FIRST QUARTER, SY2020-2021 GED 102 WEEK 1

Task List

Week 1 focuses on the discussion of the nature of mathematics – what it is,

how it is expressed and where it is applied.

Keep track of your progress in this lesson by checking the box corresponding to each
task.

__x__ 1. Watch the Course Overview.

__x___ 2. Watch Module 1 Introduction

__x___ 3. Read/Watch Module 1 Lesson 1 Lecture

__x___ 4. Work out Week 1 HW Nos. 1-4

__x__ 5. Read/Watch Module 1 Lesson 2

__x__ 6. Work out Week 1 HW Nos. 5 and 6.

__x__ 7. Read/Watch Module 1 Lesson 3 Lecture

__x__ 8. Read one or two chapters of Ian Stewart’s “Nature’s Numbers”.

__x___ 9. Write a synthesis essay of the reading in (8).

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Lesson 1. Patterns and Numbers in Nature

Highlights

A. What are the three (3) types of pattern?

- The three types of patterns are Numeric, Geometric and Patterns of Change.

B. What is Golden ratio and what is its estimated value?

The mathematical ratio 1.62 is referred to as the golden ratio or the divine proportion.
It is a number that regularly appears in nature, art, and architecture and has been
prized for its exquisite qualities for millennia.

The golden ratio appears in many different fields, such as biology, physics, art, and
design, and it has many fascinating mathematical aspects. The dimensions of the
human body and the spiral development pattern of seashells and trees both exhibit
the golden ratio. The golden ratio is commonly employed in art and design to produce
aesthetically pleasing compositions, and famous architects, designers, and artists
have all used it throughout history.

C. What is a fractal?

Fractals are geometric patterns that recur at different scales and are distinguished
by self-similarity, which refers to the notion that the same patterns can be found
within a larger structure. Fractals are complex and frequently breathtaking
patterns created by repeating a simple geometric pattern or mathematical formula
at varying scales.

Fractals are natural phenomena such as the branching structure of trees, the
distribution of leaves on ferns, and the curves of coastlines. They have a variety
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of applications in fields such as computer graphics, physics, biology, and finance,

and can also be generated by computer algorithms.

Answer Week 1 HW Nos. 1 - 4

Lesson 2. Systemizing Patterns using Mathematics

Highlights

A. Describe a Logarithmic Spiral.

A logarithmic spiral is a spiral that increases exponentially while maintaining

a constant angle between the curve and the tangent line to the curve. This
demonstrates that as the spiral widens, the space between the curves grows
while the spiral's overall shape remains constant.

B. Describe a Golden Spiral.

A golden spiral is a type of logarithmic spiral that evolves so that the

distance between the curve and the origin at any two successive turns equals
the golden ratio. This spiral shape is based on the golden ratio and uses the
same self-similarity properties as other logarithmic spirals.
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C. Enumerate and describe five (5) of the 17 equations that changed the world.
1. Pythagorean Theorem - the well-known geometric theorem that the sum of
the squares on the legs of a right triangle is equal to the square on the
hypotenuse

2. Newton’s Law of Gravity - served as a model for understanding the solar

system, the orbit of the planets as well as other motion patterns influenced by
gravity.

3. Complex Numbers - Invented to solve equations, particularly the

quadratic equation 𝑥2 + 1 = 0.When used in calculus, complex numbers form
an essential system in the areas of electronics and signal processing as well as
in quantum mechanics.

Answer Week 1 HW Nos. 5 and 6

Lesson 3. Systemizing Functionality of Mathematics

Highlights
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How is mathematics utilized in the following areas?

A. Pharmaceutical Field
- - Mathematics is essential to the pharmaceutical industry, especially in the
research and development of new medications. The study of how medications
are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and eliminated by the body is called
pharmacokinetics, and it is one example of how mathematics is used in the
pharmaceutical industry. Mathematical models are used to explain how
medication concentrations change over time in various bodily regions and to
foresee the effects of changing the dosage or route of administration. .
Clinical trials are an essential component of drug research, and statistical
techniques are used to examine the data from clinical trials and ascertain
whether a treatment is safe and effective. This involves estimating sample
sizes, employing statistical models to analyze the data, and confirming that
the findings are statistically significant.

B. Agriculture
- Mathematics plays a crucial role in modern agriculture by providing tools and
methods to optimize crop and livestock production, reduce waste, and
improve food safety. Some examples of how mathematics is utilized in
agriculture are crop modeling, precision agriculture, and livestock
management

C. Engineering
- Engineering relies heavily on mathematics because it gives engineers the
tools and vocabulary to describe and create complicated systems.
Mathematics is used by engineers in many different ways, such as the
design, analysis, and optimization of engineering systems, and it is crucial for
the development of technology in the various engineering professions.
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Week 1 Homework
(use the HW template for your answers)

1. Determine the next number in the sequence: 9, 4, 3, 121, 37, 84, ___ .
361 if 121/159 if 12

2. A Fibonacci prime is a Fibonacci number which is also a prime number. What

are the first five (5) Fibonacci primes? 2,3,5,13,89

3. Answer Exercise 1.1 No. 1 (page 10). [Refer to Mathematics in the Modern
World by Adina and Earnhart].
a.
No. of roads 2 3 4 5 6
No. of 1 3 6 10 15
intersections

b.21 intersections

4. A diagonal of a regular polygon is a line segment that connects two non-

adjacent vertices. How many diagonals can be formed if the polygon has

a) 3 sides? 0
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b) 4 sides? 2
c) 5 sides? 5
d) n sides? n/2(n-3)

5. Use the golden ratio to divide a line segment L with length of 25 meters into
two segments L1 and L2. Specify the lengths rounded off to 2 decimal places.
L1=7.42m L2=4.58m

6. Construct a golden spiral that involves a golden rectangle with length 4 meters.