1020Q. Problem Solving

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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Enrollment Data	Term	Class Number	Campus	Instruction Mode	Instructor	Section	Schedule	Location	Enrollment
1238 5145 1 001	Fall 2023	5145	Storrs	In Person	Fiore, Erika	001	TuTh 8:00am‑9:15am	MCHU 205	40/40
1238 5166 1 002	Fall 2023	5166	Storrs	In Person	Spivey, Caylee	002	MoWeFr 10:10am‑11:00am	MONT 110	40/40
1238 5167 1 003	Fall 2023	5167	Storrs	In Person	Brown, Jacob	003	MoWeFr 2:30pm‑3:20pm	MONT 321	39/40
1238 5179 1 004	Fall 2023	5179	Storrs	In Person	Zhao, Zichen	004	MoWeFr 11:15am‑12:05pm	MONT 112	38/40
1238 5345 1 005	Fall 2023	5345	Storrs	In Person	Fiore, Erika	005	TuTh 12:30pm‑1:45pm	MONT 110	40/40
1238 5313 1 006	Fall 2023	5313	Storrs	In Person	Spivey, Caylee	006	MoWeFr 2:30pm‑3:20pm	MONT 419	39/40
1238 11141 1 007	Fall 2023	11141	Storrs	In Person	Brown, Jacob	007	MoWeFr 11:15am‑12:05pm	MONT 321	40/40
1238 16640 1 008	Fall 2023	16640	Storrs	In Person	Zhao, Zichen	008	MoWeFr 12:20pm‑1:10pm	MONT 226	23/40
1238 2396 1 Z81	Fall 2023	2396	Stamford	In Person	Husu, Cristiano	Z81	TuTh 3:30pm‑4:45pm	DWTN 305	29/40
1238 2406 1 Z82	Fall 2023	2406	Stamford	Hybrid	Fuller, Jessica	Z82	Tu 12:30pm‑2:30pm	DWTN 139	37/40