Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences
Wim Ruitenburg's Fall 2024 MATH 3977-101. Problem Solving - Putnam Competition
Last updated: 9 September 2024
Comments and suggestions: Email wim.ruitenburg@marquette.edu
We have an organizational meeting (some may arrive a bit
later because of classes) on
Friday September 6 starting at 3:30 PM in the Cudahy
Hall atrium, 3rd floor.
We continue with weekly meetings on Fridays starting at 3 PM
(a few come a bit later), same place.
About this class:
- We learn to solve mathematical puzzles, using proofs.
- This class also prepares undergraduate students for the
W.L. Putnam Mathematical Competition,
held on the first Saturday of December all across North America.
Three levels of participation and registration:
- Class attendance is open to ALL MU undergraduates
without registration.
We allow others to attend on a case by case basis.
- Registration for MATH 3977 one credit (not required)
must be completed by the common deadline on Tuesday 3 September.
In case of registration problems,
- come to the MSSC office at Cudahy Hall CU 340 and ask, or
- ask me, or
- email the MSSC Assistant Chair Dr. Stocker at
christopher.stocker@marquette.edu
- Putnam Competition registration
is required for those registered for MATH 3977.
All others contact me.
For past participants, see
People
or People.