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Introduction to Mathematics in Nursing (5 cr)

Code: TH00CR22-3002

General information


Enrollment

06.01.2025 - 31.01.2025

Timing

10.02.2025 - 04.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Turku University of Applied Sciences

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

15 - 26

Degree programmes

  • Higher education preparatory program for immigrants

Teachers

  • Jaana Forsbacka

Groups

  • VALMEK25A
  • VALMEK25
  • 13.02.2025 10:00 - 12:30, Hoitoalan matematiikan valmentavat opinnot TH00CR22-3002
  • 24.02.2025 12:00 - 15:00, Hoitoalan matematiikan valmentavat opinnot TH00CR22-3002
  • 27.02.2025 09:00 - 12:00, Hoitoalan matematiikan valmentavat opinnot TH00CR22-3002
  • 03.03.2025 12:00 - 15:00, Hoitoalan matematiikan valmentavat opinnot TH00CR22-3002
  • 06.03.2025 09:00 - 12:00, Hoitoalan matematiikan valmentavat opinnot TH00CR22-3002
  • 10.03.2025 12:00 - 14:00, Hoitoalan matematiikan valmentavat opinnot TH00CR22-3002
  • 13.03.2025 09:00 - 12:00, Hoitoalan matematiikan valmentavat opinnot TH00CR22-3002
  • 17.03.2025 11:30 - 14:00, Hoitoalan matematiikan valmentavat opinnot TH00CR22-3002
  • 20.03.2025 09:30 - 12:30, Hoitoalan matematiikan valmentavat opinnot TH00CR22-3002
  • 24.03.2025 12:00 - 15:00, Hoitoalan matematiikan valmentavat opinnot TH00CR22-3002
  • 27.03.2025 09:00 - 12:00, Hoitoalan matematiikan valmentavat opinnot TH00CR22-3002
  • 31.03.2025 12:00 - 15:00, Hoitoalan matematiikan valmentavat opinnot TH00CR22-3002

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. 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, e.g. concentration and proportionality.

Evaluation scale

H-5