Introduction to Mathematics in Health Care and Social ServicesLaajuus (5 cr)
Course unit code: TH00BH20
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Teaching language
- Finnish
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.