MA 444
Problem Solving Strategies for Competitions
Section: 040H

Course Description

Analyze the most common problem-solving techniques and illustrate their use by interesting examples from past Putnam and Virginia Tech math competitions. Problem solving methods are divided into groups and taught by professors of the math department. After the lecture, students practice writing the solutions for the assignment and have informal discussions in the next class.

Fall 2024

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Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
August 19, 2024
Classes End:
December 3, 2024
Location:
01108 SAS Hall
Class Days:
M
Class Start Time:
3:00pm
Class End Time:
3:50pm

Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
1.00
Restrictions:
Restricted to students in Honors or Scholars programs. (HC, CA, PS, RS, HON)

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