Mathematics in The Modern World
Mathematics in The Modern World
Orientation
JESSA CASTILLO CANOPIN
Instructor
MATHEMATICS IN THE MODERN WORLD
COURSE
Mathematics in the Modern World
NAME:
COURSE
GE 4 CREDIT UNITS: 3 units
CODE:
PRE- CO-
None None
REQUISITE/S: REQUISITE/S:
LECTURE LABORATORY
3 hours None
HOURS: HOURS:
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Mathematics in the Modern World is a there-unit course that deals with nature of mathematics,
appreciation of its practical, intellectual, and aesthetic dimensions, and application of mathematical tools
in daily life.
The course begins with an introduction to the nature of mathematics as an exploration of patterns and as
an application of inductive and deductive reasoning. By exploring these topics, students are encourage to
go beyond the typical understanding of mathematics as merely a set of formulas but as a source of
aesthetics in patterns of nature.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Discuss and argue about the nature of Mathematics,
what it is, how it is expressed, and used.
2. Use different types of reasoning to justify
statements and arguments made about mathematics
and mathematical concepts.
3. Discuss the language and symbols of mathematics.
Learning Outcomes
Skills
1.Use a variety of statistical tools to process and manage
numerical data
2. Analyze codes and coding schemes used for identification,
privacy, and security purposes
3. Use mathematics in other areas such as finance, voting,
health and medicine, business, environment, arts and design,
and recreation
Learning Outcomes
Values
1.Appreciate the nature and uses of mathematics
in everyday life
2. Affirm honestly and integrity in the application
of mathematics to various human endeavors
Lessons to be Discussed
PRELIM
MIDTERM
Evaluating Texts that Use Words and Images
Communication Aids and Strategies: Understanding and Analyzing Tools of Technology
Obtaining and Disseminating Information Effectively
Expressing an Opinion and Taking a Stand on an Issue
FINALS
Communicating with Members of the Workplace Effectively
Professional Correspondence
The Job Application Process: Making Resume and Curriculum Vitae
The Job Application Process: Effectively Acing a Job Interview
Grading System
PRELIM MIDTERM FINALS
Term Examinations/Final Term Examinations/Final Term
60% Requirement 60% Requirement 60% Examinations/Final
Requirement
Quizzes/Homeworks/ Quizzes/Homeworks/ Quizzes/Homeworks/
40% 40% 40%
Assessment Tasks Assessment Tasks Assessment Tasks
PRELIM – 100%
MIDTERM – 40% OF YOUR PRELIM GRADE AND 60% OF YOUR MIDTERM GRADE
FINAL – 40% OF YOUR MIDTERM GRADE AND 60% OF YOUR FINAL GRADE
Course Requirements
• On-line Assessment Tasks
a. Activities
b. Videos
c. Etc.
• Written Long Exam (Prelim, Midterm and Finals) via online
Class Policies
• Classes will be done online via synchronous mode thru Google Meet and asynchronous via Google
Classroom LMS.
• The online module made by the instructor and will be posted in the LMS will be the main instructional
material that will be used by the students. It is exclusively made for ASCOT BSIT students only.
• Attendance during online meetings/synchronous classes is not compulsory. Meetings will be recorded
for the students to retrieve at their own convenience.
• We will have one module and set of activities per week.
• We will have deadlines for the submission of your activities. You can still submit your works after the
given deadline but corresponding points will be deducted from your overall score.
• In the submission of your requirements, kindly follow the format given by the Instructor. Rename the
files that you will upload into NAME, GE 4 (for example, JESSA C. CANOPIN, GE 4)
• Formative and summative examinations will be via online/google forms. Deadline of turning in will be
indicated in the form.
• Students are always expected to display proper decorum and behavior during on-line or face to face
meetings.
• Consultations will be via the class group chat.
The College Vision
Rubrics:
Creativity - 50%
Relevance to the theme - 50%
Total: 100%