GED102

Mathematics in
the Modern World (MMW)
Course Overview
EDGAR M. ADINA
Department of Mathematics
MMW Course Description

Nature of mathematics

Appreciation of its practical, intellectual, and

aesthetic dimensions

Application of mathematical tools in daily life.

Course Components

Module 1
Nature and Language
of Mathematics

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Course Components

Module 1
Nature and Language of
Mathematics

Requirements
Homework ----------- 30%
Project -------------- 30%
Quiz ---------------- 40%
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100%
Course Components

Module 1
Nature and Language of
Mathematics

Requirements
Homework ----------- 30% Focus on documenting how
Project -------------- 30% mathematics is exhibited in
Quiz ---------------- 40% nature and in the modern world.
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100%
Course Components

Module 2
Mathematical Tools and
Applications

Requirements
Homework ----------- 30%
Problem Set---------- 30%
Quiz ---------------- 40%
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100%
Course Components

Module 3
Selected Topics of
Mathematics Applications

Requirements
Homework ----------- 30%
Project -------------- 30%
Quiz ---------------- 40%
------
100%
Course Components

Module 3
Selected Topics of
Mathematics Applications

Requirements
Homework ----------- 30%
Project -------------- 30%
Quiz ---------------- 40%
------
100%
Emphasis is on the role of
Mathematics in solving current
problems (health and pandemic,
traffic, crimes, academics,
social, economic, political, etc.)
Weekly Guided Notebook

The Weekly Guided Notebook (WGN) is your digital

notebook which you can use to jot down concepts that
are highlighted in the discussions. It also contains a
checklist of your tasks for the week.

A softcopy of your WGN is to be submitted first day of

the succeeding week. For example, WGN of week 1 is
due on Monday (for MWF) or Tue (for TThS) of Week
2.
Course Schedule

MODULE 1: Week 1 to Week 4

MODULE 2: Week 5 to Week 8
MODULE 3: Week 9 to Week 11

*Module grades will be posted in Blackboard on Weeks 4, 8 and 11.

 Textbook
Textbook available at: https://www.cebookshop.com/
Consultation

Should you wish to consult with your teacher

regarding the lessons, or any concern, please
check the consultation schedule which is
posted in Cardinal Edge (Blackboard).