Republic of the Philippines Course Syllabus

SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES AGRIBUSINESS AND MARINE AND AQUATIC SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY

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Malita Campus, Malita, Davao Occidental
SPAMAST
INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY AND ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES
AGRIBUSINESS DEPARTMENT

COURSE SYLLABUS
First Semester, School Year 2018-2019

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 Prepared by: CARLO R. GUINITA, PAE
daily life. This course begins with an introduction to the nature of mathematics as Faculty
an 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/ EDELYN S. ALBISO, DBA
appreciating geometric designs, understanding codes used in data transmission Reviewed by: Chair, Agribusiness Program
and security, and dividing limited resources fairly.

Course Credit : 3 Units

Prerequisite : None
Contact Hours/ Week : Approved by: ELENITO P. BUGAWISAN, Ph.D.
Lecture 3 hours per week Dean, IATES
Laboratory None
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
 SPAMAST GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES
(A SPAMAST Graduate shall possess. . .)

Capability for life-long learning

Language and communication

Socio-cultural, environmental
Creativity and Innovativeness

Universal outlook and global

responsiveness and gender

Leadership, teamwork and
Professional competency
PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Entrepreneurial skills
Critical thinking skills

interpersonal skills

competency

sensitivity
skills
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 √ √ √ √
 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
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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 identification,
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privacy, and security purposes.
5. Use mathematics in other areas such as finance, voting,
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design, and recreation.
6. Appreciate the nature and uses of mathematics in everyday
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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
TEACHING AND
TIME ASSESSMENT
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES COURSE CONTENT/ SUBJECT MATTER LEARNING ACTIVITIES RESOURCES NEEDED
FRAME TASKS (ATs)
(TLAs)
Week 1 At the end of the lesson, the students will be  SPAMAST’s Vision, Mission and Core Interactive Discussion  Oral Recitation  Student Handbook
able to: Values Slides presentation (opt) (individual)  Course Syllabus
 Familiarize the Vision, Mission and Core  Classroom Policies  DLP (opt)
Values of the institution; and  Grading System
 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 I. Mathematics in Our World Lecture  Oral Recitation  Reference Books
regularities in the world  Patterns in Nature Interactive Discussion  Essay Writing  Downloaded
 Express the importance of mathematics in  The Fibonacci Sequence Group Reporting  Exam References
one’s life  Importance of Mathematics Assignments/Library  Marker
 Discuss about the nature of mathematics,  Nature of Mathematics Search  Computer (opt)
what it is, how it is expressed, represented Video Presentation (opt)  DLP (opt)
and used  Materials necessary
 Appreciate mathematics as human for group reporting
endeavor
Week 3  Articulate the language, symbols, and II. Mathematical Language and Symbols Lecture  Oral Recitation  Reference Books
conventions of mathematics  Characteristics of mathematics Interactive Discussion  Quiz  Downloaded
 Differentiate the language of mathematics  Expressions vs. sentences Assignments  Exam References
from English language  Conventions in the Written Activity  Marker
 Perform different mathematical operations mathematical language Group Reporting  Computer (opt)
 Appreciate mathematics as a useful  Four basic concepts: sets,  DLP (opt)
language functions, relations, binary  Materials necessary
operations for the group
 Connectives, quantifiers, reporting
negation, 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 Recitation  Downloaded
mathematical concepts Reasoning Assignments  Exam References
 Solve problems involving patterns and  Intuition, proof, and certainty Group Reporting  Marker
recreational problems following Polya’s  Polya’s 4-steps in Problem  Computer (opt)
four steps Solving  DLP (opt)
 Identify one’s methods and approaches for  Strategies in Problem Solving  Materials necessary
