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VISION
Malayan Colleges Laguna shall be a global steeple of excellence in professional education and research.

MISSION
1. To provide the learning environment that would transform our students into globally competitive professionals;
2. To produce social wealth from the generation of new knowledge;
3. To contribute to the solution of industry’s and society’s problems by the expert application of knowledge.

CORE VALUES
Excellence, Loyalty, Teamwork, Discipline, and Urgency

MOTTO
Excellence and Virtue

COURSE SYLLABUS IN MATH035

COLLEGE / DEPARTMENT : College of Arts and Science
COURSE CODE : MATH035
COURSE TITLE : Mathematics in the Modern World
PRE-REQUISITE : NONE
CO-REQUISITE : NONE
CREDIT UNIT(S) : 3.0
CLASS SCHEDULE : 1.5 hours per meeting/ 4.5 hours per week

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Brief Description: Nature of mathematics, appreciation of its practical, intellectual, and aesthetic dimensions, and application of
mathematical tools in daily life.
Detailed Description: The course begins with an introduction to the nature of mathematics as an exploration of patterns (in nature
and the environment) and as an application of inductive and deductive reasoning. By exploring these topics, students are encouraged
to go beyond the typical understanding of mathematics as merely a bunch of formulas but as a source of aesthetics in patterns of
nature, for example, and a rich language in itself (and of science) 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 a way of knowing, and test the students’ understanding
and capacity.

COURSE OUTCOMES AND RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENT OUTCOMES

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO) STUDENT OUTCOMES (SO)

Use the following legends:
After completing the course, the Level: I – Introductory; E – Enabling; D - Demonstrating
student must be able to demonstrate Problem- Communicti Social and Multi- Lifelong
solving Skills on Skills Ethical disciplinary Learning
Responsibility Team Skills
CO1. How to appreciate the nature and E I E E D
uses of mathematics in everyday life,
and discuss the language and symbols of
mathematics.
CO2. How to use different types of E I E E D
reasoning to justify statements and
arguments made about mathematics
and mathematical concepts, and use a
variety of statistical tools to process and
manage numerical data.
CO3. How to use mathematics in other E I E E D
areas such as finance and business,
codes and coding schemes, networks,
voting, health and medicine,
environment, arts and design, and
recreation.

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COURSE COVERAGE

WEEK TOPIC ONLINE LEARNING ASSESSMENT DATA REQUIREMENTS DATE

NO.* ACTIVITY TASKS (Estimated only on per COVERE
(Module (OLA) (AT) weekly consumption) D*
No)
Date
uploaded
Week 0 Overview of the course, Asynchronous • 10 MB for PPT with
(Intro) class policy, and Discussions with audio- audio-video
requirements video (PPT with audio-
video)

Week 1 Section 1. The Nature of • Synchronous Lecture • Topical Quiz *200 MB for Readings
to Mathematics via MS Teams / via
Week 4 Asynchronous BBL/Canvas/S *8 GB for MS
1.1. Mathematics in our Discussions with CORM / H5P; Teams/Recorded Video
World audio-video (PPT with (10 min / Discussions (8 hrs)
Module 1 Core Idea: Mathematics is audio-video) topic)
a useful way to think • Homework / *20 MB for
about nature and • Discussion Boards Reading Consultation
our world. with text / images Assignment;
1.1.1 Patterns and (2 hr) *480 MB for Bb Exam
Numbers in Nature • Consultation through • Module (2 attempts)
and the World Course Message / MS Assessment
1.1.2 The Fibonacci Teams / FB
Messenger WEEKS 1-4 TOTAL:
Sequence 8700 MB ≈ 8.7 GB
1.1.3 Mathematics helps
organize patterns
and regularities in
the world.
1.1.4 Mathematics helps
predict the behavior
of nature and
phenomena in the
world.
1.1.5 Mathematics helps
control nature and
occurrences in the
world for our own
ends.
1.1.6 Mathematics has
numerous
applications in the
world making it
indispensable.

