Republic of the Philippines

Mindanao State University

Marawi City

COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

SYLLABUS

(GEC104 – Mathematics in the Modern World)

Vision
MSU-Main Campus aspires to be a Center of Excellence in Instruction, Research and Extension transforming itself into a premier and globally competitive national peace university.

Mission MSU-Main Campus Core Values

MSU-Main Campus is committed to: Mutual Respect
1. Lead in social transformation through peace education and integration of the Muslims and Service Orientedness
other cultural minority groups into the mainstream society; Unity and Teamwork
2. Ensure excellence in instruction, research development, innovation, extension, and Multiculturalism with Means-tested Benefits
environmental education and discovery; Academic Excellence
3. Advance national and international linkages through collaborations and, Integrity and Trustworthiness
4. Demonstrate greater excellence, relevance, and inclusiveness for Mindanao and the Nobility and Professionalism
Filipino nation.

CNSM Goals
1. To provide students with adequate background in Natural Sciences and Mathematics;
2. To provide students with a strong foundation in their field of discipline relevant to their pursuit of higher education;
3. To train students for service, particularly in the area of specialization in sciences and ultimately contribute to the development of the entire nation;
4. To promote scientific research; and
5. To upgrade the faculty member's competence in instruction and research.
 GEC104 – Mathematics in the Modern World

A. Course Details
COURSE NAME Mathematics in the Modern World
This course deals with nature of mathematics, appreciation of its practical, intellectual, and aesthetic
COURSE DESCRIPTION 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 in itself (and of science)
governed by logic and reasoning.

The course then proceeds to survey ways in which mathematics provides a toll 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 tests the
students’ understanding and capacity (CMO No. 20, Series of 2013).
NUMBER OF UNITS 3 units
Pre-Requisite None

B. Course Outcome and Relationship to Program Outcome

COURSE OUTCOMES PROGRAM OUTCOMES

At the end of this course, the students are/should
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w
able to:
Identify patterns in nature and regularities in the
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world.
Articulate the importance of mathematics in one’s
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life.
Argue about the nature of mathematics, what it is,
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how it is expressed, represented, and used.
Express appreciation for mathematics as a human
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endeavor.
Discuss the language, symbols, and conventions of
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mathematics.
Explain the nature of mathematics as a language. √ √ √
Perform operations on mathematical expressions
correctly. √ √ √

Acknowledge that mathematics is a useful language. √ √ √

Analyze information and the relationship between
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statements
Determine the validity of arguments √ √ √
Determine valid conclusions based on given
assumptions √ √ √

Use different types of reasoning to justify

statements and arguments made about √ √ √
mathematics and mathematical concepts.
Write clear and logical proofs.
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Solve problems involving patterns and recreational

problems following Polya’s four steps. √ √ √

Organize one’s methods and approaches for

proving and solving problems. √ √ √

Use a variety of statistical tools to process and

manage numerical data. √ √ √ √ √
Use the methods of linear regression and
correlations to predict the value of a variable given √ √ √ √ √
certain conditions.
Advocate the use of statistical data in making
important decisions. √ √ √ √ √

Familiarize with the basic concepts and

terminologies e.g. graph, connected graph, √ √
equivalent graph, circuit, paths, and many more.
Identify the different applications of these concepts
in various fields of human endeavors. √ √

Optional Topics (Geometric Designs and Codes)

Apply geometric concepts, especially isometries in

describing and creating designs. √ √ √

Contribute to the enrichment of the Filipino culture

and arts using concepts in geometry. √ √ √

Use coding schemes to encode and decode different

types of information for identification, privacy, and √ √ √ √ √
security purposes.
Exemplify honesty and integrity when using codes
for security. √ √ √ √ √

Perform clock arithmetic, computing day of the

week, determining Check Digit of UPC, credit cards
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numbers and bar codes using the concept of
congruences. / cryptography.
 C. Course Outline

Week Topic/s Common Teaching Common

Strategies Assessment/Evaluation
CLASSROOM ORIENTATION  Discussion Give the learners some
 The Mindanao State University  Group/Individual situational questions to
 Brief history Activities answer.
1  Philosophy
 Mission
 Vision

I. Mathematics in Our World  Lecture  Response Essay

 Patterns and Numbers in Nature and World  Small Group  Oral/Video
2-3  The Fibonacci Sequence and Golden ratio Discussion Presentation
 Video Watching  Creative Artwork

II. Mathematical Language and Symbols  Lecture/Discussion  Response Essay

 Importance of Language  Group/Individual  Oral/Video
 Characteristics of Mathematical Language Activities Presentation
4-5  Nouns versus Sentences  Video Watching  Assignment
 Synonyms and Antonyms
 Conventions

III. Logic  Lecture/Discussion  Quiz

 Brief History of Logic  Group/Individual  Assignment
 Logic Statement Exercises
 Simple and Compound Statements
6-8  Universal and Existential Statements
 Quantifiers and Negation
 Conditional Statements
 Derived Conditionals and Biconditional Statements
 IV. Problem Solving and Reasoning  Lecture  Group Presentation or
 Inductive and Deductive Reasoning  Group Discussion Reporting
9-11  Polya’s Problem-Solving Strategies  Video Watching  Quiz
 Problem Set

