Math 4298, Section 13715 - Fall 2004

"Problem Solving"

The goal of this course is to discuss various topics and problems in mathematics, with emphasis on problems that are encountered in math competitions.
E.g., we will discuss problems from the Putnam competition.

Meeting time will be flexible, in order to satisfy all those involved. Please send me an e-mail with the times that are convenient for you.
In principle, you can attend our meetings even if you are not registered for the course.

Meeting (for the time being): Wednesdays, 11-12 noon, 672 PGH (changed on 10/28/2004)

Topics:

From mid October: The problems A1 from recent competitions. These are the first problems, and it is said that in general they are simpler.
From mid November: The problems B1 from recent competitions. These are the first problems from the afternoon session.

A forum related to this course, and the Putnam competition, is at http://www.uhputnam.tk.

If you are interested in math problems, check out the UH Mathematics club, UHME, at http://www.nsm.uh.edu/uhme.htm.

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