Republic of the Philippines

Technological University of the Philippines

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
Manila

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

I. Vision

The Technological University of the Philippines shall be a premier state university with
recognized excellence in engineering and technology education at par with leading
universities in the ASEAN region.

II. University Mission (PD 1518)

The University shall provide higher and advanced vocational, technical, industrial,
technological, and professional education and training in industries and technology, and
in practical arts leading to certificates, diplomas, and degrees. It shall provide progressive
leadership in applied research, developmental studies in technical, industrial, and
technological fields and production using indigenous materials; effect technology transfer
in the countryside; and assist in the development of small-and-medium scale industries in
identified growth centers.

III. College Goals

The College of Science shall prepare students to become well-rounded individuals,

scientifically literate, and technically competent to assume a dynamic and responsible
leadership for the country’s scientific and technological development in the improvement
of man’s being and the quality of his environment.

1V. Core Values

• Transparent and participatory governance

• Unity in the pursuit of TUP mission, goals, and objectives
• Professionalism in the discharge of quality service
• Integrity and commitment to maintain the good name of the University
• Accountability for individual and organizational quality performance
• Nationalism through tangible contribution to the rapid economic growth of the country
• Shared responsibility, hardwork, and resourcefulness in compliance to the mandates
of the university
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Technological University of the Philippines
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
Manila

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

V. Department Objectives
The Department of Mathematics shall prepare the students to become confident
in dealing with numbers and computation that are needed for them to complete and finish
their course.

VI. Program Educational Objectives

At the end of the program, a student is expected to:

1. Provide solutions utilizing state-of-the-art tools to a wide variety of computing
problems by applying available technology using principles, theories and skills learned.
2. Work collaboratively either as a team member with a leader or with a partner.
3. Display professional and ethical conduct and prepared in doing social responsibilities.

VII. Course Content

a. Course Code : GEC4
b. Course Title : MATHEMATICS IN THE MODERN WORLD
c. Pre-requisite : None
d. Co-requisite : None
e. Course Description : Nature of mathematics, appreciation of its practical,
intellectual, and aesthetic dimensions. And
application of mathematical tools in daily life. Topics
in mathematics that every student needs to know to
process, evaluate, and understand the numerical
and graphical information in our society. Applications
of mathematics in problem solving, finance,
probability, statistics, geometry, population growth.
f. Credit Units : 3 units
g. Class Schedule : 3 hours per week
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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
Manila

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

VIII. Program Outcomes in Relation to Program Educational Objectives

Program Outcomes Program

Educational
At the end of the program, the students should be able to: Objectives
1 2 3
Engage in lifelong learning and understanding of the need to keep
a
abreast of the developments in the specific field of practice.
Communicate effectively thru oral and in writing using both English
b
and Pilipino.
Perform effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and
c
multi-cultural teams (PQF level 6 descriptor)
d Recognize professional, social, and ethical responsibility.
Appreciate the "Filipino historical and cultural heritage" (based on
e
RA 7722)
Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge and understanding in
f
the core areas of mathematics
Apply analytical, critical and problem-solving skills using the
g
scientific method.
Interpret relevant scientific data and make judgments that include
h
reflection on relevant scientific and ethical issues..
Carry out basic mathematical and statistical computations and use
i
appropriate technologies in the analysis of data.
communicate information, ideas problems and solutions both, orally
j
and writing, to other scientists, decision makers and the public.
k Connect science and mathematics to the other disciplines.
Design and perform techniques and procedures following safe and
l
responsible laboratory or field practices.
Accept and critically evaluate input from others. Appreciate the
m
limitations and implications of science in everyday life
Appreciate the limitations and implications of science in everyday
n
life

o Commitment for doing the task.

Appreciate the concept and role of proof and reasoning and

p demonstrate knowledge in reading and writing mathematical
proofs.
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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
Manila

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

Appreciate the concept and role of proof and reasoning and

q demonstrate knowledge in reading and writing mathematical
proofs.

Communicate mathematical ideas orally and in writing using clear

r
and precise language.

IX. Learning Outcomes in Relation to Program Outcomes

Program Outcomes
Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, the students should be

able to:

1 Relate mathematics to the real-world application.

Explain how mathematics use in the modern world.
2 Demonstrate application of
arithmetic.

3 Relate mathematical concept to the daily life.

Propose other application of mathematics to the
modern world.
4 Evaluate how useful is mathematics to the modern
world.

