COURSE SYLLABUS INS Form 1

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(Mathematics in the Modern World)
First Semester, A.Y. 2018 – 2019

Department/Area : Mathematics and Statistics

Curriculum : BS Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
Curricular Year : First
No. of Hours/Semester : 54
Credit Unit : 3 Units
Pre-requisite(s) : None

Vision of the University : A premier multidisciplinary-technological university

Mission of the University : The University shall primarily provide advanced professional and technical instruction for special purposes, advanced studies
in industrial trade, agriculture, fishery, forestry, aeronautics and land-based programs, arts and sciences, health sciences,
information technology and other relevant fields of study. It shall also undertake research and extension services, and provide
progressive leadership in its areas of specialization.

Goals of the College : CAS aims at the integral development of the individual toward fullness as a human being through the humanistic and scientific
studies.

Program Outcomes : The graduates of the BS CE/BS ME/BS EE program shall be able to:

A. Common to all programs

1. engage in lifelong learning and understanding of the need to keep abreast of the developments in the specific field of
practice (PQF level 6 descriptor);
2. communicate effectively through oral and in written forms using both English and Filipino;
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3. perform effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams (PQF level 6 descriptor);
4. Recognize professional, social, and ethical responsibility;
5. appreciate the “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (based on RA 7722);
B. Specific to BSCE/BSME/BSEE
6. Apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve complex civil/mechanical/electrical engineering problems;
7. Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
8. Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints, in accordance with
standards;
9. Function in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
10. Identify, formulate, and solve complex civil/mechanical/electrical engineering problems;
11. Understand professional and ethical responsibility
12. Communicate effectively civil/mechanical/electrical engineering activities with the engineering community and with
society at large
13. Understand the impact of civil/mechanical/electrical engineering solutions in global, economic, and societal context
14. Recognize the need for, and engage in life-long learning
15. Know contemporary issues
16. Use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for civil/mechanical/electrical engineering practice;
17. Know and understand engineering and management principles as a member and leader of a team, and to manage
projects in a multidisciplinary environment
18. Understand at least one specialized field of civil/mechanical/electrical engineering practice

Course Description : This course deals with nature of mathematics, appreciation of its practical, intellectual, and aesthetic dimensions, and
application of mathematical tools in daily life.

Course Learning Outcomes : At the end of the course, the students will:

1. discuss about the nature of mathematics, what 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
concepts;
3. discuss the language and symbols of mathematics;
4. use a variety of statistical tools to process and mange numerical data;
5. analyze codes and coding schemes used for identification, privacy, and security purposes;
6. use mathematics in other areas such as finance, voting, health and medicine, business, environment, arts and
design, and recreation;
7. appreciate the nature and uses of mathematics in everyday life; and,
8. affirm honesty and integrity in the application of mathematics to various human endeavors.
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Course Content :

