UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES OPEN UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

MATH I
FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS OF MATHEMATICS
3RD TRIMESTER AY 2017-2018

COURSE GUIDE

COURSE OBJECTIVES

After completing this course, you should be able to

1) apply the appropriate rule for performing a series of fundamental operations on
numbers;
2) perform the different set operations;
3) use Venn diagrams to illustrate the different set operations and relations;
4) write statements in mathematical symbols;
5) perform operations on statements and test the validity of arguments using Euler
diagrams;
6) recognize the components of a mathematical system including the axioms that
operations and relations satisfy;
7) write a number in different numeral systems;
8) convert a number from base 10 to any other base and vice versa;
9) identify the different subsets of the set of real numbers;
10) convert fraction to decimal and percentage;
11) locate real numbers in the number line;
12) recognize the difference between a relation and a function;
13) perform modulo addition and multiplication;
14) master basic concepts in Euclidean geometry;
15) understand basic ideas in projective geometry and topology;
16) compute the derivative of polynomial functions;
17) find the antiderivative of a function ;
18) evaluate definite integrals and use it to find the area under a curve;
19) interpret information given by charts and graphs;
20) compute the measures of central tendency and measures of variation for a given set of
observation; and
21) solve simple probability problems.
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COURSE OUTLINE

Unit I. The Nature of Mathematics

Module 1. Mathematical Systems I: Numbers and Sets
Module 2. Mathematical Systems II: Statements and Groups

Unit II. Number Systems and Algebraic Structures

Module 3. Real Numbers
Module 4. Number Systems
Module 5. Algebraic Structures

Unit III. Geometry

Module 6. Euclidean Geometry
Module 7. Projective Geometry

Unit IV. Calculus and Statistics

Module 8. Calculus
Module 9. Applications of Integrals

COURSE MATERIALS

Module 1. Mathematical Systems I: Numbers and Sets

(Quiroga, Reuben V. (1999). Fundamenetal Concepts and Applications in Mathematics.
Quezon City: U.P. Open University)
(UP Diliman G.E. Marthematics Committee (1998). Notes in Mathematics for General
Education, Chapter 1)

Module 2 Mathematical Systems II: Statements and Groups

(Quiroga, Reuben V. (1999). Fundamenetal Concepts and Applications in Mathematics.
Quezon City: U.P. Open University)
(UP Diliman G.E. Marthematics Committee (1998). Notes in Mathematics for General
Education, Chapter 1)

Module 3. Real Numbers

(Quiroga, Reuben V. (1999). Fundamenetal Concepts and Applications in Mathematics.
Quezon City: U.P. Open University)
(UP Diliman G.E. Marthematics Committee (1998). Notes in Mathematics for General
Education, Chapter 2)

Module 4. Number Systems

(Quiroga, Reuben V. (1999). Fundamenetal Concepts and Applications in Mathematics.
Quezon City: U.P. Open University)
(UP Diliman G.E. Marthematics Committee (1998). Notes in Mathematics for General
Education, Chapter 2)
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Module 5. Algebraic Structures

(Quiroga, Reuben V. (1999). Fundamenetal Concepts and Applications in Mathematics.
Quezon City: U.P. Open University)
(UP Diliman G.E. Marthematics Committee (1998). Notes in Mathematics for General
Education, Chapter 3)

Module 6. Euclidean Geometry

(Quiroga, Reuben V. (1999). Fundamenetal Concepts and Applications in Mathematics.
Quezon City: U.P. Open University)
(UP Diliman G.E. Marthematics Committee (1998). Notes in Mathematics for General
Education, Chapter 5)

Module 7. Projective Geometry

(Quiroga, Reuben V. (1999). Fundamenetal Concepts and Applications in Mathematics.
Quezon City: U.P. Open University)
(UP Diliman G.E. Marthematics Committee (1998). Notes in Mathematics for General
Education, Chapter 5)

Module 8. Calculus
(Quiroga, Reuben V. (1999). Fundamenetal Concepts and Applications in Mathematics.
Quezon City: U.P. Open University)
(UP Diliman G.E. Marthematics Committee (1998). Notes in Mathematics for General
Education, Chapter 6)

Module 9. Statistics
(Quiroga, Reuben V. (1999). Fundamenetal Concepts and Applications in Mathematics.
Quezon City: U.P. Open University)
(UP Diliman G.E. Marthematics Committee (1998). Notes in Mathematics for General
Education, Chapter 7)

* You may also checkout www.khanacademy.org for some help on selected topics.

