Mathematical Problem Solving

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Overview

Subject area

MAT

Catalog Number

208

Course Title

Mathematical Problem Solving

Department(s)

Description

This is a Liberal Arts elective course. It will focus on the general steps in the problem-solving process and the use of problem-solving strategies espoused by Polya, et al. Problems will include non-routine exercises taken from mathematics journals and competitions, and famous problems from the history of mathematics.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

2

Maximum Units

2

Academic Progress Units

2

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

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Lecture

Hours

2

Course Schedule