MATH 331
The little Questions Fall 2024
Division III Q Quantitative/Formal Reasoning

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Using math competitions such as the Putnam Exam as a springboard, in this class we follow the dictum of the Ross Program and “think deeply of simple things”. The two main goals of this course are to prepare students for competitive math competitions, and to get a sense of the mathematical landscape encompassing elementary number theory, combinatorics, graph theory, and group theory (among others). While elementary frequently is not synonymous with easy, we will see many beautiful proofs and “a-ha” moments in the course of our investigations. Students will be encouraged to explore these topics at levels compatible with their backgrounds.
The Class: Format: lecture
Limit: 30
Expected: 25
Class#: 1421
Grading: yes pass/fail option, yes fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation: homework, classwork, and exams
Prerequisites: MATH 250 or permission of instructor
Enrollment Preferences: members or alternates of the Putnam team, Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science majors
Unit Notes: http://web.williams.edu/Mathematics/sjmiller/public_html/331Fa24/
Distributions: Divison III Quantitative/Formal Reasoning
QFR Notes: This is an upper level math course where students learn advanced material and solve challenging problems.

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