Southern Luzon State University

Dual Training and Livelihood Center

Lucena Campus
Lucena City

VISION STATEMENT: Southern Luzon State University as an academic hub of excellent

curricular programs, transdisciplinary researches, and responsive extension services that
contributes to knowledge production, social development, and economic advancement of
Quezon province and the CALABARZON Region.

MISSION STATEMENT: The university is committed to develop a sustained culture of delivering

quality services and undertaking continuous interdisciplinary innovations in instruction, research
and extension in the fields of agriculture, science, education, engineering, technology, allied
health and medicine, human security, business, and the arts anchored to the development needs
of Quezon province and the CALABARZON Region and national and global development goals.

CORE VALUES:

GO – God-loving
S – Service-oriented
L – Leadership by Example
S – Sustained Passion of Excellence
U – Undiminished Commitment to Peace and Environment Advocacy.

Lucena Campus Goals and Objectives:

1. To provide students the opportunities to become mature and responsible persons with
the values embodied in the college’s mission statement as evident in their innovative
and active responses psychologically, spiritually and develop environmentally sound
and market-driven technologies at par with the international standards.
2. To instill relevant and responsive academic programs and professional trainings that
will enhance graduates for national development.
3. To prepare and train the students for appropriate competency standards by providing
relevant programs, competent faculty, modern facilities, expand linkages for
productivity enhancement and community empowerment.
4. To develop students as leaders, practitioners, and become globally competitive
individuals.

Goals and Objectives

Program Educational Objectives
1 2 3 4
1 Produce globally competitive, innovative, God-fearing, / / / /
morally upright and productive computer technologists.
2 Instill industrial and technological innovations through
research and development.
/ / / /
3 Engage students towards technopreneural activities and
services that contribute to environmental conservation.
/ / / /
4 Develop a sense of professional responsibility and social
awareness concerning ethical, legal and environmental / / / /
issues.
5 Provide practical applications and hands-on work as
evidenced by laboratory, design, project study, computer
exercises and practicum courses to work independently or
/ / / /
as part of the group

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 COURSE SYLLABUS
1. Course Code : GEC 05
2. Course Title : Mathematics in the Modern World
3. Pre- Requisite : None
4. Co- Requisite : None
5. Credit/ Class Schedule : 3 units; 3 hours per week
Tues. & Thurs. 1:00 to 2:30 PM,/Bldg. A 201;7:30 to 9:00 AM & 2:30 to 4:00 PM / Bldg. A
Wed. & Thurs. 2:30 to 4:00 PM & 7:30 to 9:00 AM/ Bldg. A 101
Mon. & Wed. 1:00 to 2:30 PM,/Bldg. A 202

6. Course Description : The course deals with the 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
and as an application of inductive and deductive 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. (CMO No.20 series of 2013)
7. Program Outcomes and Relationship to Program Educational Objectives
Program Educational Objectives
Program Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5

A INTELLECTUAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge)

1 Analyze “texts” (written, visual, oral , etc.) critically / / /

Demonstrate proficient and effective communication
2 / / / /
(writing, speaking, and use of new technologies)

3 Use basic concepts across the domains of knowledge / / /

4 Demonstrate critical, analytical, and creative thinking / /
5 Apply different analytical modes in problem solving / / / /
B PERSONAL AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITIES (Values)

1 Appreciate the complexity of the human condition / /

2 Interpret the human experience from various perspectives / / /
Examine the contemporary world from both Philippine and
3 /
global perspectives

4 Take responsibility for knowing and being Filipino / / /

5 Reflect critically on shared concerns / /
Generate innovative practices and solutions guided by
6 / / /
ethical standards

7 Make decisions based on moral norms and imperatives / / / /

8 Appreciate various art forms /
9 Contribute to aesthetics /
10 Advocate respect for human rights. / / /

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 Contribute personally and meaningfully to the country’s
11. / / / /
development

C PRACTICAL SKILLS (Skills)

1 Work effectively in a group / / /

2 Apply computing tools to process information effectively / / / /
Use current technology to assist and facilitate learning and
3 / / / /
research

4 Negotiate the world of technology responsibly / / / /

5 Create solutions to problems in various fields / / / /
Manage one’s knowledge, skills, and values for
6 /
responsible and productive living

7 Organize one’s self for lifelong learning / / / /

8. Course Objectives and Relationship to Program Educational Objectives:

At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
Program Outcomes
Course Objectives

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Knowledge

Discuss and argue about

the nature of mathematics,
1 what it is, how it is / / / / / / / / / / /
.expressed, represented,
and used

Use different types of

reasoning to justify
statements and arguments
2 made about mathematics
/ / / / / / / / / /
and mathematical
concepts.

