Republic of the Philippines

Course Syllabus
SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES AGRIBUSINESS AND MARINE AND AQUATIC SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY
Malita Campus, Malita, Davao Occidental Format V 2.0 SPAMAST
INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY AND ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES
AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT

COURSE SYLLABUS
First Semester, School Year 2019-2020

Course No. : GEM 111

Course Title : Mathematics in the Modern World
Course Description : This course deals with the nature of mathematics, appreciation of its practical,
intellectual, and aesthetic dimensions, and application of mathematical tools in daily Prepared by: CARLO R. GUINITA, RPAE
life. This course begins with an introduction to the nature of mathematics as an Faculty
exploration of patterns (in nature and the environment) and as an application of
inductive and deductive reasoning. This 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, Checked/
appreciating geometric designs, understanding codes used in data transmission and Reviewed by: ELENITO P. BUGAWISAN, Ph.D.
security, and dividing limited resources fairly. Chair, Agri-Business Program

Course Credit : 3 units

Prerequisite : None
Contact Hours/ Week :
Lecture 3 hours per week Approved by: ELENITO P. BUGAWISAN, Ph.D.
Laboratory None Dean, IATES

SPAMAST VISION AND MISSION STATEMENT

VISION:
A leading institution of higher learning in the fields of aqua-terrestrial and technopreneurship responsive to the development needs in Southeast Asia and beyond.

MISSION:
Imbued with sincerity, excellence, commitment and good leadership, the institution fervently carries out its functions to provide high quality instruction, relevant
researches, focused extension and self-sufficient production preserving cultural heritage, addressing gender sensitivity and climate change.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The graduates have the ability to: 1-5 (Common to all programs in all types of schools)

1. Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice (PQF level 6 descriptor)
2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino
3. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams (PQF level 6 descriptor)
4. Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility
5. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (based on RA 7722)
6. Generate and share knowledge relevant to specific field in the study of Agriculture;
7. Participate in the formulation and implementation of Agricultural Technology development plans and programs;
8. Apply scientific method in the conduct of Agricultural Technology research activities;
9. Understand and apply the concepts of Agricultural Technology productivity and sustainability in the context of national, regional, and global development;
10. Engage in Agricultural Technology production and post- production activities;
11. Promote sound Agricultural technologies to various clients and in the manpower development for agriculture;
12. Employ relevant tools in information technology in solving agriculture- related problems; and
13. Develop and promote technopreneurial practices.
14-15 (Common to graduates of a horizontal type of institution as defined in CMO 46, s. 2012)
14. Graduates of college are qualified for various types of employment and participate in various types of employment, development activities, and public discourses,
particularly in response to the needs of the communities one serves
15. Graduates must have the competencies to support “national, regional and local development plans” (RA7722).

PROGRAM OUTCOMES SPAMAST GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

 (A SPAMAST Graduate shall possess. . .)

Language and communication skills

Capability for life-long learning

Creativity and Innovativeness

Socio-cultural, environmental
Universal outlook and global

responsiveness and gender

Leadership, teamwork and
Professional competency

Entrepreneurial skills
Critical thinking skills

interpersonal skills

competency

sensitivity
1. Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice. (PQF level
√
6 descriptor)
2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino √ √ √ √
3. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams. (PQF level
√ √ √ √ √
6 descriptor)
4. Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility √ √ √ √ √
5. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (based on RA 7722) √ √ √ √ √
6. Generate and share knowledge relevant to specific field in the study of Agriculture; √ √ √ √ √ √ √
7. Participate in the formulation and implementation of Agricultural Technology development
plans and programs;
8. Apply scientific method in the conduct of Agricultural Technology research activities; √ √ √ √ √ √
9. Understand and apply the concepts of Agricultural Technology productivity and
√ √ √ √ √
sustainability in the context of national, regional, and global development;
10. Engage in Agricultural Technology production and post- production activities; √ √ √
11. Promote sound Agricultural technologies to various clients and in the manpower
√ √
development for agriculture;
12. Employ relevant tools in information technology in solving agriculture- related problems;
√ √ √
and
13. Develop and promote technopreneurial practices √ √ √ √
14. Graduates of college are qualified for various types of employment and participate in
various types of employment, development activities, and public discourses, particularly in √ √ √ √
response to the needs of the communities one serves.
15. Graduates must have the competencies to support “national, regional and local
√ √
development plans” (RA7722).