TEACHING
ASSESMENT LEARNING TIME
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME(S) LEARNING CONTENTS REFERENCE REMARKS
TASK(S) RESOURCE ALLOCATION
ACTIVITY
1 Relate the course to mission, vision, and  Oral  Discussion Mission, Vision, Goals of PowerPoint CTU Student’s
1.5
goals of CTU and CAS examination CTU/CAS and Orientation Manual
1. Identify patterns in nature and regularities  Quiz  Discussion 1 Mathematics in Our  Marker Stewart. Nature’s
in the world  Oral  Case study World  Whiteboard numbers.
2. Articulate the importance of mathematics in recitation  Problem 1.1 Patterns and  Computer
one’s life solving numbers in nature and Adam. Mathematics
3. Argue about the nature of mathematics, and the world Projector in Nature: Modeling
what it is, how it is expressed, represented, 1.2 The Fibonacci Patterns in the 4.5
and used sequence Natural World
4. Express appreciation for mathematics as a 1.3 Appreciation of
human endeavor numbers Adam. A
1.4 We grew up with Mathematical
numbers Nature Walk
1. Discuss the language, symbols, and  Unit test  Discussion 2 Mathematical Language  Marker Jamison. Learning
conventions of mathematics  Oral  Brainstorming and Symbols  Whiteboard the language of
2. Explain the nature of mathematics as a recitation  Problem 2.1 The Mathematical  Computer mathematics across
language  Project solving language and the disciplines
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3. Perform operations on mathematical Projector
expressions correctly Fisher. The
4. Acknowledge that mathematics is a useful language of
language mathematics
1. Use different types of reasoning to justify  Unit test  Discussion 3 Problem Solving and  Marker Aufmann.
statements and arguments made about  Oral  Brainstorming Reasoning  Whiteboard Mathematical
mathematics and mathematical concepts recitation  Problem 3.1 Reasoning  Computer excursions
2. Write clear and logical proofs  Project solving 3.2 Deductive and
3. Solve problems involving patterns and reasoning Projector Hersh. What is 6
recreational problems following Polya’s four 3.3 Mathematical mathematics,
steps deduction really?
4. Organize one’s methods and approaches 3.4 Problem solving
for proving and solving problems
1. Evaluate student’s level of understanding  Written
PRELIM EXAMINATION 1.5
examination
1. Use a variety of statistical tools to process  Quiz  Discussion 4 Data Management  Marker Aufmann.
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and manage numerical data  Oral  Peer-teaching 4.1 Basic statistical  Whiteboard Mathematical
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2. Use the methods of linear regression and recitation  Problem concepts  Computer excursions.
correlations to predict the value of a variable Solving 4.2 Measures of central and
given certain conditions tendency Projector Johnson & Mowry.
3. Advocate the use of statistical data in 4.3 Measures of Mathematics: A
making important decisions dispersion practical Odyssey
4.4 Measures of
relative position Sobecki, Bluman, &
4.5 Correlation and Schirck-Matthews.
linear regression Math in our world
1. Evaluate student’s level of understanding  Written MIDTERM
1.5
examination EXAMINATION
1. Use mathematical concepts and tools in  Quiz  Discussion 5 Mathematical Finance  Marker Aufmann.
other areas such as in finance, voting, logic,  Oral  Reporting 5.1 Interest  Whiteboard Mathematical
business, networks and systems recitation  Problem 5.2 Maturity or future  Computer excursions.
2. Support the use of mathematics in various solving value and
aspects and endeavors in life 5.3 Compound interest Projector Johnson & Mowry.
5.4 Credit cards and Mathematics: A 12
consumer loans practical Odyssey
5.5 Stocks, bonds, and
mutual funds Sobecki, Bluman, &
Schirck-Matthews.
Math in our world.
1. Evaluate student’s level of understanding  Written SEMIFINAL
1.5
examination EXAMINATION
1. Use coding schemes to encode and decode  Quiz  Discussion 6 Mathematical  Marker COMAP. For all
different types of information for  Oral  Reporting Systems/Codes  Whiteboard practical purposes,
identification, privacy, and security purposes recitation  Problem 6.1 Binary systems and  Computer introduction to
2. Exemplify honesty and integrity when using  Unit test solving binary codes and contemporary
codes for security purposes 6.2 Introduction to Projector mathematics
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modular arithmetic
6.3 cryptology Moser & Chen. A
Student’s Guide to
Coding and
Information Theory
1. Evaluate student’s level of understanding  Written FINAL EXAMINATION
1.5
examination
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Course Requirements :  Forty percent (40%) cut-off score

 Class participation
 Satisfactory attendance

Evaluation Procedure : 1 Major Examination ------------- 40 %

2 Class Standing
Quizzes ------------- 30 %
Recitation ------------- 20 %
Project ------------- 10 %
TOTAL 100 %

Prepared by : FRANCES JAY B. PACALDO, BSSTAT, LPT.

Instructor

Date Submitted :

Upon Recommendation of the Curriculum Committee:

EDWIN B. ANDAYA, Dev.Ed.D. Elvisa O. Basubas, Dev.Ed.D.

Member Member

BELENDA P. BABIERA, MAEd

Chairman

APPROVED:

EDWIN A. PILAPIL, Ed.D.

Dean
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