OUTCOMES-BASED EDUCATION COURSE DESIGN

COURSE SYLLABUS

1. COURSE SPECIFICATIONS

Course Title Mathematics in the Modern World Course Code: GE 4

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.

This course begins with an introduction to the nature of mathematics as an exploration of patterns (in nature and environment) and a
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 for aesthetics in patterns of nature, for example, and a rich language in itself
governed by logic and 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. These aspects will provide opportunities for actually doing mathematics in a
broad range of exercises that bring out the various dimensions of mathematics as way of knowing, and test the students’ understanding and
capacity.

SY/Semester Credit Units

2023-2024/2nd Semester
3 units
Program(s) to Prerequisite/
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology none
which it contributes Corequisite

2. VISION AND MISSION OF NwSSU

VISION MISSION
The premier technological university in the region providing transformative education NwSSU shall lead in providing highly technical and professional education and lifelong
where graduates are globally competitive, innovative, and responsive to the learning in the trade, fishery, agriculture, science, education, commerce, engineering,
demands of a changing world. forestry, nautical, and other emerging programs in the digital age. It shall generate cutting-
(BOR No. 101 s. 2022) edge technology and undertake sustainable community development in accordance with
the university mandates, thrusts, and directions. (BOR No. 101 s. 2022)

3. INSTITUTIONAL GRADUATE OUTCOMES (IGO)

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 NwSSU IGO Operational Indicators
IGO1. Creative and
⮚ Solves problems ⮚ Receptive to new ideas
Critical Thinkers
⮚ Generates new and innovative ideas ⮚ Makes a sound judgment

⮚ Exhibits questioning mind

IGO2. Life-long Learners

⮚ Manifests willingness to learn ⮚ Applies theory to practice

⮚ Updates knowledge, skills and qualification ⮚ Influences transformative change

⮚ Accepts challenges while calculating risks

IGO3. Effective
⮚ Demonstrates good and oral and written communication ⮚ Listens attentively and emphatically
Communicators
⮚ Expresses thoughts clearly and responsibly ⮚ Responds to social issues and problems

IGO4. Morally and

⮚ Leads a morally and socially upright life ⮚ Advocates environmental conservation and cultural preservation
Socially Upright
Individuals ⮚ Demonstrates ethics and professionalism ⮚ Manifests gender sensitivity

⮚ Responds to community development needs ⮚ Shows social maturity in dealing with others

4. PROGRAM GRADUATE OUTCOMES (PGO)

Program Graduate
Graduate Attributes BSIT Program Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes Code
Knowledge for Solving IT 101 Apply knowledge of computing, science, and mathematics appropriate to the discipline.
Computing Problems IT 102 Understand best practices and standards and their applications.

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 Analyze complex problems, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
IT 103
Problem Analysis
Identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the selection, creation, evaluation and administration of
IT 104
computer-based system.
Design, implement, and evaluate computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs and
Design/Development of IT 105
Solutions requirements under various constraints.
IT 106 Integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment effectively.
Apply knowledge through the use of current techniques, skills, tools and practices necessary for the IT profession.
Modern Tool Usage IT 107

Function effectively as a member or leader of a development team recognizing the different roles within a team to
Individual and Team IT 108
Work accomplish a common goal.
IT 109 Assist in the creation of an effective IT project plan.
Communicate effectively with the computing community and with society at large about complex computing activities
Communication IT 110
through logical writing, presentation, and clear instructions.
IT111 Analyze the local and global impact of computing and information technology on individual, organization and society.
Computing Professionalism
and Social Responsibility Understand professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities in the utilization of information
IT112
technology.
Recognize the need for and engage in planning self-learning and improving performance as a foundation for continuing
Life-Long Learning IT 113
professional development.

5. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

LEARNING OUTCOMES IT IT IT IT IT IT IT IT IT IT IT IT IT
At the end of the course, the students should be able to: 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113
2 1 3
LO1. Discuss and argue about the nature of mathematics and use different types of reasoning
to justify statements and arguments made about mathematics and mathematical concepts.
LO2. Use mathematics in other areas such as finance, voting, health and medicine, business, 3 3 1 1
environment, arts and design, and recreation.

