Using Mathematics - For iPod/iPhone http://deimos3.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/itunes.open.ac.uk.1543146313.01543146322 Open University Using Mathematics - For iPod/iPhone This course provides an enjoyable introduction to university-level mathematics and its uses in the modern world. It shows how a range of mathematical modelling tools can be used to investigate and answer questions from science, technology and business using fundamental techniques such as recurrence relations; matrices and vectors; calculus; and statistics. The use of computer software, primarily Mathcad, is an integral part of the course, as are skills for identifying and defining problems and communicating results, skills that are so essential for the effective application of mathematics to real-life problems. This material is taken from the Open University course MST121 Using mathematics. Mathematics Open University no The design of nemesis The aspects of design that are considered when designing amusement rides. The aspects of design that are considered when designing amusement rides. The aspects of design that are considered when designing amusement rides. 2235575406 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:01:53 GMT Open University 0:02:11 no Mathematics Open University Rollercoaster rides and their riders What rollercoaster passengers experience when they are on the ride and their views. What rollercoaster passengers experience when they are on the ride and their views. What rollercoaster passengers experience when they are on the ride and their views. 2235575411 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:00:53 GMT Open University 0:03:31 no Mathematics Open University Reading the sky with the astrolabe Discussion on how the astrolabe is used in reading the stars and navigation. Discussion on how the astrolabe is used in reading the stars and navigation. Discussion on how the astrolabe is used in reading the stars and navigation. 2235575416 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:59:53 GMT Open University 0:02:55 no Mathematics Open University Recording sales in clay tablets An example of a clay tablet that was a record of items bought and paid for past times. An example of a clay tablet that was a record of items bought and paid for past times. An example of a clay tablet that was a record of items bought and paid for past times. 2235575421 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:58:53 GMT Open University 0:02:20 no Mathematics Open University Incas and their knots How South American Incas kept records of everything by the use of knots. How South American Incas kept records of everything by the use of knots. How South American Incas kept records of everything by the use of knots. 2235575426 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:57:53 GMT Open University 0:01:17 no Mathematics Open University Wooden tallies for buying beer How the sale of beer was recorded on wooden tallies and the information that was written and carved onto them. How the sale of beer was recorded on wooden tallies and the information that was written and carved onto them. How the sale of beer was recorded on wooden tallies and the information that was written and carved onto them. 2235575431 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:56:53 GMT Open University 0:01:10 no Mathematics Open University John Napier's mathematical creations How John Napier created a method of multiplication and logarithms and an introduction to Charles Babbage. How John Napier created a method of multiplication and logarithms and an introduction to Charles Babbage. How John Napier created a method of multiplication and logarithms and an introduction to Charles Babbage. 2235575436 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:55:53 GMT Open University 0:03:04 no Mathematics Open University Babbage's engine of precision How Babbages engines computed mathematical equations. How Babbages engines computed mathematical equations. How Babbages engines computed mathematical equations. 2235575441 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:54:53 GMT Open University 0:02:01 no Mathematics Open University The sundial as a mathematical model How to use a sundial to tell the time of day and the time of year How to use a sundial to tell the time of day and the time of year How to use a sundial to tell the time of day and the time of year 2235575446 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:53:53 GMT Open University 0:01:33 no Mathematics Open University