Mathematical Problem Solving
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Math 235: Mathematical Problem Solving, Fall 2020
Professor: Darij Grinberg
Organization
Course description
An introduction to mathematical problem solving. We will learn techniques and tools for solving problems of the kind that appear in mathematical competitions and journals. These techniques (like induction, the Pigeonhole Principle, modular arithmetic or the Cauchy-Schwarz inequality) have uses all over mathematics; we will explore these uses through hands-on problem solving.
Each week will have approx. 50 minutes of video lectures (see the "Course materials" below for the links) and 40 minutes of recitations (i.e., collaborative problem-solving sessions over Zoom). Weekly homework sets will reinforce the training.
Prerequisites: Math 200.
Course materials
Course calendar
Grading and policies
Grading matrix: 100%: homework sets. (Homework set #0 is worth 20 points; homework set #8 is worth 0 points; each remaining homework set is worth 50 points.) Grade scale: These nu
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