MATH 199Mathematical Discovery and Invention

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Mathematics
Subject: Mathematics

When it runs

Ran in 0 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

A course in problem solving in which intriguing and difficult problems are solved. Problems are taken mainly from the elementary parts of applied mathematics, computer science, statistics and actuarial science, pure mathematics, and combinatorics and optimization. Material relevant to the problems is taught in depth.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

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Leads to

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Discussed on r/uwaterloo

2 posts and comments in 2 threads mention MATH 199, March 2018 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.

Spring 2020

Aug 20, 2020 Advice: What are some easy Math courses to take? 9 points, 5 comments

“Background: I graduated from UWaterloo during undergrad and completed my Teaching Masters at UofT. I am now a recognized Ontario Teacher. …”

u/Laeriana: “Since you're taking bonus courses, I'm assuming you'll likely be re-applying to Waterloo as a post-degree student (i.e. …”

u/Laeriana: “… to tackle full-on Stats again for one last hurrah :P There's also the potential option of MATH 199, but not too many folks seem to have taken it/offered reviews on it so far. …”

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Winter 2018

Mar 2, 2018 Does anyone know anything about the new MATH 199? 8 points, 6 comments

u/trindte: “Just noticed it in next year's calendar: http://www.ucalendar.uwaterloo.ca/1819/COURSE/course-MATH.htmlMATH199”