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College of Micronesia
PO Box 159
Pohnpei, FM 96941
Course Title: Mathematics for Health Sciences
Department & Number: PH109
Course Description: This course is specifically designed for health science majors. It
incorporates every aspect of Mathematics relevant to health care and health prevention
applications, such as arithmetic computations, algebra, ratios, proportions and systems of
measurement. It also covers introductory statistics, necessary for students to analyze and
interpret data, and it includes topics essential for health care personnel, such as reading
medication labels, dosage calculations, calculations for basic intravenous (IV) therapy, as
well as logarithms, ionic solutions and pH.
Course Prepared by: PHTP Faculty
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State: Pohnpei, National Campus
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The course also meets PLO#(S): NA
Prerequisite Courses: A grade of "C" or better in MS 099, by placement, or permission of
instructor.
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Signature, Chairperson, Curriculum
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PH 109: MATHEMATICS FOR HEALTH SCIENCES
RECOMMENDED BY CAC: 12/13/11
APPROVED BY VPIA: 12/19/11
A. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLOs):
The student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate understanding and apply mathematical concepts in problem solving and
in day to day activities.
2. Present and interpret numeric information in graphic forms.
3. Communicate thoughts and ideas effectively using proper mathematical terms.
B. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLOs) - GENERAL:
The student will be able to:
1. Perform basic arithmetic operations in health applications
2. Perform algebraic manipulations
3. Be familiar with systems of measurements
4. Understand medication labels, prescriptions and syringe calculations.
5. Model health applications with ratios and proportions
6. Perform calculations for basic intravenous (IV), parenteral therapy
7. Use the basics of statistics in allied health work.
8. Perform computations with logarithms, ionic solutions and pH
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C. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLOs) - SPECIFIC:
The student will be able to:
General SLO 1. Perform basic arithmetic operations in health applications.
Student Learning Outcomes
Assessment Strategies
1.1 Perform operations with fractions, decimals, Homework and/or quizzes, and/or
percentages
exams
1.2 Perform conversions among fractions, decimals and Homework and/or quizzes, and/or
percentages
exams
General SLO 2. Perform algebraic manipulations.
Student Learning Outcomes
PH 109: MATHEMATICS FOR HEALTH SCIENCES
Assessment Strategies
RECOMMENDED BY CAC: 12/13/11
APPROVED BY VPIA: 12/19/11
2.1 Solve basic algebraic equations
Homework and/or quizzes, and/or
exams
2.2 Solve problems involving ratios, proportions, and Homework and/or quizzes, and/or
percentages
exams
2.3 Perform calculations necessary in medical formulas.
Homework and/or quizzes, and/or
exams
General SLO 3. Be familiar with systems of measurements.
Student Learning Outcomes
Assessment Strategies
3.1 Describe the concepts related to measurements used Homework and/or quizzes, and/or
in the allied health fields, including volume, mass, exams
weight, and temperature.
3.2 Perform calculations using numbers written in Homework and/or quizzes, and/or
scientific notation.
exams
3.3 Round answers to calculations that contain Homework and/or quizzes, and/or
measurements, using the rules for significant digits.
exams
3.4 Use the fundamental units of metric system (SI), Homework and/or quizzes, and/or
household units, and the apothecary system in making exams
measurements and performing calculations related to
allied health applications.
3.5 Use common temperature scales and convert Homework and/or quizzes, and/or
between scales when necessary.
exams
General SLO 4. Understand medication labels, prescriptions and syringe calculations.
Student Learning Outcomes
Assessment Strategies
4.1 Extract important information regarding medication Homework and/or quizzes, and/or
types or forms, dosage rates, dosage recommendations, exams
medication storage information, expiration dates, and
other patient-related information from the medical
labels and product inserts.
4.2 Read and properly interpret prescriptions for Homework and/or quizzes, and/or
medications and medical orders regarding dosage, type exams
or form of medication, methods of administration, and
directions referring patient care, as prescribed by
physicians.
4.3 Do all necessary calculations
administration of medications.
