MATH 184/284/384 - Problem Solving Techniques
Fall 2026
Image source: K. Kedlaya, B. Poonen, R. Vakil, The William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition 1985–2000: Problems, Solutions, and Commentary
- Meetings: Mondays 4:30 - 5:20 PM in Classroom Building 232.
- Instructors:
- Textbook: Paul Zeitz, The Art and Craft of Problem Solving, Third edition.
- Prerequisite: Precalculus 30 with at least 75%, or Calculus 30, or MATH 102.
Image source: K. Kedlaya, B. Poonen, R. Vakil, op.cit.
Important dates
- Mon Sep 7: Labour Day. No meeting.
- Mon Sep 14: First meeting.
- Tue Sep 15: No-record drop date.
- Mon Oct 12: Thanksgiving. No meeting.
- Week of Nov 9-13: Fall Break. No meeting.
- Mon Nov 16: Grade-of-W drop date.
- Sat Nov 28: Mock Putnam.
- Mon Nov 30: No meeting (due to the mock Putnam).
- Sat Dec 5: Putnam Competition.
More information will be posted on UR Courses.