MATHEMATICS 1102 - Mathematics for Health Services

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

ORIENTATION AND DEADLINE DATES

This is an information sheet only, not the course syllabus. All students must see a mathematics instructor for an orientation.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Math 1102 is designed for health science majors. Topics include systems of measurement, use of formulas, dimensional analysis, percents, decimals, fractions, ratio and proportion, direct and inverse variation, solutions, dosage calculations. Introductory statistics is also covered.
 

COURSE MATERIALS
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COURSE OUTLINE

Unit 1: Computations Using Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
Chapters 1 and 2 in Mathematics for Health Careers
Test 1
Calculators may not be used.

Unit 2: Systems of Measurement
Chapters 4, 5, and 6 in Mathematics for Health Careers
Chapter 1 in Student Supplement for Mathematics 1102

Test 2
Calculators may be used. *
Unit 3: Formulas; Ratio and Proportion; Direct and Inverse Variation
Chapter 2 in Student Supplement for Mathematics 1102
Chapter 3 in Mathematics for Health Careers
Chapter 3 in Student Supplement for Mathematics 1102

Test 3
Calculators may be used. *

Unit 4: Solutions and Dosage Calculations
Chapters 7 and 8 in Mathematics for Health Careers
Test 4
Calculators may be used. *

Unit 5: Introductory Statistics
Units 1 through 8 in Statistics: Decisions Through Data
Test
5
Calculators may be used. *

*Graphing and programmable calculators are NOT permitted.

This is a three-semester-hour-credit-course.   

The prerequisite for Math 1102 is Math 0481 (or college equivalent) with a grade of C or better OR a qualifying score on the mathematics placement test. 

You need a commitment to study and the time (6-9 hours per week) to complete the assigned work.