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	Enrollment
1258 5365 1 001	Fall 2025	5365	Storrs	In Person	Akwei, Bernard	001	MoWeFr 9:05am‑9:55am	32/32
1258 5366 1 002	Fall 2025	5366	Storrs	In Person	Akwei, Bernard	002	MoWeFr 11:15am‑12:05pm	30/32
1258 5367 1 003	Fall 2025	5367	Storrs	In Person	Gaba, Swati	003	MoWeFr 2:30pm‑3:20pm	32/32
1258 5368 1 004	Fall 2025	5368	Storrs	In Person	Fu, Yuxiao	004	MoWeFr 11:15am‑12:05pm	32/32
1258 5369 1 005	Fall 2025	5369	Storrs	In Person	Tee, Paul	005	MoWeFr 1:25pm‑2:15pm	30/32
1258 5370 1 006	Fall 2025	5370	Storrs	In Person	Tee, Paul	006	MoWeFr 2:30pm‑3:20pm	32/32
1258 5371 1 007	Fall 2025	5371	Storrs	In Person	Mann, Dion	007	MoWeFr 11:15am‑12:05pm	30/32
1258 5372 1 008	Fall 2025	5372	Storrs	In Person	Gaba, Swati	008	MoWeFr 12:20pm‑1:10pm	32/32
1258 5373 1 009	Fall 2025	5373	Storrs	In Person	Mann, Dion	009	MoWeFr 9:05am‑9:55am	32/32
1258 5374 1 010	Fall 2025	5374	Storrs	In Person	Fu, Yuxiao	010	MoWeFr 12:20pm‑1:10pm	30/32
1258 13989 1 701	Fall 2025	13989	Hartford	In Person	Copeland, Shannon	701	MoWeFr 1:25pm‑2:15pm	34/35
1258 5760 1 801	Fall 2025	5760	Stamford	In Person	Husu, Cristiano	801	TuTh 3:30pm‑4:45pm	39/40
1258 5761 1 802	Fall 2025	5761	Stamford	Hybrid	Fuller, Jessica	802	MoWe 1:15pm‑2:15pm	40/40