PH 109: MATHEMATICS FOR HEALTH SCIENCES
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parental Homework and/or quizzes, and/or
exams
RECOMMENDED BY CAC: 12/13/11
APPROVED BY VPIA: 12/19/11
General SLO 5. Model health applications with ratios and proportions
Student Learning Outcomes
Assessment Strategies
5.1 Discuss the uses of ratios and proportions in several Homework and/or quizzes, and/or
common areas of allied health works.
exams
5.2 Apply and manipulate formulas that are in the form Homework and/or quizzes, and/or
of proportions
exams
5.3 Explain how to approach word problems in the Homework and/or quizzes, and/or
context of work.
exams
5.4 Explain the meanings of basic terminology used in Homework and/or quizzes, and/or
health areas discussed.
exams
General SLO 6. Perform calculations for basic intravenous (IV), parenteral therapy
Student Learning Outcomes
Assessment Strategies
6.1 Identify the abbreviations used for IV fluid orders Homework and/or quizzes, and/or
and administration charting.
exams
6.2 Calculate percentages in IV fluids.
6.3 Calculate IV flow rates and infusion times.
Homework and/or quizzes, and/or
exams
Homework and/or quizzes, and/or
exams
General SLO 7. Use the basics of statistics in allied health work.
Student Learning Outcomes
Assessment Strategies
7.1 Define terms related to basic statistics, such as data, Homework and/or quizzes, and/or
population, sample, average, normal curve, and outlier. exams
7.2 Calculate the value of the mean, median, midrange, Homework and/or quizzes, and/or
and mode of a set of data.
exams
7.3 Gather data and create appropriate graphs, such as
line graphs and bar charts, to display data.
7.4 Read and interpret various types of graphs including
pie charts.
Homework and/or quizzes, and/or
exams
Homework and/or quizzes, and/or
exams
7.5 Interpret the meaning of the range, standard Homework and/or quizzes, and/or
deviation, and the coefficient of variation in data exams
analysis
7.6 Use the normal curve and an empirical rule to Homework and/or quizzes, and/or
understand control charts.
exams
PH 109: MATHEMATICS FOR HEALTH SCIENCES
RECOMMENDED BY CAC: 12/13/11
APPROVED BY VPIA: 12/19/11
General SLO 8. Perform computations with logarithms, ionic solutions and pH.
Student Learning Outcomes
Assessment Strategies
8.1 Calculate common logarithms and antilogarithms
Homework and/or quizzes, and/or
exams
8.2 Describe the Ph scale and its values as they relate to Homework and/or quizzes, and/or
the acidity of a solution.
exams
8.3 Calculate the pH values from hydrogen ion Homework and/or quizzes, and/or
concentration
exams
8.4 Calculate hydrogen ion concentration given the pH Homework and/or quizzes, and/or
of a solution
exams
D. COURSE CONTENT
1. Basic arithmetic computations in health applications
2. Review of algebra
3. Systems of measurement
4. Medication labels, prescriptions, and syringe calculations
5. Modeling health applications with ratios and proportions
6. Calculations for basic IV therapy
7. Basics of statistics
8. Logarithms, ionic solutions and pH
E. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
The course will involve the use of lectures and class discussions. Small groups of
cooperative teaching/learning can be utilized. Quizzes, tests, worksheets and a final
examination will provide measurement of achievement of course objectives. Grading is as
per the policy in the current college catalog.
F. REQURIED TEXT(S) AND COURSE MATERIALS
 Timmons, DL and CW Johnson. Math Skills for Allied Health Careers (2008) New
Jersey: Addison Wesley. Or latest edition.
 Scientific calculator.
G. REFERENCE MATERIALS
None
H. INSTRUCTIONAL COSTS
None
I. EVALUATION
None
J. CREDIT BY EXAMINATION
None
PH 109: MATHEMATICS FOR HEALTH SCIENCES
RECOMMENDED BY CAC: 12/13/11
APPROVED BY VPIA: 12/19/11