COURSE SCHEDULE

Week Module Learning Activities

1 Course Orientation
Participate in the online forum for self-introductions
1-2 (May Module 1 1. Read Modules 1 & 2
12 – May Mathematical Systems I: 2. Study carefully all examples before doing the
25) Numbers and Sets SAQs given in these modules. Do the SAQs first
before looking at the corresponding ASAQs.
Module 2 3. Start doing Assignment #1
Mathematical Systems II: 4. Answer Quiz #1 online. Available from 8:00 PM
Statements and Groups of 25 May to 8:00 PM of 26 May (Philippine
time)
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3– 4 1. Read Modules 3, 4 & 5

(May 27 – Module 3 2. Study carefully all the examples provided in these
Jun 8) Real Numbers modules before doings the SAQs.
3. Continue Assignment #1 and submit it on-line
Module 4 through the Assignment #1 submission bin on or
Number Systems before 9 June 8:00 PM
4. Answer Quiz #2 online. Available from 8:00 PM
Module 5 of 8 June to 8:00 PM of 9 June (Philippine
Algebraic Structures time)

5 REVIEW FOR MIDTERM EXAMINATION

(Jun 9- 15)

June 16, TAKE THE MIDTERM EXAMINATION

2018
6-7 1. Read Modules 6 & 7
(Jun 17 – Module 6 2. Study carefully all examples before doing the
Jun 29) Euclidean Geometry SAQs given in these modules. Do the SAQs first
before looking at the corresponding ASAQs.
Module 7 3. Start doing Assignment #2
Projective Geometry 4. Answer Quiz #3 online. Available from 8:00 PM
of 29 June to 8:00 PM of 30 June (Philippine
time)

8-9 1. Read Modules 8 & 9

(Jun 30 – Module 8 2. Study carefully all the examples provided in these
Jul 13) Calculus modules before doings the SAQs.
3. Continue Assignment #2 and submit it on-line
Module 9 through the Assignment #2 submission bin on or
Statistics before 14 July 8:00 PM
4. Answer Quiz #4 online. Available from 8:00 PM of
13 July to 8:00 PM of 14 July (Philippine time)
10 REVIEW FOR THE Review Modules 6 – 9 for the Final Examination on
(Jul 14 – FINAL EXAMINATION July 21, 2017
20)
July 21, TAKE THE FINAL EXAMINATION
2018
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS

To pass the course, you must

1. submit all assignments (20% of your final grade)
2. take and pass all the computer-marked quizzes (20%of your final grade)
3. take and pass the mid-term examination (Modules 1- 5) (30% of your final grade)
4. take and pass the final examination (Modules 6 - 9) (30% of your final grade)
Assignments

There will be a total of 2 assignments which you will submit on the course site. The coverage of
each assignment together with the deadline are indicated in the table below:

Assignment Module Deadline

Module 1. Mathematical Systems I:
Numbers and Sets

Module 2. Mathematical Systems II

1 June 9, 2018 8:00 P.M.
Module 3. Real Numbers

Module 4. Number Systems

Module 5. Algebraic Structures

Module 6. Euclidean Geometry

Module 7. Projective Geometry

2 July 14, 2018 8:00 P.M.
Module 8. Calculus

Module 9. Statistics

 It is preferred that you submit your assignment in or pdf format.