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LO3. Appreciate the nature and uses of mathematics in everyday life 2 1 2 1 1 1 1

1-Introduced 2-Reinforced 3- Practiced

6. MAJOR COURSE OUTPUTS (MCO)/OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING SYSTEM

LEARNING
REQUIRED OUTPUT DUE DATE
OUTCOMES
MCO1: The students learn to identify the patterns in nature and the role of mathematics it
LO1 6th week
plays in the modern world.
MCO2: The students can apply mathematics in other areas such as finance, voting, health
LO2 12th week
and medicine, business, environment, arts and design, and recreation.
MCO3: The students learn to affirm honesty and integrity in the application of mathematics
LO3 18th week
to various human endeavors.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Aside from the major course outputs stated above, the following learning activities are required:

ASSESSMENT:

The student will be assessed by the following:

 Quizzes/Oral recitation
 Seat works and Problem Sets
 Class Exhibit/Presentation
 Midterm/Final Exam

GRADING SYSTEM:
To pass this course, one must accumulate at least 75 points through the course requirements discussed above.
The maximum points that a student can obtain through each requirement are shown below:

Requirement/Assessment Task Weight

Major course output 50%

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 Major exams 30%
Class standing 20%
TOTAL 100

7. LEARNING PLAN

Course Contents / Subject Teaching and Learning

LO
Class introduction
Introduction to the Course
Vision, Mission and Program
Objectives
Course requirements and Class
policies
Assessment Resources Timeframe
Matter Activities (Methodology)
Syllabus and Classroom - Teacher-Led discussion on Student’s Participation NwSSU BOR No.101 s. Week 1
Management Rules school policies, course 2022 and Student
introduction and classroom Rubric for recitation of the VMGO. Handbook
management rules

LO 1 & 3 MODULE 1:
I. Nature of Mathematics
a. Patterns and Numbers in
Nature and the World;
b. The Fibonacci Sequence;
c. Mathematics for our World.
MODULE 2:
II. Mathematical Language and
Symbols
Socratic Method. A series of
question and answer, with
thorough discussion about the
topics.
Peer and Group Learning. From
time-to-time the students will be
asked to work by pair or in group.
Problem Solving Method. The
students will be asked to solve
real life problems regarding the
topic.
Constructivist Approach.
Students will also be encourage
to relate to the topic, provide their
own problems for better and
meaningful learning.
Socratic Method. A series of
question and answer, with
thorough discussion about the
topics.
Traditional/ Standardized Test. Instructor-made Week 1-3
An objective-type test shall be instructional materials
given for problem sets and
quizzes.
Mathematics in the
Rubric-based Assessment. A Modern World
rubric shall be used to evaluate Philippine Edition by
the students’ performance in the Cengage Learning
recitation, peer and group
learning and in their problem
solving works.
Traditional/ Standardized Test. Instructor-made Week 4-5
An objective-type test shall be instructional materials
given for problem sets and
quizzes.

