Mathematics Enrichment Programme 2012, NUI Galway

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School of Mathematics, Statistics and Applied Mathematics
NUI Galway
Mathematics Enrichment Course 2012

When and Where

The session on Saturday January 28th will begin at 11.00 and run until 2.00. This is to facilitate students who are travelling long distances.

The Mathematics Enrichment Course will run on Saturday mornings starting on January 21st 2012 and continuing until late March or early April. Sessions will commence at 11.00 and conclude by 2.00, with a break of about 30 minutes from 12.15. The venue for the sessions will be Room AC216, which is located in the main concourse. To find the room, walk along the concourse to the Bank of Ireland (north end), then turn right and then left. The next sessions will take place on the following dates, in Room AC216 unless otherwise posted here. Jan21, Jan 28, Feb 11, Feb 25, Mar 10, Mar 24. Further details will be posted here as they become available.

What is it about?

The theme of the course is mathematical problem solving. This means creating original deductive arguments to establish mathematical facts. We will study problems whose solution requires inventive thinking rather than applying known techniques. While there will be some mathematical theory introduced, the emphasis will be on solving problems rather than accumulating theory. Problems from various areas of mathematics will be discussed, including geometry, combinatorics, number theory, graph theory and algebra. Sessions are run by academic mathematicians from the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Applied Mathematics at NUI Galway. There is no particular connection to the second level curriculum.

Who is it for?

Students from the senior cycle of second level (transition year and above) are invited to attend the Enrichment Course. If you enjoy mathematics at school, if you enjoy mathematical or logical puzzles, if you like to find satisfying explanations of mathematical phenomena, this course might be for you.

What can I do with it?

You can just enjoy the challenge of mathematical problem solving, if you like. You can use this course to explore your interest in studying mathematics at third level at NUI Galway or elsewhere, or you can take part in mathematical problem solving contests. The Irish Mathematical Olympiad (IrMO) will take place on Saturday April 24th, at NUI Galway and other venues in Ireland. This is the selection contest for the Irish team for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). The IMO is the annual World Championship Mathematics Competition for second level students. In 2012 it will be held in Argentina.

The Schedule

This schedule will be posted in due course.

For Further Information

Send an email message to Rachel Quinlan.

School of Mathematics, Statistics and Applied Mathematics
National University of Ireland, Galway, University Road, Galway, Ireland.
Phone: +353 (0)91 492332 (direct) , +353 (0)91 524411 x2332 (switchboard)
Fax: +353 (0)91 494542 Email: Mary.Kelly@nuigalway.ie
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