Course Description: An introduction to the techniques used by mathematicians to solve problems. Skills such as Externalization (pictures and charts), Visualization (associated mental images), Simplification, Trial and Error, and Lateral Thinking learned through the study of mathematical problems. Problems drawn from combinatorics, probability, optimization, cryptology, graph theory, and fractals. Students will be encouraged to work cooperatively and to think independently.

You can find a copy of the syllabus here in HTML or in PDF.

Assignments          Final Project

The final exam will be held Tuesday, May 6 in CLAS 110.
Please read this note from the Dean of Students office about missing the final.

Announcements

• April 22: Final Exam review sheet posted.
• April 11: You can hand in 2 past HWs to replace missing or poor grades. Due 4/23.
• April 1: Exam 2 review sheet posted.
• March 31: Cryptarithmetic bonus assigned. Due 4/9.
• March 31: Final Project link added to webpage.
• March19: Tentative Final Exam date for both sections: May 6 at 10:30 in CLAS 110.
• March 19: Exam 2 will be on April 9.
• March 19: Some notes on the Fibonacci sequence.
• March 3: No class on March 7. Enjoy Spring Break!!
• February 29: Do Seven Elevators for bonus on Exam 2. Due 4/9.
• February 25: Do Stretch 26 for bonus on Exam 2. Due 4/9.
• February 14: Do either Stretch 15, 20, 21 or 24 for bonus on test. Due 2/20.
• February 14: Exam 1 review sheet posted.
• February 11: Do Largest Lake on page 117 for maximum 3 bonus points. Due 2/20.
• February 11: Do Stretch 13 on page 92 for maximum 3 bonus points. Due 2/20.
• February 10: Read this message about the homework assignments.
• February 10: Exam 1 will be on February 20. We will review on 2/19.
• January 28: Awarding 3 bonus points on Exam 1 to visit Ben's office.
• January 28: We decided as a group to cancel class on Monday. Go Pats!
• January 25: Here are the results from the survey on the first day.
• January 23: Classes Start. Hooray!

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