Math 200 - Intensive Problem Solving


  The main objectives of Math 200 are:

- to teach the students how to properly write proofs in a formal, 
mathematical language

- to expose the students to several different areas of mathematics,
sampling through problems the intrinsic beauty of this field

- to expand the experience of students with problem solving,
offering problems that are more challenging than the standard
exercises found in a textbook

- to review and build upon some topics covered in other math
classes such as calculus, linear algebra, abstract algebra, 
combinatorics, number theory, geometry, real analysis (however,
prior knowledge of advanced math math topics is not required)

  Also, this is a very good class to take for students who want to
participate in math competitions such as the Virginia Tech
Regional Math Contest or the Putnam Problem Solving
Competition.