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 Course Contents / Subject Teaching and Learning
LO
Matter Activities (Methodology)
a. Variables Peer and Group Learning. From
b. The Language of Sets time-to-time the students will be
c. The Language of Relations asked to work by pair or in group.
and Functions Problem Solving Method. The
students will be asked to solve
real life problems regarding the
topic.
Constructivist Approach.
Students will also be encourage
to relate to the topic, provide their
own problems for better and
meaningful learning.
MODULE 3: Socratic Method. A series of
question and answer, with
III. Problem Solving and thorough discussion about the
Reasoning topics.
a. Inductive and Peer and Group Learning. From
Deductive Reasoning time-to-time the students will be
b. Problem Solving with asked to work by pair or in group.
Patterns Problem Solving Method. The
c. Problem Solving students will be asked to solve
Strategies real life problems regarding the
topic.
Constructivist Approach.
Students will also be encourage
to relate to the topic, provide their
own problems for better and
meaningful learning.
Summative Examination 1
LO2 MODULE 4: Socratic Method. A series of
question and answer, with
IV. Data Management thorough discussion about the
a. Measures of Central topics.
Tendency Peer and Group Learning. From
b. Measures of Dispersion time-to-time the students will be
c. Measures of Relative asked to work by pair or in group.
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Assessment Resources Timeframe
Mathematics in the
Rubric-based Assessment. A Modern World
rubric shall be used to evaluate Philippine Edition by
the students’ performance in the Cengage Learning
recitation, peer and group
learning and in their problem
solving works.
Traditional/ Standardized Test. Instructor-made Week 6-8
An objective-type test shall be instructional materials
given for problem sets and
quizzes.
Mathematics in the
Rubric-based Assessment. A Modern World
rubric shall be used to evaluate Philippine Edition by
the students’ performance in the Cengage Learning
recitation, peer and group
learning and in their problem
solving works.
Week 9
Traditional/ Standardized Test. Instructor-made Week 10-12
An objective-type test shall be instructional materials
given for problem sets and
quizzes.
Mathematics in the
Rubric-based Assessment. A Modern World
rubric shall be used to evaluate Philippine Edition by
 Course Contents / Subject Teaching and Learning
LO
Matter Activities (Methodology)
Position Problem Solving Method. The
d. Normal Distribution students will be asked to solve
e. Linear Regression and real life problems regarding the
Correlation topic.
Constructivist Approach.
Students will also be encourage
to relate to the topic, provide their
own problems for better and
meaningful learning.
LO2 MODULE 5: Socratic Method. A series of
question and answer, with
V. The Mathematics of Finance thorough discussion about the
a. Simple and Compound topics.
Interest Peer and Group Learning. From
b. Credit Cards and time-to-time the students will be
Consumer Loans asked to work by pair or in group.
c. Stocks, Bonds and Problem Solving Method. The
Mutual Funds students will be asked to solve
real life problems regarding the
topic.
Constructivist Approach.
Students will also be encourage
to relate to the topic, provide their
own problems for better and
meaningful learning.
MODULE 6: Socratic Method. A series of
question and answer, with
VI. Apportionment and Voting thorough discussion about the
a. Introduction of topics.
Apportionment Peer and Group Learning. From
b. Introduction of time-to-time the students will be
Voting asked to work by pair or in group.
c. Weighted Voting Problem Solving Method. The
Systems students will be asked to solve
real life problems regarding the
topic.
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Assessment Resources Timeframe
the students’ performance in the Cengage Learning
recitation, peer and group
learning and in their problem
solving works.
Traditional/ Standardized Test. Instructor-made Week 13-14
An objective-type test shall be instructional materials
given for problem sets and
quizzes.
Mathematics in the
Rubric-based Assessment. A Modern World
rubric shall be used to evaluate Philippine Edition by
the students’ performance in the Cengage Learning
recitation, peer and group
learning and in their problem
solving works.
Traditional/ Standardized Test. Instructor-made Week 15-16
An objective-type test shall be instructional materials
given for problem sets and
quizzes.
Mathematics in the
Rubric-based Assessment. A Modern World
rubric shall be used to evaluate Philippine Edition by
the students’ performance in the Cengage Learning
recitation, peer and group
learning and in their problem
solving works.
 Course Contents / Subject Teaching and Learning
LO Assessment Resources Timeframe
Matter Activities (Methodology)
Constructivist Approach.
Students will also be encourage
to relate to the topic, provide their
own problems for better and
meaningful learning.
MODULE 7: Socratic Method. A series of Traditional/ Standardized Test. Instructor-made Week 17-18
question and answer, with An objective-type test shall be instructional materials
VII. Mathematical Systems thorough discussion about the given for problem sets and
a. Modular topics. quizzes.
Arithmetic Peer and Group Learning. From Mathematics in the
b. Applications time-to-time the students will be Rubric-based Assessment. A Modern World
asked to work by pair or in group. rubric shall be used to evaluate Philippine Edition by
Problem Solving Method. The the students’ performance in the Cengage Learning
students will be asked to solve recitation, peer and group
real life problems regarding the learning and in their problem
topic. solving works.
Constructivist Approach.
Students will also be encourage
to relate to the topic, provide their
own problems for better and
meaningful learning.

8. REFERENCES/SUGGESTED READINGS

Adam, John A.(2006). Mathematics in Nature: Modeling in the Natural World

Adam, John A.(2009) A Mathematical Nature Walk
Burns, C. (2018). One Mathematical Cat, Please!: Ideas for anyone who wants to understand mathematics (a TRUTH and LANGUAGE book in Mathematics)
Cabatay, Henry et. Al. (2018). Mathematics in the Modern World. Ymas Publishing House.
Earnhart, R. and Adina E. (2018). Mathematics in the Modern World: Outcome-Based Module. C&E Publishing, Inc.
Nocon, R. and Nocon, E.(2018). Essential Mathematics for the Modern World. C&E Publishing, Inc.
Reyes, J.C. (2018).Mathematics in the Modern World. Unlimited Books Publishing, Inc.

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Prepared by: Recommending Approval: Approved:

NIEL DARRYL G. BRANZUELA CRISTY S. CARPON, MSIT FRANSCISCO B. BACAMANTE JR., DIT
Instructor I Program Chairperson,BSIT Dean, CCIS
Date of Submission: ______________________ Date: ______________________ Date: ______________________

Syllabus deliberated by/with : GE Math Faculty

Date of deliberation : _______________

Base Syllabus authored by : NIEL DARRYL G. BRANZUELA

Latest revision: : August 7, 2023

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