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

Code: XX00EA43-3008

General information


Enrollment
15.10.2024 - 13.11.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
19.12.2024 - 21.02.2025
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Mode of delivery
On-campus
Unit
(2019-2024) School of Health Care
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Higher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants, Health Care and Social Services
Teachers
Sanna Saarivuo
Päivi Leskinen
Teacher in charge
Nea Lehtimäki
Groups
MS11C24S
Korkeakouluopintoihin valmentava koulutus maahanmuuttajille, sosiaali- ja terveysala
Course
XX00EA43

Implementation has 10 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 22 h 45 min.

Time Topic Location
Fri 10.01.2025 time 11:30 - 14:30
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Fri 10.01.2025 time 14:45 - 16:00
(1 h 15 min)
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Fri 17.01.2025 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
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Fri 24.01.2025 time 09:00 - 11:00
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Fri 24.01.2025 time 11:30 - 13:30
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Mon 27.01.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
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Thu 30.01.2025 time 17:30 - 19:00
(1 h 30 min)
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Fri 07.02.2025 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
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Fri 14.02.2025 time 09:00 - 11:00
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MPA5025 Oppimistila
Fri 28.02.2025 time 09:00 - 11:00
(2 h 0 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.

Location and time

Verkko-opetukseen osallistuminen on välttämätöntä.
Suomen kieltä ja matematiikkaa -osuus on puhepainotteinen, joten osallistuminen on pakollista.

Materials

Opettajien materiaali Moodlessa (esimerkit, mallit, oppimistehtävät, tentti).

Teaching methods

Pari- ja yksilötehtävät

Exam schedules

Opintojakson lopussa on loppukokeet: Matematiikan koe ja Suomea ja matematiikkaa -koe.

Student workload

5 op = 135 h

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.

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