University of the Philippines Manila

College of Arts and Sciences

Department of Physical Sciences and Mathematics
Mathematics and Computer Science Unit
Course Number MATH 1
Course Title Fundamental Concepts and Applications of Mathematics
Credits 3 Units
Hours/Week 3 Hours
Textbook Lecture Notes in Mathematics for General Education by UP Diliman GE Mathematics
COURSE OUTLINE
Chapter I. Number System (4.5 hours)
1. Numbers
(a) Symbols (Numerals)
(b) Numeration Systems (Decimal and Non-Decimal)
(c) Hindu-Arabic Numeration System (Place Value)
(d) Real Number System as a Mathematical System
(e) Development of the Real Number System
(f) Numbers (Counting, Integers,Rational, Irrational and Real)
2. Operations
3. Relations
Chapter II. Set Theory and Logic (9 hours)
1. Sets
(a) Denitions, Notations and Symbols
(b) Set Operations
(c) Set Relations and Properties
(d) Venn Diagram
(e) Problems on Cardinality
2. Mathematical Statements
(a) Symbols and Logical Operators
(b) Truth Tables
(c) Rules of Replacement
(d) Quantiers
(e) Validity of Argument
(f) Inductive and Deductive Reasoning
FIRST DEPARTMENTAL EXAMINATION
Chapter III. Algebraic Structures (6 hours)
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1. Binary Operations
2. Relations
3. Groups
4. Rings
5. Fields
6. Applications (Cryptography and Verbal Problems)
Chapter IV. Geometry (7.5 hours)
1. Historical Development of the Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry
2. Euclidean Geometry
3. Hyperbolic Geometry
4. Elliptic Geometry
5. Projective Geometry
6. Applications (Congruence and Similarity)
7. Triangle Measures
8. Duality Theory (Plane and Space)
9. Topology
SECOND DEPARTMENTAL EXAMINATION
Chapter V. Calculus (7.5 hours)
1. Sequences
2. Limit of a Sequence
3. Functions and Graphs
4. Limit of a Function
5. Derivative of a Functions
6. Applications of Derivative
7. Integration
8. Applications of Integral Calculus
Chapter VI. Statistics (6 hours)
1. Denitions
2. Graphs
3. Measures of Central Tendency
4. Measures of Dispersion
5. Ranking and Percentile
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6. Counting
7. Probability
Chapter VII. Computer Literacy (3 hours) Lecture and Demonstrations
THIRD DEPARTMENTAL EXAMINATION
Grading Scale
93-100 1.00
90-92 1.25
87-89 1.50
84-86 1.75
80-83 2.00
75-79 2.25
70-74 2.50
60-69 2.75
50-59 3.00
45-49 4.00
<44 5.00
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