COURSE OUTCOMES
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At the conclusion of the course, the students will be able to:
1. Discuss and argue about the nature of mathematics, what
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it is, how it is expressed, represented, and used.
2. Use different types of reasoning to justify statements and
arguments made about mathematics and mathematical I I I
concepts.
3. Use a variety of statistical tools to process and manage
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numerical data.
4. Analyze codes and coding schemes used for
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identification, privacy, and security purposes.
5. Use mathematics in other areas such as finance, voting,
health and medicine, business, environment, arts and I I I
design, and recreation.
6. Appreciate the nature and uses of mathematics in
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everyday life.
7. Affirm honesty and integrity in the application of
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mathematics to various human endeavors.
LEGEND:
I-INTRODUCED (The student get introduced to the concepts/principles)
P-PRACTICED (The student practices the competencies with supervision)
D-DEMONSTRATED (The student practices the competencies across different settings with minimal supervision)
COURSE PLAN
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES COURSE CONTENT/ SUBJECT MATTER TEACHING AND
TIME ASSESSMENT RESOURCES
LEARNING
FRAME TASKS (ATs) NEEDED
ACTIVITIES (TLAs)
Week 1 At the end of the lesson, the students will be able  SPAMAST’s Vision, Mission and Core Interactive Discussion  Oral  Student
to: Values Slides presentation Recitation Handbook
 Familiarize the Vision, Mission and Core  Classroom Policies (opt) (individual)  Course Syllabus
Values of the institution; and  Grading System  DLP (opt)
 Appreciate and adhere the importance of
Vision, Mission and Core Values of the
institution.
 Be oriented on the Classroom Policies and
Grading System
Week 2  Recognize patterns in nature and regularities I. Mathematics in Our World Lecture  Oral  Reference Books
in the world  Patterns in Nature Interactive Discussion Recitation  Downloaded
 Express the importance of mathematics in  The Fibonacci Sequence Group Reporting  Essay Writing References
one’s life  Importance of Mathematics Assignments/Library  Exam  Marker
 Discuss about the nature of mathematics, what  Nature of Mathematics Search  Computer (opt)
it is, how it is expressed, represented and used Video Presentation (opt)  DLP (opt)
 Appreciate mathematics as human endeavor  Materials
necessary for
group reporting
Week 3  Articulate the language, symbols, and II. Mathematical Language and Symbols Lecture  Oral  Reference Books
conventions of mathematics  Characteristics of mathematics Interactive Discussion Recitation  Downloaded
 Differentiate the language of mathematics from  Expressions vs sentences Assignments  Quiz References
English language  Conventions in the mathematic- Written Activity  Exam  Marker
  Perform different mathematical operations al language Group Reporting  Computer (opt)
 Appreciate mathematics as a useful language  Four basic concepts: sets,  DLP (opt)
functions, relations, binary  Materials
operations necessary for the
 Connectives, quantifiers, negati- group reporting
on, variables
Week 4  Use different types of reasoning to justify III. Problem Solving and Reasoning Lecture  Quiz  Reference Books
statements about mathematics and  Inductive and Deductive Interactive Discussion  Oral  Downloaded
mathematical concepts Reasoning Assignments Recitation References
 Solve problems involving patterns and  Intuition, proof, and certainty Group Reporting  Exam  Marker
recreational problems following Polya’s four  Polya’s 4-steps in Problem  Computer (opt)
steps Solving  DLP (opt)
 Identify one’s methods and approaches for  Strategies in Problem Solving  Materials
proving and solving problems necessary for
group reporting
Week 5-7  Use different statistical tools to process IV. Data Management Lecture  Quiz  Reference Books
numerical data  Steps in Collecting and Analyzing Interactive Discussion  Oral  Downloaded
 Articulate the steps in data collection and Data Assignments Recitation/ References
analysis  Measures of Central tendency: Written Exercises Boardwork  Markers
 Perform the different statistical measures for Mean, Median, Mode, Weighted  Exam  Calculator
central tendency, dispersion, relative position, Mean  Research  Materials
probabilities and normal distributions, linear  Measures of Dispersion: Range, Paper necessary for the
regression and correlation Standard Deviation and Variance written activity
 Measures of Relative Position: z- (e.g. short bond
scores, Percentiles, Quartiles, paper0
and Box-and-Whiskers Plots
 Probabilities and Normal
Distributions
 Linear Regression and
Correlation: Least-Square Line,
Linear Correlation Coefficient
Week 8-9  Identify different geometric concepts and V. Geometry Lecture  Oral  Reference Books
figures  Geometric Shapes Interactive Discussion Recitation  Downloaded
 Apply geometric concepts in describing and  Perimeter and Area for Different Assignments  Boardwork References
 creating designs Geometric Shapes Problem Sets  Quiz  Markers
