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Description
Problem Solving Solving mathematical problems using insight and creative thinking. Topics may include pigeonhole principle, finite and countable sets, probability theory, congruences and divisibility, polynomials, generating functions, inequalities, limits, geometry, and mathematical games. Lectures, 3 hours per week; lab/tutorial, 1 hour per week. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1P01 or 1P05; MATH 1P11 or 1P12 ; MATH 2P92 (2P71) or MATH/STAT 2P81 or permission of instructor. Note: recommended to students wishing to participate in mathematical problem solving competitions. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
Prerequisites
- Prerequisite(s): MATH 1P01 or 1P05; MATH 1P11 or 1P12 ; MATH 2P92 (2P71) or MATH/STAT 2P81 or permission of instructor.
Conditions and arrangements
- Prerequisite(s): MATH 1P01 or 1P05; MATH 1P11 or 1P12 ; MATH 2P92 (2P71) or MATH/STAT 2P81 or permission of instructor.
- Note: recommended to students wishing to participate in mathematical problem solving competitions. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
Reference text in its original language
Problem Solving Solving mathematical problems using insight and creative thinking. Topics may include pigeonhole principle, finite and countable sets, probability theory, congruences and divisibility, polynomials, generating functions, inequalities, limits, geometry, and mathematical games. Lectures, 3 hours per week; lab/tutorial, 1 hour per week. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1P01 or 1P05; MATH 1P11 or 1P12 ; MATH 2P92 (2P71) or MATH/STAT 2P81 or permission of instructor. Note: recommended to students wishing to participate in mathematical problem solving competitions. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
- Prerequisite(s): MATH 1P01 or 1P05; MATH 1P11 or 1P12 ; MATH 2P92 (2P71) or MATH/STAT 2P81 or permission of instructor.
- Note: recommended to students wishing to participate in mathematical problem solving competitions. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
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