Introduction to mathematics in health care and social servicesLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: VA00DM63
Credits
5 op
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.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
1-2
Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
3-4
Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
5
Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.
Timing
08.02.2023 - 17.05.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
- Vesa Partanen
Groups
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VALME23KHigher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants
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.
Opiskelumateriaali
Learn and additional material
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Weekly scheduled studies for the students in the immigrants' preparatory programm.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
Generic skills for UAS health care and social work studies and working life.
Tentit ja muut määräajat
See the schedule in the Learn platform
Kansainvälinen yhteistyö
International group of students, language and culture aware methods
Opiskelijan työmäärä
135 h
Further information
Weekly scheduled studies for the students in the immigrants' preparatory programm.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
1-2
Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
3-4
Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
5
Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.