1.2 Mathematical
Language and
Symbols
Core Idea: Like any
language, mathematics
has its own symbols,
syntax and rules.
1.2.1 Characteristics of
mathematical
language: precise,
concise, powerful
1.2.2 Expressions vs.
sentences

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1.2.3 Conventions in the

mathematical
language
1.2.4 Four basic concepts:
sets, functions,
relations, binary
operations
1.2.5 Elementary logic:
connectives,
quantifiers,
negation, variables
1.2.6 Formality
Note: This part of the
course intends to expose
students to the world of
mathematics as a
language in order that
they may be able to read
and write mathematics
texts and communicate
ideas with precision and
conciseness

MODULE 1 SUMMATIVE TASK

Program Chair/Cluster Coordinator

Date Given: Validated By:

1.3. Problem Solving • Synchronous Lecture • Topical Quiz *200 MB for Readings
and Reasoning via MS Teams / via
Week 5 Core Idea: Mathematics is Asynchronous BBL/Canvas/S *8 GB for MS
to not just about numbers; Discussions with CORM / H5P; Teams/Recorded Video
Week 8 much of it is problem audio-video (PPT with (10 min / Discussions (8 hrs)
solving and reasoning. audio-video) topic)
1.3.1. Inductive and • Homework / *20 MB for
Module 2 deductive reasoning • Discussion Boards Reading Consultation
1.3.2. Intuition, proof and with text / images Assignment;
(2 hr) *480 MB for Bb Exam
certainty
• Consultation through • Module (2 attempts)
1.3.3. Polya’s 4 steps in
Course Message / MS Assessment
problem solving Teams / FB
1.3.4. Problem solving Messenger WEEKS 1-4 TOTAL:
strategies 8700 MB ≈ 8.7 GB

Section 2. Mathematics as
a Tool

2.1. Data Management

Core Idea: Statistical tools
derived from mathematics
are useful in processing
and managing numerical
data in order to describe a
phenomenon and predict
values.

Review: Descriptive
Statistics, Normal
Distribution

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Note:

The topics to be reviewed

are expected to have been
covered in Junior and
Senior High School. The
focus should then be on
deepening and using
these to be able to
critically examine
information from various
sources (e.g. newspaper).

Technology that are

available to students may
be used.

MODULE 2 SUMMATIVE TASK

Program Chair/Cluster Coordinator

Date Given: Validated By:

2.1. Mathematics of • Synchronous Lecture • Topical Quiz *200 MB for Readings

Week 9 Finance via MS Teams / via
to Core idea: Mathematics Asynchronous BBL/Canvas/S *8 GB for MS
Week 11 promotes financial literacy Discussions with CORM / H5P; Teams/Recorded Video
through understanding of audio-video (PPT with (10 min / Discussions (8 hrs)
computations related to audio-video) topic)
Module 3 the financial aspects of • Homework / *20 MB for
everyday affairs. • Discussion Boards Reading Consultation
2.2.1 Simple and with text / images Assignment;
Compound Interest (2 hr) *480 MB for Bb Exam
2.2.2 Credit Cards and • Consultation through • Module (2 attempts)
Consumer Loans Course Message / MS Assessment
Teams / FB
2.2.3 Stocks, Bonds and WEEKS 1-4 TOTAL:
Messenger
Mutual Funds 8700 MB ≈ 8.7 GB
2.2.4 Home ownership

2.3 Apportionment and

Voting
Core Idea: Mathematics
can promote democracy
through impartial voting
methods and numerical
measures of fairness.
2.3.1 Introduction to
Apportionment
2.3.2 Introduction to
Voting

2.4 Choose one

additional topic from
the following:

• Geometric Designs
• Linear Programming
• The Mathematics of
Graphs
• The Mathematical
Systems
• Logic

