Fall 2023 Courses

1020Q. Problem Solving

3.00 credits

Prerequisites: Recommended preparation: MATH 1011Q or equivalent. Not open for credit to students who have passed any math course other than MATH 1010Q, 1011Q, 1020Q, 1030Q, 1040Q, 1050Q, 1060Q, or 1070Q.

Grading Basis: Graded

An introduction to the techniques used by mathematicians to solve problems. Skills such as Externalization (pictures and charts), Visualization (associated mental images), Simplification, Trial and Error, and Lateral Thinking learned through the study of mathematical problems. Problems drawn from combinatorics, probability, optimization, cryptology, graph theory, and fractals. Students will be encouraged to work cooperatively and to think independently. Not eligible for course credit by examination.


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Term Class Number Campus Instruction Mode Instructor Section Schedule Location Enrollment
Fall 2023 5145 Storrs In Person Fiore, Erika 001 TuTh 8:00am‑9:15am
MCHU 205 40/40
Fall 2023 5166 Storrs In Person Spivey, Caylee 002 MoWeFr 10:10am‑11:00am
MONT 110 40/40
Fall 2023 5167 Storrs In Person Brown, Jacob 003 MoWeFr 2:30pm‑3:20pm
MONT 321 39/40
Fall 2023 5179 Storrs In Person Zhao, Zichen 004 MoWeFr 11:15am‑12:05pm
MONT 112 38/40
Fall 2023 5345 Storrs In Person Fiore, Erika 005 TuTh 12:30pm‑1:45pm
MONT 110 40/40
Fall 2023 5313 Storrs In Person Spivey, Caylee 006 MoWeFr 2:30pm‑3:20pm
MONT 419 39/40
Fall 2023 11141 Storrs In Person Brown, Jacob 007 MoWeFr 11:15am‑12:05pm
MONT 321 40/40
Fall 2023 16640 Storrs In Person Zhao, Zichen 008 MoWeFr 12:20pm‑1:10pm
MONT 226 23/40
Fall 2023 2396 Stamford In Person Husu, Cristiano Z81 TuTh 3:30pm‑4:45pm
DWTN 305 29/40
Fall 2023 2406 Stamford Hybrid Fuller, Jessica Z82 Tu 12:30pm‑2:30pm
DWTN 139 37/40