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MATH 681Problem Solving and Mathematical Discovery

Units
0.50
Level
Graduate
Faculty
Mathematics
Subject
Mathematics

MATH 681 as listed in the Spring 2024 Graduate Calendar. The main page has the current version, when it runs, and seats.

This course aims to develop the student's mathematical problem solving ability. Common heuristics such as patterning, trying a simpler problem, considering cases, and thinking inductively will be examined. A wide range of challenging problems from various branches of mathematics will provide the medium through which these important principles and broad strategies are experienced.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Corequisites

  • Completed or concurrently enrolled in:
    • MATH600 - Introduction to Mathematical Software for Teachers (0.25)
    • MATH692 - Reading, Writing and Discovering Proofs (0.25)

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

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Calendar versions

Graduate Calendar

Older Graduate Calendars

In 30 terms, Fall 2010 to Winter 2024