proving and solving problems 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 Recitation/  Downloaded
 Articulate the steps in data collection and Data Assignments Boardwork References
analysis  Measures of Central tendency: Written Exercises  Exam  Markers
 Perform the different statistical measures Mean, Median, Mode, Weighted  Calculator
for central tendency, dispersion, relative Mean
position, probabilities and normal  Measures of Dispersion: Range,
distributions, linear regression and Standard Deviation and Variance
correlation  Measures of Relative Position: z-
scores, Percentiles, Quartiles,
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 Recitation  Reference Books
figures  Geometric Shapes Interactive Discussion  Boardwork  Downloaded
 Apply geometric concepts in describing and  Perimeter and Area for Different Assignments  Quiz References
creating designs Geometric Shapes Problem Sets  Exam  Markers
 Perform mathematical operations in solving  Volume and Surface Area Video Presentation (opt)  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 Interactive Discussion  Oral Recitation/  Downloaded
schemes in identifying coded information,  Integers in Computers Assignments Boardwork References
privacy and security  Logic and Computer Addition Written and Computer  Exam  Markers
 Text Data Exercises  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 Recitation/  Downloaded
 Execute simplex method  Geometry of Linear Assignments Boardwork References
 Solve problems involving simplex method Programming Problem Sets  Exam  Markers
 Introduction to Simplex Method  Calculator
 Simplex Method: Problem
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 Recitation/  Downloaded
interest  Annuities Problem Sets Boardwork References
 Perform problems involving simple and  Amortized Loans Library  Exam  Markers
compound interest  Payout Annuities Search/Assignments  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 Problem Sets  Oral Recitation/  Downloaded
 List the methods of apportionment and  Methods of Apportionment Written Exercises Boardwork References
voting  The Flaws in Apportionment  Exam  Markers
 Identify the flaws in apportionment  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 Recitation/  Downloaded
reasoning Reasoning Problem Sets Boardwork References
 Recognize symbolic logics  Symbolic Logic Written Exercises  Exam  Markers
 Distinguish truth tables and tautologies  Truth Tables  Calculator
 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 Recitation/ References
analysis  Euler’s Formula Written Exercises Boardwork  Markers
 Graph Coloring Assignments  Calculator
Week 18  Distinguish number systems XII. Mathematical Systems Lecture  Quiz  Reference Books
 Recognize modular arithmetic  Place Systems Interactive Discussion  Exam  Downloaded
 Determine applications involving  Addition and Subtraction in Problem Sets  Oral Recitation/ References
mathematical systems Different Bases Written Exercises Boardwork  Markers
 Multiplication and Division in Assignments  Calculator
Different Bases
 Modular Arithmetic
 Applications
 Group Theory
COURSE REQUIREMENTS GRADING SYSTEM CLASSROOM POLICY
Attendance is counted from the first day of regular classes regardless of the date of the student’s
Problem Sets Quizzes - 40% enrolment thus classes missed due to late enrolment shall be considered absent
Mini-Research Paper Exam - 30%
Assignments Requirements - 30% A student who has incurred absences of more than 20% of total class meeting in a given time shall not be
Attendance 100% given credit for the course or subject

Subjects with or without laboratory and more than 3 units subjects is as follows:
Computation for the final grade Any subject meeting 1 x a week = 3 absences max. = 4 absences over cut
50% Midterm + 50% Final = Any subject meeting 2 x a week = 7 absences max. = 8 absences over cut
100% 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 is considered
dropped, and shall receive a corresponding remark in the Report of Grades 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
SUGGESTED READINGS AND REFERENCES Counterchecked by:
Johnson, D.V. and Mowry, T.A. 2012. Mathematics A Practical Odyssey. Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning. ISBN-13:
978-0-538-49505-9
Jamison, R.E. 2002. Learning the Language of Mathematics
Altares, P.S. 2009. Elementary Statistics. REX Book Store, Inc. ISBN 13:978-971-23-4300-1 JASSEN FE C. CABALQUINTO, RL, MLIS
Aufmann, R. et al. 2018. Mathematical Excursions. ISBN 9781305965584 Librarian