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

Code: XX00EA43-3007

General information


Enrollment
25.03.2024 - 09.04.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
18.03.2024 - 10.05.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Virtual portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Online
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
MS11C24K
Korkeakouluopintoihin valmentava koulutus maahanmuuttajille, sosiaali- ja terveysala
Course
XX00EA43

Implementation has 16 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 27 h 55 min.

Time Topic Location
Fri 22.03.2024 time 11:30 - 13:30
(2 h 0 min)
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Fri 22.03.2024 time 13:45 - 15:30
(1 h 45 min)
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Fri 05.04.2024 time 09:00 - 10:30
(1 h 30 min)
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Fri 05.04.2024 time 10:45 - 12:00
(1 h 15 min)
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Fri 05.04.2024 time 13:00 - 15:00
(2 h 0 min)
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Fri 12.04.2024 time 09:00 - 11:30
(2 h 30 min)
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Fri 12.04.2024 time 12:00 - 13:45
(1 h 45 min)
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Fri 12.04.2024 time 14:00 - 16:00
(2 h 0 min)
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Fri 19.04.2024 time 09:00 - 10:30
(1 h 30 min)
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Fri 19.04.2024 time 10:30 - 12:00
(1 h 30 min)
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Fri 19.04.2024 time 12:45 - 14:15
(1 h 30 min)
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Fri 19.04.2024 time 14:30 - 16:00
(1 h 30 min)
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Fri 26.04.2024 time 09:00 - 11:00
(2 h 0 min)
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Fri 26.04.2024 time 14:15 - 15:45
(1 h 30 min)
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Fri 03.05.2024 time 09:00 - 11:00
(2 h 0 min)
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Fri 03.05.2024 time 14:20 - 16:00
(1 h 40 min)
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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

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