GED102

Mathematics in
the Modern World
Course Overview
EDGAR M. ADINA
Department of Mathematics
Course Description

Nature of mathematics

Appreciation of its practical, intellectual, and

aesthetic dimensions

Application of mathematical tools in daily life.

Course Components

Module 1
Nature and Language
of Mathematics
Course Components

Module 1
Nature and Language
of Mathematics

Requirements
Homework ----------- 30%
Project -------------- 30%
Quiz ---------------- 40%
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100%
Course Components

Module 1
Nature and Language
of Mathematics

Requirements
Homework ----------- 30% Project is a documentary of how
Project -------------- 30% mathematics is exhibited in
Quiz ---------------- 40% nature.
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100%
Course Components
Module 2
Problem Solving, Reasoning, and
Application Problems in
Mathematics

Requirements
Homework ----------- 30%
Problem Set---------- 30%
Quiz ---------------- 40%
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100%
Course Components

Module 3
Selected Topics in the
Applications of Mathematics

Requirements
Homework ----------- 30%
Project -------------- 30%
Quiz ---------------- 40%
------
100%
Course Components

Module 3
Selected Topics in the
Applications of Mathematics

Requirements
Homework ----------- 30%
Project -------------- 30%
Quiz ---------------- 40%
------
100%
Project is a research paper
(statistics-based) or a project
proposal to solve prevailing
problem of any concern (traffic,
scheduling, health, etc.).
Weekly Guided Notebook

The Weekly Guided Notebook (WGN) is your digital

notebook which you can use to jot down concepts that are
highlighted in the discussions. It also contains a checklist
of your tasks for the week.

A softcopy copy of your WGN is to be submitted first day

of the succeeding week. For example, WGN of week 1 is
due on Monday (for MWF) or Tue (for TThS) of Week 2.

WGN of current week will be used to unlock the (online)

lessons and activities 2 weeks thereafter. For example,
WGN of Week 1 will unlock the lessons and activities of
Week 3, while WGN of Week 2 will unlock those of Week
4, and so on.
Weekly Class Schedule

DAY 1: Synchronous Discussion

(Weekly Tasks, Lecture/Discussion)
DAY 2: Asynchronous Lecture (WGN Tasks)
DAY 3: Asynchronous Lecture (WGN Tasks)

*Weekly tasks are expected to be accomplished in Day 2 and

Day 3.
Consultation

Should you wish to consult with me regarding our lessons, here is my

consultation schedule:

Mon: 10:30-12:00 (via Zoom)

Tue: 1:00 – 4:30 PM (via Zoom)
Wed: 10:30-1:30 (via Zoom)
Thurs: 1:00 – 4:30 PM (via Zoom)