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
1253 6748 1 001	Spring 2025	6748	Storrs	In Person	Fiore, Erika	001	TuTh 8:00am‑9:15am	MONT 110	30/30
1253 6749 1 002	Spring 2025	6749	Storrs	In Person	Shepard, Benjamin	002	MoWeFr 11:15am‑12:05pm	MCHU 201	30/30
1253 6750 1 003	Spring 2025	6750	Storrs	In Person	Russanov, Andrey	003	MoWeFr 2:30pm‑3:20pm	MCHU 107	30/30
1253 6751 1 004	Spring 2025	6751	Storrs	In Person	Mann, Dion	004	MoWeFr 11:15am‑12:05pm	FSB 102	30/30
1253 6752 1 005	Spring 2025	6752	Storrs	In Person	Wu, Yi	005	MoWeFr 2:30pm‑3:20pm	MCHU 108	30/30
1253 6753 1 006	Spring 2025	6753	Storrs	In Person	Tee, Paul	006	MoWeFr 11:15am‑12:05pm	ITE 119	30/30
1253 6754 1 007	Spring 2025	6754	Storrs	In Person	Tee, Paul	007	MoWeFr 2:30pm‑3:20pm	MCHU 109	30/30
1253 6755 1 008	Spring 2025	6755	Storrs	In Person	Fiore, Erika	008	TuTh 12:30pm‑1:45pm	MONT 319	30/30
1253 6756 1 009	Spring 2025	6756	Storrs	In Person	Mann, Dion	009	MoWeFr 12:20pm‑1:10pm	MCHU 110	30/30
1253 6757 1 010	Spring 2025	6757	Storrs	In Person	Shepard, Benjamin	010	MoWeFr 12:20pm‑1:10pm	MCHU 111	30/30
1253 13287 1 011	Spring 2025	13287	Storrs	In Person	Russanov, Andrey	011	MoWeFr 1:25pm‑2:15pm	MONT 421	30/30
1253 13288 1 012	Spring 2025	13288	Storrs	In Person	Wu, Yi	012	MoWeFr 1:25pm‑2:15pm	MONT 419	30/30
1253 12735 1 701	Spring 2025	12735	Hartford	In Person	Freeman, Edward	701	TuTh 8:00am‑9:15am	HTB 228	30/35
1253 12123 1 801	Spring 2025	12123	Stamford	Hybrid	Fuller, Jessica	801	MoWe 11:10am‑12:10pm	DWTN 132	40/40
1253 12124 1 802	Spring 2025	12124	Stamford	Hybrid	Fuller, Jessica	802	MoWe 1:20pm‑2:20pm	DWTN 132	30/40