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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
Department of Mathematics
Syllabus in GE1: Mathematics in the Modern World
1st Semester, SY: 2024 – 2025

UEP’s Vision: A globally competitive university producing graduates in pursuit of Institutional Graduate Outcomes: Graduates of the University of Eastern
higher economic welfare of the people and the community through inclusion and Philippines should:
cooperation from the stakeholders. 1. Exhibit proficiency in their chosen field of discipline through their involvement
in various types of employment;
UEP’s Mission: Provide technical and professional training, advanced instruction in 2. Utilize research methodologies that will allow them to generate new knowledge
literature, arts, philosophy, the sciences and promotion of innovation, scientific and and address problems and issues and promote development;
technological researches. 3. Values Philippine historical and cultural heritage;
4. Demonstrate global awareness through responsible global citizenship;
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Uphold the values of relevance, integrity, productivity and excellence in service
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College Goals: Program Outcomes: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics graduates should:

The college aims to produce graduates who are professionally competent 1. articulate the latest developments in mathematics;
with scientific attitude, true humanists, effective leaders endowed with faith, values, 2. effectively communicate orally and in writing mathematical ideas using clear and
love of country, efficient promoter and facilitator of learning, and strong commitment precise language;
towards national, regional, and provincial goals. 3. work effectively in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural ideas using clear and
precise language;
4. demonstrate professional, social, and ethical responsibility, especially in
practicing intellectual property rights as well as commit integrity of data;
5. preserve and promote Filipino historical and cultural heritage based on RA 7722;
6. participate in the generation of new knowledge or in research and development
projects aligned to local and national development agenda or goals;
7. demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge and understanding in the core of the
physical and natural sciences and mathematics;
8. use critical and problem-solving skills using the scientific method;
9. interpret scientific data and reflect on relevant scientific and ethical issues;
10. carry out basic mathematical and statistical computations and appropriate
technologies in the analysis of data;
11. design and perform techniques and procedures following safe and responsible
laboratory and field practices;
12. gain mastery in the core areas of mathematics and to pursue advanced studies
in mathematics;
13. demonstrate skills in pattern, generalization, abstraction, critical analysis,
synthesis, problem solving, and rigorous argument;
14. develop and enhance perception of vitality and importance of mathematics in the
modern world including interrelationship within mathematics and its connection to
other disciplines;
15. appreciate the concept and role of proof and reasoning and demonstrate
knowledge in reading and mathematical proofs;
16. make and evaluate mathematical conjectures and arguments and validate their
own mathematical thinking.

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Course Title: Mathematics in the Modern World
Course Credits: 3 units Contact Hours/Week: 3 hours/week
Course Description: This course deals with nature of mathematics, appreciation of its practical, intellectual, and aesthetic dimensions, and
application of mathematical tools in daily life.

The course begins with an introduction to the nature of mathematics as an exploration of patterns (in nature and the
environment) and as an application of inductive and deductive reasoning. By exploring these topics, students are encouraged to
go beyond the typical understanding of mathematics as merely a set of formulas but as a source of aesthetics in patterns of
nature, for example, and a rich language itself (and of science) governed by logic and reasoning.

The course then proceeds to survey ways in which mathematics provides a tool for understanding and dealing with various
aspects of present-day living, such as managing personal finances, making social choices, appreciating geometric designs,
understanding codes used in data transmission and security, and dividing limited resources fairly. These aspects will provide
opportunities for actually doing mathematics in a broad range of exercises that bring out the various dimensions of mathematics
as a way of knowing, and test the students’ understanding and capacity. (CMO No. 20, series of 2013)

Prerequisite: None
Course Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, the students should be able to:

Knowledge:
1. Discuss and argue about the nature of mathematics, what it is, how it is expressed, represented, and used.
2. Use different types of reasoning to justify statements and arguments made about mathematics and mathematical
concepts.
3. Discuss the language and symbol of mathematics.

Skills:
1. Use a variety of statistical tools to process and manage numerical data;
2. Analyze codes and coding schemes used for identification, privacy, and security purposes;
3. Use mathematics in other areas such as finance, voting, health and medicine, business, environment, arts and design,
and recreation.

