Math in the Modern World

(GMATH)

SYLLABUS
 Subject: GMATH
 Instructor: Mrs. Maria Linda C. Cabillan
 Faculty room: P105
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C H A PT E R 1
Mathematics in our World
(3 hours)
1.1 Mathematics defined
1.2 Mathematics as a study of Patterns
1.3 Mathematics in nature
1.4 The Fibonacci Sequence & the Golden Ratio
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C H A PT E R 2
Mathematical Language and Symbols
(5 hours)
2.1 Sets and Basic Operations on Sets
2.2 Sets and Elementary Properties of Real Numbers
2.3 Relations
2.5 Functions
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C H A PT E R 3
Logic and Reasoning
(3 hours)
3.1 Inductive and Deductive Reasoning
 Using inductive reasoning to predict the next number
 Counterexamples
 Using deductive reasoning to establish a conjecture
 Deductive vs inductive reasoning
 Logic puzzles
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C H A PT E R 4
Problem Solving
(6 hours)
4.1 Problem Solving with Patterns
 Terms of a sequence
 Nth term formula of a sequence
4.2 Problem-Solving Strategies
 Polya’s Problem-Solving Strategy
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C H A PT E R 5
The Mathematics of Finance
(4 hours)
5.1 Simple Interest
5.2 Compound Interest
5.3 Effective Interest Rate
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C H A PT E R 6
Data Management
(10 hours)
6.1 Measures of Central Tendency
6.2 Measures of Dispersion
6.3 Measures of Relative Position
6.4 Normal Distributions
6.5 Linear Regression and Correlation
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CHAPTER 7
Linear Programming
(5 hours)
7.1 Review of Inequalities, Graphing Inequalities
7.2 The Linear Programming Model (2 variables)
7.3 Model Formulation (2 variables)
7.4 Graphical Solution
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C H A PT E R 8
The Mathematics of Graphs
(5 hours)
8.1 Graphs and Euler Circuits
8.2 Weighted Graphs
8.3 Planarity and Euler’s Formula
8.4 Graph Coloring
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C H A PT E R 9
Mathematical Systems
(5 hours)
9.1 Modular Arithmetic
9.2 Applications of Modular Arithmetic
9.3 Introduction to Group Theory
Course Requirements:
 Seatworks/Assignments:
 Projects/Deliverables:
 Quizzes:
 Major Examination
Grading System:
 Seatworks/Assignments: 10%
 Projects/Deliverables: 10%
 Quizzes: 40%
 Major Examination: 40%

 𝐺𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑒 = .30𝑃𝐺 + .35𝑀𝐺 + .35𝑇𝐹𝐺

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Course Requirements:
PRELIM PROJECT

 Ian Stewart’s book

(start reading)
 Groupings for the
poster/ppt of
Stewart’s book
CONTENTS
 1 The Natural Order
 2 What Mathematics Is For
 3 What Mathematics Is About
 4 The Constants of Change
 5 From Violins to Videos
 6 Broken Symmetry
 7 The Rhythm of Life
 8 Do Dice Play God?
 9 Drops, Dynamics, and Daisies
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