Mathematics and Physics (5 ECTS)

Objective

As a student you are able to describe physical laws and phenomena sufficiently to enable you to understand the physical operating principles of the most common methods and devices used in laboratory work. You can perform basic calculations and apply these to biomedical laboratory work. You know how to convert units, solve equations, and identify and describe mathematical dependencies.
You are able to draw conclusions from distributions. You know how to use spreadsheet software to calculate and analyse statistical parameters and correlation between variables, and interpret and assess statistical reports in laboratory work.

Content

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

Materials

Basic mathematics: material on Moodle https://moodle.metropolia.fi/course/view.php?id=2998
Mathematical statistics: material on Moodle https://moodle.metropolia.fi/course/view.php?id=121
Physics: material on Moodle: https://moodle.metropolia.fi/course/view.php?id=2850

Teaching methods

Activating lecture
Assignment guided learning
Guided assignments

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

Basic mathematics: Moodle assignments.
Assignment in Mathematics: dead line agreed later
Mathematical statistics: exam
Physics: homework and exam. Exam date to be agreed on lessons.

International connections

N/A

Student workload

Mathematics 16 h lectures, 24 h independent work
Mathematical statistics: 16 h lectures, 2 h exam, 34 h independent work

Content scheduling

Basic mathematics, mathematical statistics and physics will be started already on the 1. period

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.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

0–5
Assessment framework, see the appendix.
Assessment criteria for beginners are applied.

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam 100%
Continuous assessment
Physics: sum of homework and exam points: grade 1 = 50% of the total max. points, 2 = 60%, 3 = 70%, 4 = 80%, 5 = 90% (Physics is 40%)(grades 0-5)

Qualifications

Prior competence : No prior competence