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Leaf Structure as Environment Indicator
Subject Env BioMicroscopic study of leaf structure relating to environment
Time required
Igneous & metamorphic rock
Subject EarthHand specimens and slabs of rocks and minerals found in the Lake District.
Time required 1-2 hours
Graph plotter (S201)
Subject GenTime required
DNA quantitation
Subject Bio ChemSpectrometry, micropipette, dilutions, quantitation, quality checks, controls.
Time required 2 hours
Fourier (T212)
Subject Elec EngIn this experiment you will explore sampling and the Fourier spectrums of signals.
Time required 55 minutes
Campus Weather Station
Subject Env GenLive data from The OpenStem Labs weather station on the Open University campus
Time required
Comparing ecosystem benefits with Treezilla
Subject Env BioInvestigation of environmental benefits of different types of tree.
Time required 30 mins
Launch Pad: Orbits
Subject Astro Eng Phys'Space' Award for Air Cadets: Investigation of orbital mechanics
Time required 45 min
Spirometer
Subject Health BioUse the spirometer to investigate the impact of smoking on lung function.
Time required
ARROW facility (SXPS288)
Subject Astro PhysA Robotic Radio telescope Over the Web (ARROW) - for use on OU module SXPS288.
Time required 3 hours
Virtual petrographic microscope
Subject Earth EnvThin rock sections viewed under a polarising microscope.
Time required 1-2 hours
Adipose tissue: virtual microscope
Subject Bio HealthA collection of annotated slides covering adipose tissue.
Time required 1-2 hours or more