Highschool

Fall 2002

Course  Math 491, Section C801, 1 credit hour
"Seminar on Competitive Problem Solving"
Wednesday, 4:15P-5:30P, LD265 
Instructor: Paul Bleher


This fall we will focus on combinatorics and elementary 
probability theory. I will use the first chapters of 
the classical Princeton textbook by William Feller 
"An Introduction to Probability Theory and Its 
Applications. Vol. I", 3rd ed., John Wiley & Sons, 
New York e.a., 1968. The book contains many nice 
problems and I will give them as homework assignments.
Still there will be no prerequisites for the course, all 
notions and basic results will be explained. We will 
discuss solutions to many problems. The course is 
oriented on bright high school students and undergraduates.
In the end of the semester we will also practice in
solving problems from USA Mathematical Olympiads,
International Mathematical Olympiads and other
major mathematical contests. 

I plan two tests during the semester, midterm and
final. The grade for the course will be based on 
results of the tests and homework assignments.

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