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When was PUP founded?
When was PUP founded?
- 19 October 1904 (correct)
- 30 March 1987
- 1 January 2000
- 15 September 1965
Which university claims to be the largest state university in the Philippines by student population?
Which university claims to be the largest state university in the Philippines by student population?
- Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) (correct)
- Ateneo de Manila University
- University of the Philippines (UP)
- De La Salle University
What law mandates free tuition and fees for all students of state universities and colleges in the Philippines?
What law mandates free tuition and fees for all students of state universities and colleges in the Philippines?
- Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act of 2017 (correct)
- Higher Education Act of 1994
- Philippine Education Act of 1982
- Education for All Act of 2001
Which branch of mathematics did Baron Cauchy make pioneering contributions to?
Which branch of mathematics did Baron Cauchy make pioneering contributions to?
What principle did Baron Cauchy reject in his work on calculus?
What principle did Baron Cauchy reject in his work on calculus?
In which field did Baron Cauchy have a great influence and has the most concepts and theorems named after him?
In which field did Baron Cauchy have a great influence and has the most concepts and theorems named after him?
Which branch of mathematics did Baron Cauchy make pioneering contributions to?
Which branch of mathematics did Baron Cauchy make pioneering contributions to?
What did Baron Cauchy reject in his work on calculus?
What did Baron Cauchy reject in his work on calculus?
Which field did Baron Cauchy (nearly) independently found?
Which field did Baron Cauchy (nearly) independently found?
Flashcards
What is the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act of 2017?
What is the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act of 2017?
A law that makes tuition and fees free for all students in state universities and colleges in the Philippines.
What is PUP?
What is PUP?
The largest state university in the Philippines based on student population.
What did Baron Cauchy contribute to?
What did Baron Cauchy contribute to?
Pioneering work in calculus.
What principle did Baron Cauchy reject in his work on calculus?
What principle did Baron Cauchy reject in his work on calculus?
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What field did Baron Cauchy have a great influence on?
What field did Baron Cauchy have a great influence on?
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What is Baron Cauchy's most notable contribution to mathematics?
What is Baron Cauchy's most notable contribution to mathematics?
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What principle did Baron Cauchy challenge in algebra?
What principle did Baron Cauchy challenge in algebra?
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What field did Baron Cauchy contribute to?
What field did Baron Cauchy contribute to?
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Study Notes
Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP)
- Founded in 1904, PUP serves as one of the largest universities in the Philippines.
Largest State University by Student Population
- University of the Philippines (UP) claims to be the largest state university in the Philippines, based on student enrollment numbers.
Law on Free Tuition and Fees
- Republic Act 10931, also known as the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act, mandates free tuition and fees for all students in state universities and colleges in the Philippines.
Baron Cauchy's Contributions to Mathematics
- Baron Augustin-Louis Cauchy made pioneering contributions to analysis, particularly in the field of calculus.
Rejection of a Key Principle
- Cauchy rejected the notion of "Newtonian infinitesimals" in his work on calculus, instead advocating for a rigorous approach to limits.
Influence in Mathematics
- Cauchy significantly influenced the field of analysis and has numerous concepts and theorems named after him, including Cauchy sequences and the Cauchy integral theorem.
Independent Foundations of a Field
- Cauchy is credited with nearly independently founding complex analysis, a branch of mathematics dealing with complex numbers and functions.
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Test your knowledge about Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) with this quiz! Learn interesting facts about its history, achievements, and contributions to the education system in the Philippines.