Values:
1. Appreciate the nature and uses of mathematics in everyday life.
2. Affirm honesty and integrity in the application of mathematics to various human endeavors

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Number of Hours: 3 hours every week for 18 weeks or 54 hours in a semester.
COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMEFRAME
Weeks COURSE CONTENT/SUBJECT MATTER
1 Orientation on the University’s Vision, Mission and Institutional Outcomes, Program Objectives, Course Policies
2 The Nature of Mathematics
3-5 The Language of Mathematics
6-9 Problem Solving and Reasoning
10 Mid-term Examination Week
11 Problem Solving and Reasoning
12-15 Data Management
16-17 Math Finance
18 FINAL EXAMINATION

LEARNING PLAN
Teaching and Learning
Assessment
Learning Outcomes Course Content/Topic Activities/Instructional Resources
Tasks
Delivery/Method
At the end of the week, the students MODULE 1 Aufmann, R., Lockwood, J., et.al, Mathematics in the Modern
should be able to: Teacher Instruction Quiz World, Rex Bookstore, Inc., 2018. Lerner, K.L., Lerner, B.W., Real-
THE NATURE OF life Math, Vol. 2, Thomson Gale, 2006. Nocon, R., Nocon, E.,
 identify patterns in nature and Essential Mathematics for the Modern World, C & E Publishing, Inc.
MATHEMATICS Individual Exercises
irregularities; 2018. Post, T.R., The Role of Manipulative Materials in the Learning
 articulate the importance in Mathematical Concepts. Retrieved from:
mathematics in one’s life; I. Mathematics in Nature
http://www.cehd.umm.edu/ci/rationalnumberproject/81_4.html
 argue about mathematics,
what it is, how it is expressed,  The Fibonacci Sequence
represented, and used; and
 express appreciation for
mathematics as a human
II. Numbers and Patterns
endeavor.

MODULE 2 Quiz Aufmann, R., Lockwood, J., et.al, Mathematics in the Modern
 know the characteristic of the Teacher Instruction World, Rex Bookstore, Inc., 2018. Nocon, R., Nocon, E., Essential
language of mathematics The Language of Mathematics Mathematics for the Modern World, C & E Publishing, Inc. 2018.
 identify analogies of the Individual Exercises
English language and I. The Language of Mathematics
mathematical language; Expressions vs. sentences
 distinguish mathematical  Conventions in the

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 expression from a mathematical language
mathematical sentence;
 determine the truth of a
mathematical sentence;
 know the conventions in the
language of mathematics; and
 translate English phrases to
mathematical expressions,
and vice-versa.
 describe sets using the roster MODULE 3 Quiz Aufmann, R., Lockwood, J., et.al, Mathematics in the Modern
method, set-builder notation, Teacher Instruction World, Rex Bookstore, Inc., 2018. Malik, D.S. & Sen, M. K., Discrete
and real axis; Mathematics: Theory and Applications, Cengage Learning, 2010.
 determine set relations; Individual Exercises Nocon, R., Nocon, E., Essential Mathematics for the Modern World,
The Language of Mathematics
 determine Cartesian product; C & E Publishing, Inc. 2018.
 determine a function as a
special type of relation; I. Four Basic Concepts: Sets,
 show that some functions are Relations, Functions and Binary
equal; and Operations
 show associative binary
operations.
 describe the nature of logic; MODULE 4 Quiz Alferez, M. S., et.al. (2010). Statistics and Probability. Revised
 illustrate statements; Teacher Instruction Edition. Manila: MSA Publishing House Aufmann, R., Lockwood, J.,
 distinguish simple statements The Language of Mathematics et.al, Mathematics in the Modern World, Rex Bookstore, Inc.,
from compound statements; Individual Exercises 2018. Flores, Maricar; Gagani, Ray Ferdinand M. & Ypanto,
 use logical connectives to I. Elementary Logic Quennie C. Worktext in General Gonzales, J.O. , et.al. (2015).
 Logic Statements Essential Statistics. Manila: MaxCor Publishing House, Inc. Nocon,
translate compound
 Operations on Statements R., Nocon, E., Essential Mathematics for the Modern World, C & E
statements to symbol and vice
Publishing, Inc. 2018. Mathematics(2016). C & E Publishing
versa
Company.
 performs operations II. Truth Tables, Tautology,
statements; Contradiction, and Contingency
 determine the truth value of a III. Equivalent Statements
statement; IV. Quantifiers and Negations
 form the different forms of V. Arguments and Euler Diagram
conditional statements;
 illustrate different types of
tautology;
 determine the validity of
arguments; and
 use Euler diagram to
determine the validity of

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 arguments.
 apply inductive and deductive MODULE 5 Quiz Aufmann, R., Lockwood, J., et.al, Mathematics in the Modern
reasoning to solve problems; Teacher Instruction World, Rex Bookstore, Inc., 2018. Gonzales, J.O. , et.al. (2015).
 perform inductive and Problem Solving and Reasoning Essential Statistics. Manila: MaxCor Publishing House, Inc. Nocon,
deductive reasoning; and Individual Exercises R., Nocon, E., Essential Mathematics for the Modern World, C & E
 use inductive and deductive Publishing, Inc. 2018.
reasoning to create
I. Inductive and Deductive
conclusion. Reasoning