X. Course Coverage:
WEE HOUR Teaching-Learning Assessment
Topic
K S Activity Tool
Orientation on the course syllabus, course Giving of handouts, One to three
requirements, discussion on how students will Open discussion with minutes on
1 3 be assessed, overview of the course the Students expressing one’s
Mathematics in our world: Patterns and Video clip self , photoshoot
Number in Nature Lecture
The Fibonacci Number Lecture, Power point Assignment,
Mathematical Language and Symbol presentation, group Recitation,
2 3
Characteristics of mathematical language brainstorming Photo album,
quiz
Lecture, Power point Assignment,
Four Basic Concept of Mathematical language presentation, Recitation, problem
3 3
Elementary logic connectives and quantifiers discussion set, quiz
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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
Manila

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
Problem Solving and Reasoning Inductive and Lecture, Power point Assignment,
Deductive reasoning Problem Solving and presentation, Recitation, problem
4 3
Reasoning collaborative work set

Polya's4-steps in Problem Solving Problem

Lecture, video clip, Assignment,
Solving and Reasoning Mathematical.
individual Recitation, Quiz
5 3 Problem solving involving patterns, Problem
brainstorming Individual
Solving and Reasoning.
presentation

Lecture, Power point

Assignment,
presentation,
6 3 Recreational Problem using mathematics. Recitation, vlog
discussion

3 Assignment,
Mathematics as a tool: Data Management Data Lecture, Power point
Recitation,
gathering, representing and interpreting. presentation,
7 individual’s data
Measure of central tendency, dispersion, discussion
presentation
position, skewness and kurtosis

3 Assignment,
Lecture, Power point
Recitation,
Mathematics as a tool: Data Management presentation,
8 individual’s data
Inferential Statistics discussion , video clip
presentation

9 3 Midterm Examination Formative Formative

assessment assessment
Lecture, Power point Assignment, group
Geometric Design, transformation and presentation, video Work’s output
10 3
arts clip presentation

Binary Codes, Integers and computer, logic and Lecture, Power point
Assignment,
computer addition, text data, errors and error presentation,
11 3 Recitation, Quiz
correction, error detecting codes, repetition discussion
and hamming codes

Assignment,
Lecture, Power point
Linear programming: linear inequality, Recitation,
presentation,
12 3 geometry of linear programming, simplex individual’s output
discussion
method presentation

The mathematics of finance: simple and

compound interest, credit cards and consumer Lecture, Power point
Assignment,
loan, stocks, bonds and mutual funds. presentation,
13 3 Recitation, Quiz
discussion
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MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
Assignment,
Lecture, Power point Recitation,
presentation, vlog, news
14 3 Apportionment and Voting
discussion reporting

Logic: logic statement and quantifiers, truth Lecture, Power point

Assignment,
tables and tautologies, conditional and presentation,
15 3 Recitation, Quiz
biconditional statements, related statements, discussion
symbolic arguments and euler diagram.
16 3 The mathematics of Graph: graphs and euler Lecture, Power point
Assignment,
circuits, weighted graphs, euler's formula and presentation,
Recitation, Quiz
graph coloring. discussion

Lecture, Power point

Assignment,
Mathematical System: modular arithmetic presentation,
17 3 Recitation, Quiz
and application, group theory discussion

Final Examination Assessment Test Assessment Test

18 3

XI. Course Objectives in Relation to Program Outcomes

Course Objectives Program Outcomes

A student completing this course should at the

minimum be able to:

NATURE OF MATHEMATICS: MATHEMATICS IN

OUR WORLD
1. Identify patterns in nature and
regularities in the world.
2. Articulate the importance of
mathematics in one's life.
1
3. Argue about the nature of mathematics,
what it is, how it is expressed,
represented and used.
4. Express appreciation for mathematics
as a human endeavor.
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MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
NATURE OF MATHEMATICS: MATHEMATICAL
LANGUAGE AND SYMBOLS
1. Discuss the language, symbols, and
conventions of mathematics
2. Explain the nature of mathematics as
2 a language.
3. Perform operations on mathematical
expression correctly.
4. Acknowledge that mathematics is useful
language.

NATURE OF MATHEMATICS: PROBLEM

SOLVING AND REASONING
1. Use different types of reasoning
to justify statements and arguments
made about mathematics
and mathematical concepts.
3 2. Write clear and logical proofs.
3. Solve problems involving patterns
and recreational problems following
Polya's four steps
4. Organize one's methods
and approaches or proving
problems.
MATHEMATICS AS A TOOL
1. Use a variety of statistical tools to
process and manage numerical
data.
2. Use the methods of linear
4 regression and correlations to
predict the value of a variable
given certain conditions
3. Advocate the use of statistical data
in making important decisions.

GEOMETRIC DESIGN
1. Apply geometric concepts,
especially isometries in describing
and creating
2. designs.
3. Contribute to the enrichment of
the Filipino cultures and arts
using concepts in geometry.
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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
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MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
CODES
1. Use coding schemes to encode and
decode different types of information
for identification, privacy, and
security purposes.
2. Exemplify honesty and integrity
when using codes for security purposes.
Others
1. Use mathematical Concepts and tools
in other areas such as in finance, voting, logic,
business, network and
system. 2. Support the use of mathematics in
various aspects and endeavors in life.