Spring 2026 Courses

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.


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