 Logic Puzzle
 Kenken Puzzle
 Magic Square
 define the terms of a MODULE 6 Quiz Aufmann, R., Lockwood, J., et.al, Mathematics in the Modern
sequence, Fibonacci Teacher Instruction World, Rex Bookstore, Inc., 2018. Gonzales, J.O. , et.al. (2015).
sequence and polygonal Problem Solving and Reasoning Essential Statistics. Manila: MaxCor Publishing House, Inc. Nocon,
numbers; Individual Exercises R., Nocon, E., Essential Mathematics for the Modern World, C & E
 use difference table to Publishing, Inc. 2018.
I. Problem Solving with Patterns
sequence and the 𝑛th-term
determine the next term of a

 Terms of Sequence
use the 𝑛th-term formula,
formula of a sequence; and
 nth term Formula for
Fibonacci numbers, and 𝑛th-

Sequence
term formula for polygonal  Fibonacci Sequence
numbers to determine the nth-  Polygonal Numbers
term of a sequence.

MIDTERM EXAMINATION

 evaluate given problems using MODULE 7 Quiz Aufmann, R., Lockwood, J., et.al, Mathematics in the Modern
Polya’s four step process; Teacher Instruction World, Rex Bookstore, Inc., 2018. Gonzales, J.O. , et.al. (2015).
 use the problem solving Problem Solving and Reasoning Essential Statistics. Manila: MaxCor Publishing House, Inc. Nocon,
strategies to solve real-world Individual Exercises R., Nocon, E., Essential Mathematics for the Modern World, C & E
problems; and I. Problem Solving Strategies Publishing, Inc. 2018.
 perform strategies involving
solve a similar but simpler  Polya’s Four-Step
problem, make an organized Problem Solving Strategy
list, make a table and look for
a pattern, work backwards,
and guess and check
 define statistics; MODULE 8 Quiz Aufmann, R., Lockwood, J., et.al, Mathematics in the Modern
 differentiate descriptive and Teacher Instruction World, Rex Bookstore, Inc., 2018. Lerner, K.L., Lerner, B.W., Real-
life Math, Vol. 2, Thomson Gale, 2006. Nocon, R., Nocon, E.,

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 inferential statistics; Data Management Essential Mathematics for the Modern World, C & E Publishing, Inc.
 evaluate the different Individual Exercises 2018. Post, T.R., The Role of Manipulative Materials in the Learning
measures of the average; I. Statistics and its importance Mathematical Concepts. Retrieved from:
 explain the appropriate II. Areas of Statistics http://www.cehd.umm.edu/ci/rationalnumberproject/81_4.html
measure of the average to use  Descriptive and Inferential
in a given data set; III. Classification of Variables
 use a variety of statistical tools IV. Levels of Measurement
to process and manage V. Measures of Central Tendency
numerical data, and VI. Measures of Dispersion
 appreciate the use of statistical VII. Measures of Relative Position
data in making important
decisions.
 determine the are under MODULE 9 Quiz Aufman, R., et.al. (2008). Mathematical Excursions. 3rd Edition.
the standard normal curve; Teacher Instruction Cengage Learning Gonzales, J.O. , et.al. (2015). Essential Statistics.
 standardize a normal Data Management Manila: MaxCor Publishing House, Inc. Alferez, M. S., et.al. (2010).
curve; Individual Exercises Statistics and Probability. Revised Edition. Manila: MSA Publishing
 determine cut-off-scores; House
 determine the correlation I. Normal Distribution
coefficient; and 5. determine II. Linear Regression
the equation of the regression III. Correlation
line.
 calculate simple and MODULE 10 Quiz Essential Mathematics in the Modern World (2018). Nocon, R &
compound interest; Teacher Instruction Nocon, E. Mathematics in the Modern World (2018). Aufmann, R.,
 define and classify Math Finance Lockwood, J., Nation, R. Clegg, D., Epp, S., Abad, E. Cengage
different investment such as Individual Exercises Learning. Worktext in General Mathematics(2016). Flores, Maricar;
stocks and bonds; and Gagani, Ray Ferdinand M. & Ypanto, Quennie C. C & E Publishing
 determine better I. Simple Interest
Company. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/Mortgage.html
investment opportunity.
II. Compound Interest

