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Introduction to Mathematics in Health Care and Social Services (5 cr)

Code: TH00BH20-3003

General information

Enrollment

15.09.2022

Timing

13.02.2023 - 07.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Turku University of Applied Sciences

Campus

Location-independent

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

7 - 15

Degree programmes

  • Higher education preparatory program for immigrants

Teachers

  • Päivi Erkko

Groups

  • VALMEK23
    Korkeakouluopintoihin valmentava koulutus maahanmuuttajille

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