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• Codes

Codes
Core Idea: The utility of
mathematics goes beyond
the mundane.
Mathematics enables
development of codes and
ciphers that are useful to
individuals and to society.
1. Binary Codes
2. Integers in
computers
3. Logic and computer
addition
4. Text Data
5. Errors and error
connection
6. Error detecting codes
Repetition and
Hamming Codes
Geometric Designs
Core Idea: Geometry can
help enhance one’s artistic
prowess as well as enrich
one’s own culture.
1. Recognizing and
analyzing geometric
shapes
2. Transformations
3. Patterns and
Diagrams
4. Designs, Arts and
Culture
Linear Programming
Core idea: Mathematics
gives efficient and
effective tools to enable
the individual to make
decisions and optimize
solutions.
1. Linear Inequalities
2. Geometry of Linear
Programming
3. Simplex Method
The Mathematics of
Graphs
Core Idea: Mathematics
creates connections and
fosters efficiency through
visual tools like graphs and
algorithms.
1. Graphs and Euler
Circuits
2. Weighted Graphs
3. Euler’s Formula
4. Graph Coloring
The Mathematical
Systems
Core idea: Mathematical
systems come in different
forms and possess varied
structures.
1. Modular Arithmetic

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2. Applications
3. Group Theory

Logic
Core idea: Mathematics is
a formal language with its
own grammar and syntax.
1. Propositions, Truth
Values, and Logical
Connectives
2. Validity of
Arguments and the
Rules of replacement
and inference
3. Proofs and proof
templates
MODULE 3 SUMMATIVE TASK

Program Chair/Cluster Coordinator

Date Given: Validated by:
MAKE-UP CLASS (This section is to be filled out completely, if applicable)
Date Remarks (Topic/Activity) Validated by:

* For Midyear Term, one (1) week covers two (2) weeks of a Regular Term.
*To track the progress of the course, students and professors should take note of the date when the topic was covered.

TEXTBOOK
Sobecki, David. (2019). Math in Our World. 4th Ed. Pearson. McGraw-Hill Education.

REFERENCES

Baltazar, E. C., Ragasa, C., & Evangelista, J. (2018). Mathematics in the Modern World. Quezon City, Phil: C&E Publishing Co.
Earnhart, R. T., & Adina, E. M. (2018). Mathematics in the Modern World. Quezon City, Phil: C&E Publishing Co.
Aufmann, R.N., Lockwood, J.S., Nation, R.D., & Clegg, D. K. (2018). Mathematical Excursions. Cengage Learning.
Aufmann, R.N., Lockwood, J.S., Nation, R.D., & Clegg, D. K. (2018). Mathematics in the Modern World. Cengage Learning.
Tannenbaum, P. (2018) Excursions in Modern Mathematics. 9th Ed. Pearson Education, Inc.

Additional Sources:
1. Stewart, I. (1995). Nature’s Numbers. New York, NY: Basic Books.
https://cismasemanuel.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/ian-stewart-numerele-naturii.pdf
2. Video: Nature by Numbers by Cristὀbal Vila, (2010) http://www.etereaestudios.com/docs_html/nbyn_htm/intro.htm
3. Jamison, R. E. (2000). Learning the language of mathematics. Language and Learning across the Disciplines, 4(1), 45 –
54.
4. The Language of Mathematics http://www.onemathematicalcat.org/pdf_files/LANG1.pdf
5. The Language and Grammar of Mathematics https://www.dpmms.cam.ac.uk/~wtg10/grammar.pdf
6. Aufman, R. N., Lockwood, J. S, Nation, R. D. & Clegg, D. K. (2013). Mathematical Excursions, Third Edition. CA:
Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning
7. Lawsky, E. et al. (2014). CK–12 Probability and Statistics – Advanced (Second Edition). Flexbook.
http://www.ck12.org/book/CK-12-Advanced-Probability-and-Statistics-Concepts/

COURSE REQUIREMENT

The term will be BLENDED-REMOTE and will utilize Blackboard™, web conferencing tools, and other online facilities to enhance the
ability of the student to cope with remote learning.

A class standing shall be computed for each module in the course based on the performance of a student in all the required learning
or formative tasks and major or summative tasks for the module and other requirements set to pass the course. The following
weights shall apply to the learning or minor tasks and the summative or major tasks for each module for modular courses.

Learning Tasks* - 40%

Major Tasks** - 60%

* Learning tasks that may include exercises, assignments, problem sets, quizzes, or research works, or other formative tasks.

