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

Code: XX00FV58-3001

General information


Enrollment
25.01.2025 - 23.02.2025
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
24.02.2025 - 04.04.2025
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
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
Higher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants, Health Care and Social Services
Teachers
Päivi Leskinen
Sanna Saarivuo
Teacher in charge
Nea Lehtimäki
Groups
MS11C25K
Korkeakouluopintoihin valmentava koulutus maahanmuuttajille, sosiaali- ja terveysala
Course
XX00FV58

Implementation has 12 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 26 h 45 min.

Time Topic Location
Fri 28.02.2025 time 12:00 - 15:00
(3 h 0 min)
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Thu 06.03.2025 time 16:15 - 17:30
(1 h 15 min)
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Fri 07.03.2025 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
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MPC4013 Oppimistila
Fri 14.03.2025 time 09:00 - 11:00
(2 h 0 min)
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MPA5025 Oppimistila
Fri 14.03.2025 time 11:30 - 13:30
(2 h 0 min)
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MPA5025 Oppimistila
Thu 20.03.2025 time 16:00 - 17:30
(1 h 30 min)
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Fri 21.03.2025 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
Sosiaali- ja terveysalan matematiikan valmentavat opinnot XX00FV58-3001
MPC4013 Oppimistila
Wed 26.03.2025 time 16:00 - 18:30
(2 h 30 min)
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Thu 27.03.2025 time 16:00 - 17:30
(1 h 30 min)
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Fri 28.03.2025 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
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Fri 04.04.2025 time 09:00 - 11:00
(2 h 0 min)
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MPC4013 Oppimistila
Fri 11.04.2025 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.

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.

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.

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