III. Stocks, Bonds and Mutual

Bonds

FINAL EXAMINATION

Required Readings and Other Materials

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  Manlulu, Esmeralda A. et al. Mathematics in the Modern World (Chaps. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 and 9) 1st Edition
 Adam, John A. Mathematics in Nature: Modelling Patterns in the World
 Adam, John A. et al. Mathematical Nature Walk
 Aufmann, R. et al. Mathematical Excursions (Chaps. 1,3,4,5,8,11, and 13) 3rd Ed (International Edition).
 COMAP Inc. For all Practical Purposes, Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics (2nd ed.)
 Fisher, Carol Burns. The Language of Mathematics (from One Mathematical Cat, Please! By Carol Burns Fisher)
 Fisher, Carol Burns. The Language and Grammar of Mathematics Hersh, R. What is Mathematics Really? (Chaps. 4 & 5)
 Johnson and Mowry. Mathematics, A Practical Odyssey (Chap 12)
 Moser and Chen. A Student’s Guide to Coding and Information Theory
 Stewart, Ian. Nature’s Numbers
 Vistro-Yu, C. Geometry: Shapes, Patterns and Designs (A chapter for the new ed. Of the Math 12 textbook for Ateneo de Manila University)

Suggested Readings
 Akimaya and Ruiz. A Day’s Adventure in Math Wonderland
 Aufmann et. Al. Mathematical Excursions (Chap. 2)
 Averbach and Chein. Problem Solving through Recreational Mathematics
 Enzensberger. The Number Devil
 Johnson and Mowry. Mathematics, A Practical Odyssey (Chaps. 1 and 4)
 Nocheseda, Palaspas Stewart, Ian. Professor Stewart’s Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities
 Sobecki, Bluman, and Schirck-Matthews. Math in Our World
Website/Videos/Film Clips
 https://vimeo.com/9953368
 http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/secret/secret-html

Class Materials
 Books, Pen, Chalkboard, Chalk

RUBRIC
REFLECTION PAPER

Exemplary 4 Accomplished 3 Developing 2 Beginning 1

points points points point

Content and Depth of Reflection (50%)

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 Reflective The reflection explains the The reflection explains the The reflection attempts to The reflection does not
Thinking student’s own thinking and student’s thinking about demonstrate thinking about address the student’s
learning processes, as well his/her own learning learning but is vague and/or thinking and/or learning.
as implications for future processes. unclear about the personal
learning. learning process.

Analysis The reflection is an in-depth The reflection is an analysis The reflection attempts to The reflection does not
analysis of the learning of the learning experience analyze the learning move beyond a
experience, the value of the and the derived learning to experience but the value of description of the learning
derived learning to self or self or others. the learning to the student experience.
others, and the or others is vague and/or
enhancement of the unclear.
student’s appreciation for
the discipline.

Making The reflection articulates The reflection articulates The reflection attempts to The reflection does not
multiple connections connections between the articulate connections articulate any connection
Connections between this learning and learning experience and between this learning to other learning
experience and content
content form other courses, content form other courses, experiences.
from other courses, past
past learning, life past learning experiences, learning experiences, and/or
experiences, and/or future and/or future goals. future goals.
goals.
Conventions (20%)

Uses articulate and Uses articulate and Uses appropriate language, Uses slang and
appropriate language, appropriate language, word word choice, and sentence unsophisticated word
sophisticated word choice, choice, and sentence structure. choices.
and sentence structure. structure.
4 – 5 errors in grammar, 6 or more errors in
punctuations and mechanics grammar, punctuations
0 – 1 error in grammar, 2 – 3 errors in grammar,
and mechanics
punctuations and mechanics punctuations and mechanics

Organization (20%)

Presents the reflection in a Presents the reflection in a Presents the reflection in an Presents the reflection in a
compelling, highly organized well-organized manner. organized manner. poorly-organized manner.
manner.

Timeliness (10%)

Submits on or before the Submits a day after the Submits two days after the Submits three days or
required date of submission. required date of required date of submission. more after the required
submission. date of submission.

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Course Requirements: Classroom Policies
1. regular checking for updates in the Learning As we embrace this full face to face classes this year, it is important to understand some common rules for good
Management System inline etiquette. This ensures that the message you intend to convey is received correctly.
2. timely submission of required outputs
1. Don’t abuse the chat box
2. No Yelling, Please
3. Raise your hand if you want to answer or have a question
4. Set a respectful tone
5. Submit requirements on time
Grading System: Professor: CELIEN L. GALVAN, LPT Consultation Hours:
Quizzes 25% Email Address: [email protected] Tue – 9:00AM – 11:00 AM and 3:00PM – 4:00PM
Contact Number: 0920-425-0455 Thu – 9:00AM – 11:00 AM
Mid-term Exam 25% Fri – 8:00AM – 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM– 3:00 PM
Final Exam 25%

Attendance and Activities 10%

Math Project 15%

100%

PREPARED BY: CHECKED BY: APPROVED BY:

CELIEN L. GALVAN LPT BEA ELLAINE P. FEDELLAGA, MS ANELITA M. OBRAR, PhD

FACULTY DEPARTMENT CHAIR DEAN

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