MATH 330 - Techniques of Problem Solving

Unit(s): 1

Cultivates by experience and example the mental disciplines for generating creative solutions to challenging problems. The problems to be considered will be taken largely from recent examinations in the William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition, sponsored by the Mathematical Association of America. No more than 4 units of credit in this course may be applied toward any Mathematics degree. May be taken four times for credit.

Grading: Cr/NC only.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or better in MATH 161 or MATH 161X or consent of instructor.