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.
Last Refreshed: 24-SEP-25 05.20.12.557526 AM
Term | Class Number | Campus | Instruction Mode | Instructor | Section | Schedule | Location | Enrollment | |
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1263 6986 1 001 | Spring 2026 | 6986 | Storrs | In Person | Gordina, Masha | 001 | MoWeFr 10:10am‑11:00am |
MONT 319 | 0/35 |
1263 6987 1 002 | Spring 2026 | 6987 | Storrs | In Person | Gordina, Masha | 002 | MoWeFr 11:15am‑12:05pm |
MONT 319 | 0/35 |
1263 6988 1 003 | Spring 2026 | 6988 | Storrs | In Person | Teplyaev, Alexander | 003 | MoWeFr 2:30pm‑3:20pm |
MONT 225 | 0/35 |
1263 6989 1 004 | Spring 2026 | 6989 | Storrs | In Person | 004 | MoWeFr 11:15am‑12:05pm |
MONT 226 | 0/35 | |
1263 6990 1 005 | Spring 2026 | 6990 | Storrs | In Person | 005 | MoWeFr 2:30pm‑3:20pm |
MONT 421 | 0/35 | |
1263 6991 1 006 | Spring 2026 | 6991 | Storrs | In Person | 006 | MoWeFr 11:15am‑12:05pm |
MONT 110 | 0/35 | |
1263 6992 1 007 | Spring 2026 | 6992 | Storrs | In Person | 007 | MoWeFr 2:30pm‑3:20pm |
MONT 420 | 0/35 | |
1263 6993 1 008 | Spring 2026 | 6993 | Storrs | In Person | 008 | MoWeFr 11:15am‑12:05pm |
MONT 225 | 0/35 | |
1263 6994 1 009 | Spring 2026 | 6994 | Storrs | In Person | 009 | MoWeFr 2:30pm‑3:20pm |
MONT 111 | 0/35 | |
1263 6995 1 010 | Spring 2026 | 6995 | Storrs | In Person | 010 | MoWeFr 1:25pm‑2:15pm |
MONT 225 | 0/35 | |
1263 11935 1 801 | Spring 2026 | 11935 | Stamford | Hybrid | Fuller, Jessica | 801 | MoWe 11:00am‑12:15pm |
0/40 | |
1263 11936 1 802 | Spring 2026 | 11936 | Stamford | Hybrid | Samarawickrama, Nuwanthi | 802 | TuTh 3:30pm‑4:45pm |
0/40 |