vcc.ca
MATH 1205: Applied Mathematics for Health Sciences 2
Effective date
September 2017
Department
UT Math
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
A continuation of Applied Mathematics for Health Sciences 1, this course will enable students to further develop their critical thinking and problem-solving math skills through solving health care-related math problems such as dosage calculations, concentrations, dilutions, reconstitutions of solutions; working with linear equations, systems, functions and simple geometric objects with applications to everyday life problems.
Credits
2.5
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
Applied Mathematics for Health Sciences 1 with at least a 'C-'.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Calculate the concentrations and volumes of solutions in dilution and reconstitution problems.
- Determine the correct dosage of a drug, based on the drug order, the drug label, the patient’s weight or Body Surface Area (BSA).
- Calculate flow rates given drug amount, time, and drop rate.
- Solve first degree linear equations in one variable, and solve simple formulas for one variable.
- Solve systems of linear equations by graphing, substitution and elimination methods, and solve application problems.
- Perform polynomial operations and factorization and solve applied problems using polynomial equations and functions.
- Solve application problems using side length, angles, perimeter, area and volume of simple 2- and 3-dimensional shapes and solids.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Challenge exam or other method of assessment may be possible
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 48
Total Hours: 48
Total Hours: 48
Instructional Strategies
The course uses a combination of lectures, demonstrations, group work, class discussion and software demonstrations.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
30 |
|
|
Quizzes/Tests |
40 |
Four tests worth 10% each |
|
Final Exam |
30 |
|
Course topics
- Dilutions, Solutions and Concentrations Dilutions, Concentrations, Concentrations and Volumes of Two Solutions, Percent Solutions.
- Drug Dosages and IV Calculations Reading and Interpreting Drug Orders and Drug Labels, Dosage Calculations Formulas, Proportions and Dimensional Analysis, Parenteral Dosage Calculations, Reconstitution of Solutions, Intravenous Flow Rates, Titration of Intravenous Medications, Dosages Based on Weight, Dosages Based on Body Surface Area.
- Linear Equations,Graphing & Variation The Coordinate Plane, Slope and Rate of Change, Graphing Linear Equations Using the Slope, Graphing Linear Equations Using Tables, Interpreting Linear and Nonlinear Graphs, Direct and Inverse Variation.
- Geometry Angles and Lines, Geometric Figures, Understanding Area and Volume, Surface Area, Density.
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.