V. Elementary Statistics  Lecture/Discussion  Group Presentation or

 Statistical Measures of Data Reporting
12-13  Normal Probability Distribution  Quiz
 Problem Set

VI. Mathematics of Graphs  Lecture/Discussion  Quiz/Homework

 Graphs and Euler Circuits  Video Watching  Integrated Project
 Weighted Graphs  Group Activities
14-16
 Planarity and Euler’s Formula
 Graph Coloring

Optional Topics

VII. Geometric Designs  Lecture/Discussion  Quiz/Homework

 Recognizing and analyzing geometric shapes  Video Watching  Group Presentation or
 Transformations  Group Activities Reporting
 Patterns and Diagrams  Group Project
 Designs, Arts, and Culture

17-18 VIII. Codes

 Binary codes
 Integers in computers
 Logic and computer addition
 Text data
 Errors and error correction
 Error detecting codes
 Repetition and Hamming Codes
D. Learning Resources

Textbook:
R. N. Aufmann, J. S. Lockdown, R. D. Nation, & D. K. Clegg, Mathematical Excursions, 3rd Edition, Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning, 2013.

Worktext:
M. M. Mangontarum et al., Mathematics in the Modern World: GEC104 Worktext, Mathematics Department, 2020.

E. Program Outcomes
The minimum standards for the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics program are expressed in the following minimum set of learning outcomes:
a) To keep abreast of the latest developments in the specific field of practice
b) Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino languages.
c) Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams. (PQF level 6 descriptor)
d) Demonstrate professional, social, and ethical responsibility, especially in practicing intellectual property rights and sustainable
development.
e) Preserve and promote ―Filipino historical and cultural heritage‖. (based on RA 7722)
f) Advocate for peace in multi-cultural setting.
g) Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge and understanding in the core areas of physical and natural sciences, mathematics and
statistics.
h) Apply analytical, critical and problem solving skills using the scientific method.
i) Interpret relevant scientific data and make judgments that include reflection on relevant scientific and ethical issues.
j) Carry out basic mathematical and statistical computations and use appropriate technologies in a) the analysis of data and b) pattern
recognition, generalization, abstraction, critical analysis and problem solving.
k) Communicate information, ideas problems and solutions, both, orally and in writing, to other scientists, decision makers and the public.
l) Connect science and mathematics to the other disciplines.
m) Design and perform safe and responsible techniques and procedures in laboratory or field practices.
n) Accepts and critically evaluate input from others.
o) Appreciate the limitations and implications of science in everyday life.
p) Commit to the integrity of data.
q) Gain mastery in the core areas of mathematics: algebra, analysis and geometry.
r) Demonstrate skills in pattern recognition, generalization, abstraction, critical analysis, synthesis, problem-solving and rigorous
argument.
s) Develop an enhanced perception of the vitality and importance of mathematics in the modern world including inter-relationships within
math and its connection to other disciplines.
 t) Appreciate the concept and role of proof and reasoning and demonstrate knowledge in reading and writing mathematical proofs.
u) Make and evaluate mathematical conjectures and arguments and validate their own mathematical thinking.
v) Communicate mathematical ideas orally and in writing using clear and precise language.
w) Acquire and use knowledge and skills from other disciplines such as education, finance and statistics to deliver and apply mathematical
knowledge and content effectively.

F. Classroom Policies

 Only learners who are officially enrolled in the course are allowed to attend the class;
 Attendance is checked every meeting. Students incurring three (3) consecutive unexcused absences or accumulated absences of more than
20% of the total number of class hours shall automatically be dropped from the class;
 Observe cultural sensitivity and avoid wearing inappropriate attire inside the class;
 Use of mobile phones and other electronic gadgets during classes are strictly prohibited unless they can be appropriately incorporated into
the learning environment;
 Problem Sets, assignments/homeworks, projects, and other classroom requirements are to be passed on or before the set deadline;
 During examinations, no student is allowed to go out of the room once the exam has started, unless he is done has submitted his examination
papers;
 Special exams are given for students who were not able to take exams but with a valid reason;
 Cheating is strictly prohibited; and
 Other policies set by the University are to be carried out.

GRADING SYSTEM Percentage Grade Remark

Attendance 10% 96 – 100 1.00
Excellent
Classroom Performance 92 – 95 1.25
(quizzes, chapter exams, 40% 88 – 91 1.50
Very Good
group/individual activities) 84 – 87 1.75
Homework/Project 80 – 83 2.00
20% Good
(assignments, integrating project) 74 – 79 2.25
Final Exam 30% 69 – 73 2.50
Satisfactory
TOTAL 100.0% 64 – 68 2.75
60 – 63 3.00 Pass
Below 60 5.00 Failed
 FACULTY MEMBER HANDLING THE COURSE

Name:

Course and Section: Semester and Academic Year:

Office:

Consultation Hours:

Contact (mobile number and email):

Prepared by:

PROF. MAHID M. MANGONTARUM

Course Coordinator

Approved by:

MARK P. LAURENTE, PhD HENRY P. ARINGA, PhD

Department Chairperson College Dean