This course introduces a range of topics from global warming to the origin of life, ecology and genetics to earthquakes, chemical reactions and the structure of atoms to the origin of the universe.
topThe S103 website contains more information including an overview of the course and examples of the type of acitivities students carry out when studying the course.
For information on topics such as choosing a course, studying with the OU, and general advice on preparing to study your first OU course, visit our Becoming a student web pages.
Have a look at the sample course calendar for an idea of schedules.
This file contains a short extract from the Introductory Science material studied in week 1 of the course. Depending on your background, this material is equivalent to between 1 and 2 hours study time.
This file contains a short extract of Earth Science material from Block 3 of the course. It also contains an example assignment question and answer.
This file contains a short extract of Biology material from Block 4 of the course. It also contains an example assignment question and answer.
This file contains a short extract of Physics material from Block 5 of the course. It also contains an example assignment question and answer.
This file contains a short extract of Chemistry material from Block 6 of the course.
This booklet contains notes and self-assessment question to enable you to find out whether you have the necessary skills and knowledge to start this course.
Are you ready for S103: Discovering science?
topOnce you have registered on a course you will have access to Learning with the OU at www.open.ac.uk/learning/. This link provides information on topics such as getting started, study strategies, personal and career development, planning studies and moving on.
You may be interested in Evolution through natural selection (S103_1), free and open educational resources from this course available on The Open University's openlearn website.
