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: 23-JAN-26 05.20.12.565133 AM
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Class Number |
Campus |
Instruction Mode |
Instructor |
Section |
Schedule |
Enrollment |
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1263
6986
1
001
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Spring 2026 |
6986 |
Storrs |
In Person |
Mann, Dion |
001 |
MoWeFr 10:10am‑11:00am
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35/35 |
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1263
6987
1
002
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Spring 2026 |
6987 |
Storrs |
In Person |
Mann, Dion |
002 |
MoWeFr 11:15am‑12:05pm
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35/35 |
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1263
6988
1
003
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Spring 2026 |
6988 |
Storrs |
In Person |
Asimakopoulos, Sotirios |
003 |
MoWeFr 2:30pm‑3:20pm
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34/35 |
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1263
6989
1
004
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Spring 2026 |
6989 |
Storrs |
In Person |
Asimakopoulos, Sotirios |
004 |
MoWeFr 11:15am‑12:05pm
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35/35 |
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1263
6990
1
005
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Spring 2026 |
6990 |
Storrs |
In Person |
Castillo, Matthew |
005 |
MoWeFr 2:30pm‑3:20pm
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35/35 |
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1263
6991
1
006
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Spring 2026 |
6991 |
Storrs |
In Person |
Toman-Yih, Jasper |
006 |
MoWeFr 11:15am‑12:05pm
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35/35 |
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1263
6992
1
007
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Spring 2026 |
6992 |
Storrs |
In Person |
Toman-Yih, Jasper |
007 |
MoWeFr 2:30pm‑3:20pm
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35/35 |
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1263
6993
1
008
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Spring 2026 |
6993 |
Storrs |
In Person |
Russanov, Andrey |
008 |
MoWeFr 11:15am‑12:05pm
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35/35 |
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1263
6994
1
009
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Spring 2026 |
6994 |
Storrs |
In Person |
Gaba, Swati |
009 |
MoWeFr 2:30pm‑3:20pm
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35/35 |
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1263
6995
1
010
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Spring 2026 |
6995 |
Storrs |
In Person |
Gaba, Swati |
010 |
MoWeFr 1:25pm‑2:15pm
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35/35 |
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1263
11935
1
801
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Spring 2026 |
11935 |
Stamford |
Hybrid |
Fuller, Jessica |
801 |
MoWe 11:00am‑12:15pm
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37/40 |
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1263
11936
1
802
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Spring 2026 |
11936 |
Stamford |
Hybrid |
Samarawickrama, Nuwanthi |
802 |
TuTh 3:30pm‑4:45pm
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33/40 |