 You may upload your assignment on the designated assignment bin on our virtual
classroom (MyPortal). If you are near your Learning Center, you can also submit
a hardcopy. Just give me a shout out if you submitted your Assignment through
your LC. Do not submit your Assignment through my e-mail.
 When you submit your assignment, please use the following format for the
filename: Surname_AssignmentNumber.
 Upload your assignment only when it is already final.
 Late submission of assignment will be subjected to a 5% deduction for each day
or fraction thereof of delay. For example, if you’re grade in assignment 1 is 86
points but you submitted it 4 days and 3 hours after the deadline, then you will
incur a 25-point deduction (5 pts x 5). Hence, your score in Assignment 1 will be
only 61 points.
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Quizzes
There will be 4 quizzes scheduled throughout the trimester. The coverage and schedule
are shown below:
 Quiz 1 – Modules 1 & 2 (8:00 PM of 25 May to 8:00 PM of 26 May)
 Quiz 2 – Modules 3 -5 (8:00 PM of 8 June to 8:00 PM of 9 June)
 Quiz 3 – Modules 6 & 7 (8:00 PM of 30 June to 8:00 PM of 1 July)
 Quiz 4 – Modules 8 & 9 (8:00 PM of 13 July to 8:00 PM of 14 July)
Examinations

There will be two major examinations: Midterm Examination and Final Examination.
The coverage of the examinations are as follows:
 Midterm Examination - (Modules 1 – 5)
 Final Examination - (Modules 6 – 9)

The major examinations will be conducted at your respective Learning Centers/Testing Centers.
The examination will be administered by your Learning Center/Testing Center coordinators/staff.
You have to coordinate with them regarding the time and venue of the examination. Usually, the
coordinator/staff posts information about the major examinations on MyPortal.

The dates of the examinations are fixed. This is the reason why the schedule has been given to
you way ahead of time. Keep 16 June 2018 and 21 July 2018 open.

Students who will not be able to take the midterm examination due to a valid reason may take the
make-up examination on 14 July 2018. The coverage of the make-up examination, however,
will be all modules.

Students who will not be able to take the final examination will get an “EXT” if there class
standing prior to the finals is passing. However, those students who will not be able to take the
final examination and with a failing standing prior to the final exam will get a grade of 5.0.

Grading System

Your final grade will be computed as follows:

Requirement Weight
Assignments 20%
Quizzes 20%
Mid-term Examination (Modules 1-5) 30%
Final Examination (Modules 6-9) 30%
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TOTAL 100%
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The equivalent grades will be based on the following transmutation table:

PERCENTAGE GRADE
93 – 100 1.00
90 – 92 1.25
87 – 89 1.50
84 – 86 1.75
80 – 83 2.00
75 – 79 2.25
70 – 74 2.5
60 – 69 2.75
50 – 59 3.0
40 – 49 4.0 (Conditional)
Below 40 5.0 (Failure)
NOTE: THE MINIMUM PASSING GRADE IS 50%.

A grade of EXT (Extended) will be given to students whose class standing is passing
(compliance of at least half of the course requirements) but failed to take one of the final
examination. Such grade will be removed only upon taking the completion examination within
one year after incurring such a grade.

Students who will get a grade of 4.0 may take a removal examination. Upon passing the removal
examination, the 4.0 becomes a 3.0.

GENERAL GUIDELINES/HOUSE RULES

As a general rule, you are all expected to practice intellectual honesty when you do your
assignments and when you take the examinations. Cheating, plagiarism, and similar intellectual
dishonesty shall be punished accordingly based on the University rules. Always show complete
solution when answering the assignments and examinations. No credit will be given to
answers without the accompanying solution.

ABOUT THE FACULTY-IN-CHARGE

I am Michael G. Sanchez, Faculty-in-Charge of Math I for the 3rd trimester, AY 2016-17. I

obtained my MS Applied Mathematics and BS Mathematics degrees from the University of the
Philippines Diliman.

The best way to reach me is through the following e-mail address:

michael.sanchez@uap.asia