Discuss the language and

3 symbols of mathematics.
/ / / / / / / /

Skills

Use a variety of statistical

1 tools to process and / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
manage numerical data.

Use mathematics in other

areas such as finance and
business, codes and
2 coding schemes, / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
networks, voting and
apportionment, arts and
design and recreation

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Appreciate the nature and

1 uses of mathematics in / / / / / / / / / / / /
everyday life.

Affirm honesty and

integrity in the application
2 of mathematics to various
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
human endeavors.

9. Course Outline and Timeframe

Week Topics
1 Orientation

Discussion of VMGO, Environmental Awareness, Gender sensitivity issues and adaptation to the new
normal.

THE NATURE OF MATHEMATICS

2-3 Mathematics in our World
1. Patterns and Numbers in our World
2. The Fibonacci Sequence
4-6 Mathematical Language and Symbols
1. Characteristics of mathematical language
2. Expressions vs. sentences
3. Conventions in the mathematical language
4. Four basic concepts: sets, functions, relations, binary operations
5. Elementary logic
PRELIMINARY EXAM
MATHEMATICS AS A TOOL
7-8 Problem Solving and Reasoning
1. Polya's 4-steps in Problem Solving
2. Problem solving strategies
3. Inductive and Deductive Reasoning
4. Mathematical Problems involving Patterns
5. Recreational Problems using Mathematics
9-12 Mathematics of Finance
1. Simple and Compound Interest
2. Credit Cards and Consumer Loans
3. Stocks, Bonds and Mutual Funds
MIDTERM EXAM
MATHEMATICS AS A TOOL
13-17 Data Management
1. Gathering and Organizing Data
2. Measures of Central Tendency
3. Measures of Dispersion
4. Measures of Relative Position
5. Normal Distribution
6. Regression and Correlation
18 Geometric Designs
FINAL EXAM

10. Required Readings and Other Materials:

Stewart, Ian, Nature’s Numbers The Unreal Reality of Mathematics, Basic Books, A Division of Harper
Collins Publishers, Inc. (CHED Required)

Jamison, R.E., (2018), Learning the Language of Mathematics, Language and Learning Across the
Disciplines, 4(1), 45-54.

http://www.onemathematicalcat.org/pdf_files/LANG1.pdf

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 11. Suggested Readings and References:

Aufman,RichardN.,et al,(2013), Mathematical Excursions. 3 ed.,Brookes/Cole, Cengage Learning

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Earnhart ,Richard and Adina, Edgar,(2018),Mathematics in the Modern World Outcome-Based

Module,C& E Publishing, Inc.

Nocon, Rizaldi and NoconEderlina, Essential Mathematics for the Modern World.

Sirug, Winston, (2018), Mathematics in the Modern World, Mindshapers Co.,Inc.

Sobecki, Dave (2019), Math in our World, 4 Edition, McGraw-Hill Education.

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Tolentino, Aurora Rosalie eta.al.(2018), Mathematics in the Modern World, Mutya Publishing House
Inc.

Abellanosa ,Emerose SLSU BS Math Undergraduate Thesis

Causapin Hannibal SLSU BS Math Undergraduate Thesis

Cuarez , Joel SLSU BS Math Undergraduate Thesis

Sumpay , Roland SLSU BS Math Undergraduate Thesis

Villanueva Chester , BS Math Undergraduate Thesis

Website/Videos/Film clips

With Math I Can

“Nature by Numbers.” YouTube, uploaded by Vila, Cristobal, https://vimeo.com/9953368

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkGeOWYOFoA

Why honeybees love hexagon by Zack Patterson

“Fractals- The Color of Infinity.” YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lk6QU94xAb8

Math is the Hidden Secret to Understanding the World by Roger
Antonsenhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQElzjCsl9o&t=921s

The Language of Mathematics, http://www.onemathematicalcat.org/pdf_files/LANG1.pdf

The Language and Grammar of Mathematics, https://www.dpmms.cam.ac.uk/~wtg10/grammar.pdf

“The Monty Hall Problem.” YouTube uploaded by niqnsenx,21 January 2007,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhlc7peGlGg.
“Die Hard: With a Vengeance.” YouTube, uploaded by Movieclips, 1June2015,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDnvXAkMnx8.

