Introduction to Mathematics in Health Care and Social Services (5 ECTS)
Code: XX00FV58-3002
General information
- Enrollment
- 20.12.2025 - 18.01.2026
- Registration for implementation has not started yet.
- Timing
- 15.12.2025 - 13.02.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 ECTS
- Mode of delivery
- On-campus
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 30
- Degree programmes
- Higher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants, Health Care and Social Services
Implementation has 8 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 20 h 0 min.
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Fri 09.01.2026 time 09:00 - 12:00 (3 h 0 min) |
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Fri 16.01.2026 time 09:00 - 12:00 (3 h 0 min) |
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Fri 23.01.2026 time 09:00 - 11:00 (2 h 0 min) |
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Fri 23.01.2026 time 11:30 - 13:30 (2 h 0 min) |
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Fri 30.01.2026 time 09:00 - 12:00 (3 h 0 min) |
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Fri 06.02.2026 time 09:00 - 12:00 (3 h 0 min) |
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Fri 13.02.2026 time 09:00 - 11:00 (2 h 0 min) |
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Fri 20.02.2026 time 09:00 - 11:00 (2 h 0 min) |
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Learning outcomes
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.