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
1233 4123 1 001	Spring 2023	4123	Storrs	In Person	Munteanu, Bianca	001	MoWeFr 11:15am‑12:05pm	MONT 225	32/32
1233 1830 1 002	Spring 2023	1830	Storrs	In Person	Munteanu, Bianca	002	MoWeFr 1:25pm‑2:15pm	MONT 419	32/32
1233 2867 1 003	Spring 2023	2867	Storrs	In Person	Ingall, Corrie	003	MoWeFr 2:30pm‑3:20pm	FSB 102	32/32
1233 3541 1 004	Spring 2023	3541	Storrs	In Person	Ingall, Corrie	004	MoWeFr 1:25pm‑2:15pm	FSB 216	32/32
1233 6256 1 005	Spring 2023	6256	Storrs	In Person	Brown, Jacob	005	MoWeFr 2:30pm‑3:20pm	SHH 108	30/32
1233 4006 1 006	Spring 2023	4006	Storrs	In Person	Wang, Zhiguo	006	MoWeFr 1:25pm‑2:15pm	MONT 321	32/32
1233 4135 1 007	Spring 2023	4135	Storrs	In Person	Wang, Zhiguo	007	MoWeFr 2:30pm‑3:20pm	MONT 321	32/32
1233 4417 1 008	Spring 2023	4417	Storrs	In Person	Wang, Zhiguo	008	MoWe 3:35pm‑4:50pm	MONT 321	32/32
1233 6257 1 009	Spring 2023	6257	Storrs	In Person	Brown, Jacob	009	MoWeFr 11:15am‑12:05pm	MONT 421	32/32
1233 10770 1 H71	Spring 2023	10770	Hartford	In Person	Freeman, Edward	H71	TuTh 8:00am‑9:15am	HTB 318	34/35
1233 11613 1 Z81	Spring 2023	11613	Stamford	Hybrid	Fuller, Jessica	Z81	MoWe 10:00am‑11:00am	DWTN 139	29/40
1233 11778 1 Z82	Spring 2023	11778	Stamford	Hybrid	Fuller, Jessica	Z82	MoWe 1:20pm‑2:20pm	DWTN 139	33/40