Physics and Mathematics (5 ECTS)

Objective

The student is able to describe physical laws and phenomena sufficiently to understand the physical operating principles of the most common methods and devices used in laboratory work. To perform basic calculations and apply these to biomedical laboratory work. To convert units, solve equations, and identify and describe mathematical dependencies. To use spreadsheet software to calculate and analyse statistical parameters and correlation between variables, and interpret and assess statistical reports in laboratory work.

Content

Contents
- Mechanics and mechanical applications
- Thermodynamics and applications relating to physical states
- Electricity
- Radiation physics
- Optics
- Unit conversions
- Significant figures
- Powers and square roots
- Linear equations and proportions
- Logarithms and exponential functions
- Diagnostic parameters
- Interpretation and assessment of statistical reports
- Spreadsheet software

Location and time

Lessons and/or distance meeting lessons

Materials

Basic mathematics: material on Moodle
Mathematical statistics: material on Moodle
Physics: Uploaded on Moodle
High school level chemistry book is relevant for a supporting material.

Teaching methods

Lessons and/or distance meeting lessons, guided assignments and homework problems
Activating lecture
Assignment guided learning
Guided assignments

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

Basic mathematics: Moodle assignments.
Assignment in Mathematics: 16.5.2025
Mathematical statistics: exam 10.10.2025, re-exams 27.11.2025 and 4.12.2025
Physics: Exam 16.12.2024 13.00-14.30 Resits SU202501, SU202503.

There is a "preliminary exam" in physics, which is taken in Moodle, deadline 9.10.2024 8.30. Take a look at ”Fysiikkamatsku_1” chapters 2.1, 2.2, 2.5 (before section 2.5.1), 3, 4.1, 4.2 of the handout. and take the preliminary exam based on them on the first hour to be held. Study material can be used in the exam and you can take the exam as many times as you want. After taking the test, you will receive feedback from the test with hints pointing to the correct answers.

International connections

N/A

Student workload

5 cr = 138 h
Mathematics 12 h lectures, 16 h independent work
Mathematical statistics: 16 h lectures, 2 h exam, 38 h independent work
Physics: 24 h lectures, 2 h exam, 28 h independent work

Content scheduling

Basic mathematics, mathematical statistics and physics.
Physics: mechanics and applications of mechanics, temperature and heat, phases and phase changes waves and sound, electricity, radiation and optical and photometrical applications

Further information

Tuition in Finnish
Students must confirm their attendance for a course implementation by being present when tuition begins or in another manner agreed with the lecturer; for example, by returning the first course assignment. Students who are unable to attend the first teaching session due to illness may also confirm their attendance by informing the lecturer of this in advance.
Physics: Check also tutorial videos found on the Internet.

Physics lessons on Zoom: https://metropolia.zoom.us/j/2755758729, key 1234
Math and statistics in Zoom: https://metropolia.zoom.us/my/leskinen

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

For evaluation criteria, see the attachment.
Assessment criteria for beginners are applied.

Assessment methods and criteria

Mathematics: Test of one's own math skills in Moodle
Mathematical statistics: Exam 100% + lesson tasks must be done
Continuos assessment, home work.
Physics: Continuos assessment, home work.
Physics exam: Relationship between percentage of points of the maximum points and grade: grade 1 = 50% of the total max. points, 2 = 60%, 3 = 70%, 4 = 80%, 5 = 90% (Physics is 40%)(grades 0-5)
You will get plus points in the final exam if the score of the formative test is better than in the final test.