MATH 184/284/384 - Problem Solving Techniques
Fall 2022
Image source: K. Kedlaya, B. Poonen, R. Vakil, The William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition 1985–2000: Problems, Solutions, and Commentary
- Lectures: M 5:00 - 5:50 PM in Education Building 388.
- Instructors:
- Textbook: Paul Zeitz, The Art and Craft of Problem Solving, Third edition.
- Prerequisite: Precalculus 30 with at least a 75%; or Calculus 30; or Mathematics B30 and C30 with a grade of at least 65% in each; or MATH 102.
Image source: K. Kedlaya, B. Poonen, R. Vakil, op.cit.
Important dates
- Mon Sep 5: Labour Day. No meeting.
- Mon Sep 12: First meeting.
- Wed Sep 14: No-record drop date.
- Mon Oct 10: Thanksgiving. No meeting.
- Week of Nov 7-11: Reading Week. No meeting.
- Tue Nov 15: Grade-of-W drop date.
- Sat Nov 26: Mock Putnam.
- Mon Nov 28: No meeting (due to the mock Putnam).
- Sat Dec 3: Putnam Competition.
- Mon Dec 5: No meeting (due to the Putnam).
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