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

Study unit code: TH00BM49

Credits

5 op

Learning outcomes

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.

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Higher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants (ROV) - Aiming at Social Services and Health Care (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Jyrki Innanen
  • Marja Tanskanen
Teacher in charge

Jyrki Innanen

Groups
  • VALME24
    VALME Korkeakouluopintoihin valmentava koulutus maahanmuuttajille

Learning outcomes

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.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

02.07.2023 - 31.07.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 42

Degree programmes
  • VALME Higher education preparatory program for immigrans (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Jyrki Innanen
  • Marja Tanskanen
Teacher in charge

Jyrki Innanen

Groups
  • VALME23
    VALME Korkeakouluopintoihin valmentava koulutus maahanmuuttajille

Learning outcomes

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.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Timing

01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Higher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants (ROV) - Aiming at Social Services and Health Care (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Jyrki Innanen
Teacher in charge

Jyrki Innanen

Groups
  • VALME22
    VALME Korkeakouluopintoihin valmentava koulutus maahanmuuttajille

Learning outcomes

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.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed