OntarioLearn Course Details Start at 05/14/2024
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Course Details
| Course Title |
Math for Pre-Health I |
| Conestoga Course Code |
OLRN1187 |
| Host College |
Lambton College |
| OntarioLearn Course Code |
LA-MTH1013 |
| Start Date |
05/14/2024 |
| End Date |
08/20/2024 |
| Course Fee |
$431.25 |
| Hours |
45 |
| Pre-requisites |
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| Course Description |
By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the ability to evaluate a variety of arithmetic and algebraic expressions and apply these principles to typical problems that arise in the health care fields. Concepts studied include numeracy fundamentals; systems of measurement and dimensional analysis; algebra, with an emphasis on analytical techniques; and geometry. Students will develop essential critical thinking and problem solving skills through exposure to application problems, including dosage calculations and solution dilutions. Students will use numerical methods along with graphs to describe the relationship between quantities. |
| Midterm Exam Format |
Online-no supervision requirement |
| Final Exam Format |
Online-no supervision requirement |
| Final Exam Group |
05/14/2024 |
| Other Evaluation Details |
Assignments 15%, Tests 55%, Final Exam 30% |
| Minimum Passing Mark |
50 |
| Mandatory Chats |
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| Mandatory Group Work |
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| Other Details |
A Sharp EL-W516 calculator is required. |
| Platform |
d2l/brightspace |
| Computer Software Requirements |
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| Additional |
We suggest you do not purchase your textbook until approximately two weeks prior to the course start date as textbooks may change. |
| Textbook Information |
Purchase textbook from www.textnet.ca. No substitutions unless otherwise stated. |
Textbooks
| Textbook Title |
Mathematics for Health Sciences |
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| Author |
Lee, Kugathasan, Saunders |
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| Publisher |
Vretta Inc. |
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| Edition |
2nd |
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| ISBN |
9781927737750 |
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