Introduction to Mathematics in Health Care and Social Services (5 cr)

Code: XX00EA43-3005

General information

Enrollment: 14.01.2023 - 09.02.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 13.02.2023 - 24.03.2023
Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 cr

Virtual portion: 5 cr

Unit: (2019-2024) School of Health Care

Teaching languages: Finnish

Seats: 1 - 30

Degree programmes: Immigrant-Tailored Preparatory Education for UAS Studies, Social Services and Health Care

Teachers: Tiia Ylhäinen-Holstila; Päivi Leskinen

Teacher in charge: Päivi Leskinen

Groups: MS11C22S
Korkeakouluopintoihin valmentava koulutus maahanmuuttajille, sosiaali- ja terveysala

Course: XX00EA43

Implementation has 9 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 18 h 0 min.

Time	Topic	Location
Wed 08.03.2023 time 12:00 - 14:00 (2 h 0 min)	Sosiaali- ja terveysalan matematiikan valmentavat opinnot XX00EA43-3005
Mon 13.03.2023 time 09:00 - 11:00 (2 h 0 min)	Sosiaali- ja terveysalan matematiikan valmentavat opinnot XX00EA43-3005
Wed 15.03.2023 time 09:00 - 11:00 (2 h 0 min)	(ZOOM)Sosiaali- ja terveysalan matematiikan valmentavat opinnot XX00EA43-3005
Wed 15.03.2023 time 12:00 - 14:00 (2 h 0 min)	(ZOOM)Sosiaali- ja terveysalan matematiikan valmentavat opinnot XX00EA43-3005
Thu 16.03.2023 time 09:00 - 11:00 (2 h 0 min)	(ZOOM)Sosiaali- ja terveysalan matematiikan valmentavat opinnot XX00EA43-3005
Thu 16.03.2023 time 12:00 - 14:00 (2 h 0 min)	(ZOOM)Sosiaali- ja terveysalan matematiikan valmentavat opinnot XX00EA43-3005
Mon 20.03.2023 time 13:00 - 15:00 (2 h 0 min)	(ZOOM)Sosiaali- ja terveysalan matematiikan valmentavat opinnot XX00EA43-3005
Fri 14.04.2023 time 09:00 - 11:00 (2 h 0 min)	(ei tarvita)Sosiaali- ja terveysalan matematiikan valmentavat opinnot XX00EA43-3005
Tue 25.04.2023 time 09:00 - 11:00 (2 h 0 min)	(ei tarvita)Sosiaali- ja terveysalan matematiikan valmentavat opinnot XX00EA43-3005

Changes to reservations may be possible.

Objective

The students have a good command of basic calculations, unit conversions and essential procedures of calculations. The students know how to correctly interpret mathematical word problems in health care and social services. The students develop their mathematical skills and know how to use various means to alleviate calculation processes and to confirm their correct results.

Content

The course includes unit conversions, different procedures of calculations and estimations of size range. The course introduces important key concepts of mathematics in the field of health care and social services, e.g. concentration and proportionality.

Materials

Materials in Moodle

Teaching methods

Distance lectures, remote exercises, homework, independent training, learning diary .

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student has achieved the course objectives. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and to put to use his/her knowledge and skills.

Assessment methods and criteria

Math exam, homeworks, Finnish