Van der Vieren,Dan. Can You Solve Eistein Riddle? ,YouTube, uploaded by TED-Ed,1September2016,
https://www.youtube.comwatch?v=nZwSo4vfw6c.

“Using the Scientific Method in Everyday Life.” YouTube, uploaded by Chris Shelton,11Febryary 2016,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyJjisgjoeg.

Van der Vieren,Dan. How the Konigsberg Bridge Problem Changed Mathematics,YouTube, uploaded
by TED-Ed,1September2016, https://www.youtube.comwatch?v=nZwSo4vfw6c.

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 “Bonds vs. Stocks.” YouTube, uploaded by Khan Academy,2February 2009,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rslmd3e4aYU.

12. Course Requirements:

a. Samples of assignment /seatwork sets from students

b. Samples of quizzes and major exams from students
c. Performance Task Outputs
d. Project Proposal
e. Class Exhibit
f. End-of-course assessment report by the students and the faculty

13. Grading System:

Students must earn 60% or better in order to pass this course. The following will be utilized as
criteria for evaluating the student’s performance in the course

Performance Task 40%

Examination 30%
Quizzes 15%
Recitation 15%
TOTAL 100%

14. Classroom Policies:

Success in this course is dependent on each student’s active participation and engagement
throughout the lectures and class recitations. Students are also required to submit all assigned tasks
and activities by the due date.
 Coming late at class (15min late will be marked absent)
 Grave misconduct (will be sent to Guidance Office for further action)
 Cheating during examinations (Student caught during examination will be automatically
received 0 points)
 Unexcused absences of more than 20% of required number of meetings per term (Student
will be subjected to FDA)
 Failure to take exam on scheduled date (No extra exam will be given to those who are
absent on the said scheduled examination)
Students are expected to – carefully read all materials sent by the instructor to ensure
understanding of the instructions; double-check files before submitting, especially during exams;
contact the instructor if something is unclear, and remember to be specific when asking questions; and
follow the same standards of classroom conduct, respect, politeness, and integrity at all times.

15. Consultation Hours: 12 hours per week

Tues. & Thurs. 1:00 to 2:30 PM,/Bldg. A 201;7:30 to 9:00 AM & 2:30 to 4:00 PM / Bldg. A
Wed. & Thurs. 2:30 to 4:00 PM & 7:30 to 9:00 AM/ Bldg. A 101
Mon. & Wed. 1:00 to 2:30 PM,/Bldg. A 202

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Course Outcomes Course Objectives/Program Outcomes

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Identify patterns in
nature and
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regularities in the
/ / / / / / / / / / / / /
world.

Articulate the
importance of
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mathematics in one’s
/ / / / / / /
life

Argue about the

nature of
mathematics, what it
3 is, how it is / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
expressed
represented and
used.

Express appreciation
4 for mathematics as a / / / /
human endeavor.

Discuss the
language, symbols,
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and convention of
/ / / / / /
mathematics.

Explain the nature of

6 mathematics as a / / / / / / /
language.

Perform operations
on mathematical
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expressions
/ / / / / /
correctly.

Acknowledge that
8 mathematics is a is a / / / / / / / / /
useful language

Use different types of

reasoning to justify
statements and
9 arguments made / / / / / / / / /
about mathematics
and mathematical
concepts

Write clear and

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logical proofs.
/ / / / / / / / / / /

Solve problems / / /
involving patterns
11 and recreational / / / / / /
problems following
Polya’s four steps

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methods and
12 approaches for / / / / / / /
proving and solving
problems

Use a variety of
statistical tools to
13
process and manage
/ / / / / / / / / /
numerical data

Use the methods of

linear regression and
correlations to predict
14
the value of a
/ / / / / /
variable given certain
conditions

Advocate the use

of statistical data in
15 / / / / / / / / / / / /
making important
decisions
Use mathematical
concepts and tools
in other areas such
16 / / / / / / / / / /
as in finance,
networks and
systems
Support the use of
mathematical in
17 various aspects / / / / /
and endeavors in
life

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