This course begins with an introduction to the nature of Mathematics as an exploration of patterns (in nature and the environment) 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 bunch of formulas but as a source of aesthetics in patterns of nature, for example, and a rich language in itself (and of Science) governed by logic and reasoning.

The course then 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, appreciating geometric designs, understanding code used in data transmission and security, and dividing limited resources fairly. These aspects will provide opportunities for actually doing mathematics in a broad range of exercises that bring out the various dimensions of Mathematics as a way of knowing, and test the students’ understanding and capacity. (CMO No. 20, series of 2013)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This is a subject required for all first year college students as their first theology course in the University. It lets the students learn and appreciate

 the initiative of God in intervening in human history just to bring back people to the right path and to guide them not to commit the same mistakes being done by our fore-fathers. This course will discuss the different ways on how God visited His people starting with the calling of Abraham and the prophets, the peak of His revelation through His Son Jesus Christ and His vision of the Kingdom, and His continuing guidance of the people through the Holy Spirit who is present in the Church and her celebrations. With this framework, the first part of the course will first present a brief discussion about the Sacred Scriptures, its formation and compilation as the so called Bible which is the primary record of this God’s visitation to His people, and the methods of bringing out its message.   

This course introduces students to the contemporary world by examining the multifaceted phenomenon of globalization. Using the various disciplines of the social sciences, it examines the economic, social, political, technological, and other transformations that have created an increasing awareness of the interconnectedness of peoples and places around the globe. To this end, the course provides an overview of the various debates in global governance, development, and sustainability. Beyond exposing the student to the world outside the Philippines, it seeks to inculcate a sense of global citizenship and global ethical responsibility.

This course will provide students with knowledge on ethical legal, and regulatory issues; clinical laboratory personnel and laboratory tests and their clinical correlations; interpersonal and communications skills; and the latest safety and infection control requirements.

The course deals with the concepts and principles of different red cell antigen systems and the application of specific blood group antigens and antibodies to compatibility testing. It also deals with the entire blood donation process or transfusion medicine.