MAT 1130 Mathematics in Health Sciences
Solve health science applications; convert within and between metric, household and apothecary systems; read and interpret health science labels and graphs; calculate and apply statistical concepts; solve problems involving parenteral, pediatric and/or intravenous administration and dosage calculations. Traditional testing (proctored or in Testing Center) is used in all online sections.
Division: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Department: Mathematics
Repeatable Credit: No
Offered Online: Yes
Prereqs: MAT 0050 OR Satisfactory score on math placement test
Outcomes
- Convert appropriate units of measurement between and within the metric, household and apothecary systems and systems of time, temperature, length and weight.
- Read and interpret and/or complete labels and graphs related to health science.
- Calculate and apply appropriate statistical concepts such as mean, median and mode.
- Accurately compute with fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios and proportions as needed for a variety of health science applications.
Credit Hours: 3
Classroom Hours: 3