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TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES

COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE CODE GEC004
COURSE NAME MATHEMATICS IN THE MODERN WORLD
CREDITS 3 units
CONTACT HOURS 3 hours lecture
REBECCA V. CALDERON
INSTRUCTOR
Faculty Member, Math and Physics Department
Sirug, Winston S. (2018) Mathematics in the Modern World;
TEXTBOOK Mindshapers Co.Inc.

Sobecki, Dave (2019) Math in Our World 4th Edition;

Other Supplemental Materials McGraw Hill Education

SPECIFIC COURSE INFORMATION

a. Course Description
This course deals with nature of mathematics, appreciation of its practical, intellectual, and aesthetic dimensions,
and application of mathematical tools in daily life.

b. Prerequisites None
Co-requisites
c. Course Classification None
(Required/elective/
selected elective)
SPECIFIC GOALS FOR THE COURSE
a. Course Objective
The course aims to:
1. Provide an in-depth understanding of the nature of mathematics, what it is, how it is expressed, represented
and used.
2. Enhance analytical thinking skills in using mathematics in other areas such as engineering, finance, business
and other fields.
3. Appreciate the nature and uses of mathematics in everyday life.
b. Course Outcomes
By the end of the course the students will be able to:
1. Discuss the nature, language and symbols of mathematics.
2. Use different types of reasoning to justify statements and arguments made about mathematics and
mathematics concept.
3. Solve problems using different statistical tools, code and coding schemes.
4. Explore the different application of mathematics in everyday life.
c. Student Outcomes Addressed by the Course
1. Apply knowledge of computing, science, and mathematics appropriate to the discipline;
2. Recognize the need for, and prepare to engage in lifelong learning

COURSE TOPICS
Prelim Period (Weeks 1–6)
Introduction. TIP Vision and Mission; TIP Graduate Attributes/ Institutional Intended Learning Outcomes;
Program Educational Objectives; Program Outcomes/Student Outcomes; Course Objectives; Course
Intended Learning Outcomes/Course Outcome; Course Policies.

The Nature of Mathematics : Mathematics in Our World ,(Patterns, Nature, Fibonacci Sequence and
application), Mathematics Language and Symbols ( Characteristics, Conventions and Four Basic
Concepts) ,Problem Solving and Reasoning ( involving patterns)

Mathematics as a Tool Part 1: Data Management (Introduction, Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion,
Measures of Relative Position – Ungrouped Data ).

Midterm Period (Weeks 7–12)

Prepared by: Noted by: Approved to take effect on 1st Sem 18-19 SY

Rebecca V. Calderon _________Engr. Ariel H. Magat_________ _____Dr. Jesusa N. Padilla / Dr. Cynthia C. Llanes_____
Department Chair Dean/ VPAA
Faculty Member’s Printed Name and Signature

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