Problem Solving and Mathematical Discovery

Subject: 
Mathematics (MATH)
Catalog number: 
681
Unit weight: 
0.50
Meet type: 
LEC
Grading basis: 
NUM
Cross-listing(s): 
N/A
Requisites: 
Coreq: MATH 600, 692Only offered Online
Description: 
This course aims to develop the student's mathematical problem solving ability. Common heuristics such as problem modification, patterning, contradiction arguments and exploiting symmetry will be examined. A wide range of challenging problems from various branches of mathematics will provide the medium through which these important principles and broad strategies are experienced.
Topic titles: 
N/A
Faculty: 
Mathematics (MAT)
Academic level: 
GRD
Course ID: 
013835