the case unfoldsWeek-by-week, the case will unfold, providing you with more information about the victim. You will be presented with theoretical material and hands-on learning opportunities, to evaluate the case information and use what you have learned, to piece together clues to the victim’s identity.You will be able to discuss, with educators and others learners, your thoughts on the identity of the deceased, based on your evaluation of the evidence.Get your own copy of the murder mysteryAfter you submit your evaluation of the victim’s identity, all will be revealed at the end of the final week. You can continue your journey into the life and death of our victim in your very own ebook copy of a specially-written murder mystery by international best-selling crime novelist Val McDermid.Can you use the skills that you will learn on this course to identify the dead?No special knowledge or previous experience of studying is required.Warning:Although this course involves the investigation of the death of a fictional character, some of the content may be distressing to individuals, particularly younger learners. However, this material is representative of that encountered by forensic experts.

Making and Understanding Web Comics

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Develop your visual design skills and create an original web comic in any styleWeb comics have the power to digitally reach audiences all over the world. On this course, you will learn how to communicate meaning to others and create a web comic of your own, in your choice of genre like humour or superhero.You will build your knowledge of the theory of comics and the basics of digital comic creation. You will receive guidance on how to use software to create comics online and engage with videos, case studies, and content from renowned comic creators. Learn with the University of Dundee, who has a rich history and reputation as a centre for comic production.This course is for anyone interested in the history and creation of web comics, including visual artists and comic readers. It’s also relevant to researchers working in literature or the arts and people looking to build their digital software skills.To produce a digital version of your comic work we recommend that you use the Madefire Motion Book ToolOther free software alternatives include:Photoshop free alternative GIMPIllustrator free alternative INSCAPEInDesign free alternative CANVA or SCRIBUS

抗菌素管理: 管理抗生素耐药性

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##抗菌药物管理是一个快速发展的领域。通过管理我们使用抗生素，我们可以减缓或减少抗菌素耐药性的发生。专为医疗保健专业人士设计，这个为期六周的课程将通知您，并授权您提供安全，高质量的抗生素使用。您将与全球同事进行互动，了解抗生素耐药性是什么意思，以及为什么世界经济论坛将其与恐怖主义和气候变化一起放在全球风险登记册上。致谢本课程需要学员对感染性疾病的预防、诊断和管理有积极的兴趣和从业经验。

Citizen Science: From Soil to Sky

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Become a citizen scientist and help improve your soil and the environmentWhere can you find all sorts of useful and important information about your environment? You might be surprised to know it’s beneath your feet, in the soil. On this course you will discover interesting things about your own soil and become part of the new GROW Citizen Observatory European-wide community. You will collaborate with other growers and scientists to discover the impact global soil practices have on major issues like the environment and food growing.Now is the time to make a difference, join us, improve your soil and become a citizen scientist!This course has been created for anyone interested in the environment. You don’t need any special experience but it might be of interest to small farmers, community and urban growers, gardeners, land managers and allotment growers, and teachers in environment-related subjects.As part of the course you will have the opportunity to join the new GROW Citizen Observatory and learn how take measurements of different aspects of growing sites and soil. If you do not have access to a garden or growing site, you are encouraged to identify a plot of land (it does not have to be big)in which you can carry out the activities, this could be your local community garden or farm, or maybe a neighbours’ garden who might be interested in learning more about soil with you.You won’t require any special equipment for this course. For some of the activities you will need easily available tools such as glass jars or garden poles.All the tools required will be detailed in the relevant sections of the course.

Citizen Science: From Data to Action

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##How can citizen science create positive change in the world? Join this online course to discover soil and food growing data and results generated by citizen scientists like you who are collaborating with the GROW Observatory. Become familiar with datasets, learn to identify patterns, errors and insights that can create change from the local to the global.You will explore the potential of art to communicate complex scientific data and concepts and become one of the first to experience the work of GROW’s artist in residence.This course is for you if you are interested in any of the following subjects: soil, food growing, agriculture, ecosystems and the environment, technology, earth observation, sensors, environmental governance. Participants won’t need any prior experience but it might be of particular relevance to small farmers, community and urban growers, gardeners, land managers, allotment growers, fab lab users, environmental NGOs, people interested in food production and citizen science, as well as teachers in science and environment-related subjects.