Introduction to Mathematics in Health Care and Social Services (5 cr)
Code: TH00BM49-3003
General information
Enrollment
24.05.2021 - 30.05.2021
Timing
01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
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 - 30
Degree programmes
- VALME Higher education preparatory program for immigrans (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Jyrki Innanen
- Marja Tanskanen
Teacher in charge
Jyrki Innanen
Groups
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VALMEK21VALME 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