Introduction to Mathematics in Health Care and Social Services (5 cr)
Code: TH00BH20-3002
General information
Enrollment
01.01.2022 - 06.03.2022
Timing
07.03.2022 - 29.04.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Campus
Location-independent
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 20
Degree programmes
- Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
- Päivi Erkko
Groups
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VALMEK22
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
H-5