MATH 681 - Problem Solving and Mathematical Discovery
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.
Corequisites
MATH600, MATH692
Offerings
Winter 2026 [1261]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 081 | 6273 | 85 / 100 | 13:05 - 16:19 | | | |
Winter 2025 [1251]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 081 | 6376 | 46 / 140 | | | | |
Winter 2024 [1241]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 081 | 6440 | 70 / 140 | 13:08 - 16:21 | | | |
Winter 2023 [1231]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 081 | 6656 | 50 / 140 | 13:09 - 16:16 | | | Ian VanderBurgh |
Winter 2022 [1221]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 081 | 7825 | 70 / 140 | 13:05 - 16:19 | | | Ian VanderBurgh |
Winter 2021 [1211]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 081 | 7854 | 73 / 140 | | | | Ian VanderBurgh |
Winter 2020 [1201]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 081 | 7675 | 97 / 140 | 13:06 - 16:17 | | | Ian VanderBurgh |
Winter 2019 [1191]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 081 | 7711 | 94 / 140 | 13:07 - 16:05 | | | Ian W T VanderBurgh |
Spring 2018 [1185]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 081 | 5316 | 90 / 160 | | | | Ian W T VanderBurgh |
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