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Mathematics in Laboratory Work (3 ECTS)

Code: SX00FX49-3002

General information


Enrollment
05.05.2025 - 14.09.2025
Enrollment is ongoing
Enroll to the implementation in OMA
Timing
19.08.2025 - 19.12.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 ECTS
Mode of delivery
On-campus
Campus
Myllypurontie 1
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
0 - 78
Degree programmes
Biomedical Laboratory Science
Teachers
Päivi Leskinen
Teacher in charge
Päivi Leskinen
Course
SX00FX49

Implementation has 11 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 30 h 15 min.

Time Topic Location
Thu 28.08.2025 time 12:45 - 16:00
(3 h 15 min)
(ZOOM)Laboratoriotyön matemaattiset sovellukset SX00FX49-3002, Laboratoriotyön fysikaaliset ja matemaattiset sovellukset SX00FR38-3002
Wed 03.09.2025 time 12:45 - 16:00
(3 h 15 min)
(ZOOM)Laboratoriotyön matemaattiset sovellukset SX00FX49-3002, Laboratoriotyön fysikaaliset ja matemaattiset sovellukset SX00FR38-3002
Wed 17.09.2025 time 12:45 - 16:00
(3 h 15 min)
(ZOOM)Laboratoriotyön fysikaaliset ja matemaattiset sovellukset SX00FR38-3002, Laboratoriotyön matemaattiset sovellukset SX00FX49-3002
Thu 18.09.2025 time 12:45 - 16:00
(3 h 15 min)
(ZOOM)Laboratoriotyön fysikaaliset ja matemaattiset sovellukset SX00FR38-3002, Laboratoriotyön matemaattiset sovellukset SX00FX49-3002
Wed 24.09.2025 time 12:45 - 16:00
(3 h 15 min)
(ZOOM)Laboratoriotyön fysikaaliset ja matemaattiset sovellukset SX00FR38-3002, Laboratoriotyön matemaattiset sovellukset SX00FX49-3002
Thu 02.10.2025 time 08:30 - 11:45
(3 h 15 min)
(ZOOM)Laboratoriotyön fysikaaliset ja matemaattiset sovellukset SX00FR38-3002, Laboratoriotyön matemaattiset sovellukset SX00FX49-3002
Thu 09.10.2025 time 12:45 - 16:00
(3 h 15 min)
(ZOOM)Laboratoriotyön fysikaaliset ja matemaattiset sovellukset SX00FR38-3002, Laboratoriotyön matemaattiset sovellukset SX00FX49-3002
Mon 20.10.2025 time 09:00 - 11:00
(2 h 0 min)
Laboratoriotyön matemaattiset sovellukset SX00FX49-3002
Thu 27.11.2025 time 14:00 - 16:00
(2 h 0 min)
Laboratoriotyön matemaattiset sovellukset SX00FX49-3002, Laboratoriotyön fysikaaliset ja matemaattiset sovellukset SX00FR38-3002
Thu 04.12.2025 time 14:00 - 16:00
(2 h 0 min)
Laboratoriotyön matemaattiset sovellukset SX00FX49-3002, Laboratoriotyön fysikaaliset ja matemaattiset sovellukset SX00FR38-3002
Wed 10.12.2025 time 10:00 - 11:30
(1 h 30 min)
ETÄ Fysiikka tentti: Laboratoriotyön fysikaaliset sovellukset SX00FX48-3002, Laboratoriotyön matemaattiset sovellukset SX00FX49-3002
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Learning outcomes

The student
• is able to perform basic calculations and apply these to biomedical laboratory work
• is able to convert units, solve equations, and identify and describes mathematical dependencies
• is able to use spreadsheet software to calculate and analyses statistical parameters and correlation between variables
• is able to interpret and assess statistical reports in laboratory work.

Content

• Unit conversions
• Significant figures
• Powers and square roots
• 1st order equation and comparison
• Linear equations and proportions
• Logarithms and exponential functions
• Diagnostic parameters
• Interpretation and assessment of statistical reports
• Spreadsheet software

Prerequisites

No prior requirements.

Teaching methods

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

Location and time

Lessons distance meeting lessons

Learning materials and recommended literature

Basic mathematics: material on Moodle
Mathematical statistics: material on Moodle

Internship and working life connections

N/A

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Basic mathematics: Moodle assignments.
Assignment in Mathematics: 28.11.2025
Mathematical statistics: exam 20.10.2025, re-exams 27.11.2025 and 4.12.2025

International connections

N/A

Student workload

3 cr = 84 h
Mathematics 16 h lectures, 16 h independent work
Mathematical statistics: 16 h lectures, 2 h exam, 38 h independent work

Content scheduling

Basic mathematics, mathematical statisticss.

Further information for students

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.

Math and statistics in Zoom: https://metropolia.zoom.us/my/leskinen

Assessment methods and criteria

Mathematics: Test of one's own math skills in Moodle
Mathematical statistics: Exam + lesson tasks must be done
Continuos assessment, home work.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment: 1-5
For assessment criteria, see the attachment.
The assessment criteria for beginners are applied.

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