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** Major tasks are Module Summative Tasks that corresponds to each module in the course based on the modularization policy as
per 2021 OVPAA Memo. No 50; may be sub-divided into smaller summative tasks as required or appropriate in the course.

See Sample schedule of modularization below.

Sample Schedule of Modular Courses***

No. of No of Weeks -
Type of Courses Modules Schedule No of Credit Units
Modules Trimester

Module 1 4 Weeks 1 - 4 1
3-unit lecture
3 Module 2 4 Weeks 5 - 8 1
course
Module 3 4 Weeks 9 - 12 1

2-unit lecture Module 1 6 Weeks 1 - 6 1

2
course Module 2 6 Weeks 7 - 12 1

1-unit lecture Module 1 6 Weeks 1 - 6 0.5

2
course Module 2 6 Weeks 7 - 12 0.5

***From Annex B, Guidelines for College Courses 2T 2021 -2022 in relation to 2021 OVPAA Memo. No. 50 for modular courses.

A requirement in the course shall have a mark of 60% to indicate the minimum passing performance. A student in the course who
obtains a final class standing of at least 60% shall be considered to have passed the course. For modular courses, the final class
standing in the course shall be computed based on the performance of the student in the modules in the course and following the
modularization policy for the course. The final grade shall be based on the table below.

% A b o ve 9 6. 0 0 91.51 – 96.00 87.01 – 91.50 82.51 – 87.00 78.01– 82.50 73.51 – 78.00 69.01 – 73.50 64.51 – 69.00 60.00 – 64.50 Below 60.00
FINAL
1.00 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.00 5.00
GRADE

Aside from academic deficiency, other grounds to fail the course are the following:
1. Intellectual dishonesty (cheating and plagiarism) during examinations and other requirements;
2. Per Section 1551 of CHED’s Manual of Regulations for Private Educational Institutions, a student who has incurred more than
20% of the total number of school days (i.e., 7 unexcused absences) shall not be given credit to the course regardless of class
standing. For further provisions of the said policy, please refer to the MCL Student Catalogue.
3. Other grounds as stipulated in the MCL Student Catalogue, and other relevant policies and regulations that maybe promulgated
from time to time.

STUDENT INTERVENTION

Students with a preliminary class standing of ≤ 55% or those whose GWA status is marked “NOT OK” in the Student Intervention
Module (OSS Application) need to undergo intervention activities which include but are not limited to any of the following:
a. remedial assessment;
b. consultation;
c. referral to CGC;
d. tutorial/mentoring/coaching;
e. collaborative learning activities;
f. notifications/reminders; and
g. performance monitoring.

AVAILABLE COURSE MATERIALS

a. CHED guidelines and course syllabus

b. Wiley Web Resource
c. Learning Videos (via Blackboard Learn)

OTHER COURSE POLICIES

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English is the medium of instruction. Lectures, discussions, and documentation will be in English. Code switching is highly discouraged
and the use of other languages aside from English in communicating and in presenting course works will be a valid ground for
demerits in that given exercise.

ATTENDANCE

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Per Section 1551 of CHED’s Manual of Regulations for Private Educational Institutions, a student who has incurred absences more
than twenty percent (20%) of the total number of school days shall not be given credit to the course regardless of class standing. For
further provisions of the said policy, please refer to the MCL Student Catalogue.

HOMEWORK, WRITTEN REPORTS AND REACTION PAPERS

All homework and other assigned coursework must be submitted on time.

COURSE PORTFOLIO
All exercises and requirements for the course are to be compiled by the students as part of their portfolio. The same must be made
available for inspection by the Instructor before the end of the term.

HONOR, DRESS, AND GROOMING CODE

Other provisions stipulated in the MCL Student Catalogue will be enforced in and out of the classroom. Students who have violated
the dress code policy and other related offenses will not be permitted to attend classes without being cleared by the Student Affairs
Office or the Guidance Office.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS (Signature over printed name)

RIA GRACE P. ABDON RAMACHANDRA C. TORRES ARLENE I. ROSAL

ANTHONY S. MORFE RAMON P. VELASCO

Signature over Printed Name of the Faculty Member Handling the Course:

Time/Days available:

Venue:

e-mail address/other contact details:

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