 Perform mathematical operations in solving  Volume and Surface Area Video Presentation (opt)  Exam  Calculator
perimeter, area and volume for different  Designs, Arts and Culture
geometric figures
 Appreciate Filipino culture and arts using
geometric concepts
Week 10  Identify basic coding schemes VI. Codes Lecture  Quiz  Reference Books
 Articulate the different purposes for coding  Binary Codes Assignments  Boardwork  Downloaded
schemes in identifying coded information,  Integers in Computers Written and Computer  Quiz References
privacy and security  Logic and Computer Addition Exercises  Exam  Markers
 Text Data  Calculator
 Computer/laptop
(opt)
Week  Review about linear inequalities VII. Linear Programming Lecture  Quiz  Reference Books
11-12  Perform geometry in linear programming  Linear Inequalities Interactive Discussion  Oral  Downloaded
 Execute simplex method  Geometry of Linear Programming Assignments Recitation/ References
 Solve problems involving simplex method  Introduction to Simplex Method Problem Sets Boardwork  Markers
 Simplex Method: Problem  Exam  Calculator
Solving
Week  Use mathematics in finance VIII. The Mathematics of Finance Lecture  Quiz  Reference Books
13-14  Articulate what is simple and compound  Simple and Compound Interest Interactive Discussion  Oral  Downloaded
interest  Annuities Problem Sets Recitation/ References
 Perform problems involving simple and  Amortized Loans Library Boardwork  Markers
compound interest  Payout Annuities Search/Assignments  Exam  Calculator
 Execute annuities
 Recognize credit cards and consumer loans
Week 15  Introduced mathematics in the concept of IX. Apportionment and Voting Lecture  Quiz  Reference Books
apportionment and voting  Voting Systems Interactive Discussion  Oral  Downloaded
 List the methods of apportionment and voting  Methods of Apportionment Problem Sets Recitation/ References
 Identify the flaws in apportionment  The Flaws in Apportionment Written Exercises Boardwork  Markers
 Exam  Calculator
Week 16  Use logic in mathematics X. Logic Lecture  Quiz  Reference Books
 Argue about the deductive ad inductive  Deductive versus Inductive Interactive Discussion  Oral  Downloaded
 reasoning Reasoning Problem Sets Recitation/ References
 Recognize symbolic logics  Symbolic Logic Written Exercises Boardwork  Markers
 Distinguish truth tables and tautologies  Truth Tables  Exam
 Extricate conditional statements and  More on Conditionals
arguments  Analyzing Arguments
Week 17  Appreciate mathematics in different graphs XI. The Mathematics of Graphs Lecture  Quiz  Reference Books
 To read graphs  Graphs and Euler Circuits Interactive Discussion  Exam  Downloaded
 Perform graphical representation in data  Weighted Graphs Problem Sets  Oral References
analysis  Euler’s Formula Written Exercises Recitation/  Markers
 Graph Coloring Assignments Boardwork  Calculator
Week 18  Distinguish number systems XII. Mathematical Systems Lecture  Oral  Reference Books
 Recognize modular arithmetic  Place Systems Problem Sets Recitation  Downloaded
 Determine applications involving mathematical  Addition and Subtraction in Written Exercises  Quiz References
systems Different Bases  Exam  Markers
 Multiplication and Division in  Boardwork  Calculator
Different Bases
COURSE REQUIREMENTS GRADING SYSTEM CLASSROOM POLICY
Attendance is counted from the first day of regular classes regardless of the date of the
Problem Sets Quizzes - student’s enrolment thus classes missed due to late enrolment shall be considered absent
Research Paper 40%
Assignments Exam - A student who has incurred absences of more than 20% of total class meeting in a given
Compilations of Written Activity 30% time shall not be given credit for the course or subject
Requirements -
30% Subjects with or without laboratory and more than 3 units’ subjects is as follows:
Any subject meeting 1 x a week = 3 absences max. = 4 absences over cut
100% Any subject meeting 2 x a week = 7 absences max. = 8 absences over cut
Any subject meeting 3 x a week = 10 absences max.= 11 absences over cut
Any student who exceeds the prescribed maximum numbers of cuts for a particular subject
Computation for the final grade is considered dropped, and shall receive a corresponding remark in the Report of Grades
50% Midterm + 50% Final = 100% of DROPPED for the semester regardless of his performance in the class as of the date of
debarment.
Note: Other classroom policies, please refer to the student handbook
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MUTYA Publishing House, INC. ISBN 978-971-821-747-4.
Aufmann, R. 2018. Mathematical Excursions. Retrieved from https://www.cengage.com/c/mathematical-excursions-4e-
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Baltazar, E.C., C. Ragasa and J. Evangelista. 2018. Mathematics in the Modern World. C & E Publishing, Inc. ISBN: 978-971-
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Jamison, R.E. 2002. Learning the Language of Mathematics. Retrieved from https://wac.colostate.edu/llad/v4n1/jamison.pdf
on August 29, 2019.
Johnson, D.V. and Mowry, T.A. 2012. Mathematics A Practical Odyssey. Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning. ISBN-13: 978-0- JASSEN FE C. CABALQUINTO, RL, MLIS
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