Math 485 Seminar in Mathematical Problem Solving Spring 2006
Section 1 5:00 – 7:00 T Room: Swart 203
Instructor: Dr. Steve Winters
Office: Swart 202
Office Phone: 424 – 7344; Home Phone: 232 – 1121
E-mail: winters<at>uwosh.edu
Office Hours: 9:00 – 11:30 T R; and other times by appointment. Talk to me after class, email or call to set up an appointment. You can always stop by my office and I will help you if I have time.
Topics
We will cover selected topics from graph theory, coding theory and other topics of discrete mathematics. Additional topics from current research areas will also be presented in class.
Homework
Homework problems will be assigned in class. Some of these problems will be turned in for grading while other problems will be open for class discussion.
Group Work
We will be solving problems by working in small groups each class period. Some of these problems will be turned in for grading. Other problems will be presented in class by your group. Class participation is expected.
Research Project
I will present several topics for a possible research project. Weekly updates are expected and you may work in groups of two or three on this project.
Grades
Grades will be based on the following:
Homework 25%
Research Project 50%
Group Work & Class Participation 25%