mat 420: putnam seminar
A weekly seminar in preparation for the the Putnam Exam, an annual college mathematics competition which is notoriously challenging (that's pronounced: "really hard") but totally worth it (ie: "really fun"). This is a course on problem-solving, focusing on Putnam-style problems. Students learn strategies for tackling such problems and become familiar with the style by working out problems from past Putnam exams, discussions, and presentations to the group. As a warm-up, students will participate in the Virginia Tech Regional Math Contest. The semester culminates in taking the Putnam Exam itself. Prerequisite: mat 230 or permission.
This course is offered every fall and
may be repeated up to four times
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