Students earn UCLA college credit for an undergraduate-level discrete mathematics course (Math 61) through a blend of Math Circle activities, college lectures, and small group problem-solving.
The Discovering College Math Summer Institute at UCLA Mathematics is a three-week commuter program designed for high school students to explore discrete mathematics. Students will earn college credit for Math 61, an undergraduate-level course covering topics such as logic, sequences, counting, and graphs. The curriculum emphasizes rigorous arguments vital for college-level mathematics. Daily activities include morning sessions structured on the Math Circle model, focusing on small group, problem-based learning. Afternoons feature college-style lectures followed by individual problem-solving to reinforce the material. The program also includes a panel on student experiences at UCLA, faculty research lectures, an afternoon of mathematical games, and a concluding math fair.
Participants will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through engaging with experts and exploring math through games. The program aims to introduce mathematics as a creative and elegant problem-solving activity, with a focus on its applications in computer science, game theory, and genetics. Students will gain an understanding of discrete mathematics, which studies countable sets, in contrast to calculus. The institute provides an intensive learning experience that combines theoretical knowledge with practical application and collaborative learning.
Each day is divided into morning and afternoon activities, with mornings focused on small group, problem-based learning in a Math Circle model, and afternoons featuring college-style lectures followed by individual problem-solving sessions.
This program is best for high school students who have successfully completed Algebra II and demonstrate mathematical maturity and curiosity, potentially through advanced coursework or participation in math extracurriculars.
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