Fachbereich Mathematik

International Mathematics Competition (IMC) Training

We are meeting once a week to solve mathematical problems and have fun. One of the goals of these meetings is to train a team of Bachelor and/or Master students to participate in the International Mathematics Competition (IMC).

This semester, we will meet on the following dates (Tuesdays 8-10, Room TBA):

  • 15.4.25 Proof methods (Barbara)
  • 22.4.25
  • 29.4.25
  • 06.5.25
  • 13.5.25
  • 20.5.25
  • 27.5.25
  • 03.6.25
  • 17.6.25 (B not around)
  • 24.6.25
  • 01.7.25
  • 08.7.25
  • 15.7.25
  • 22.7.25

Further topics: Linalg&Matrices (2 sessions), Sequences& Series, Calculus, Inequalities, Functional equations, Combinatorics, Number theory, Group theory, Polynomials, Geometry?, Mock exam (twice)

Resources

IMC-Training App

Cheat sheet

Books:

  • Putnam and beyond. R. Gelca and T. Andreescu
  • IMO compendium. D. Djukić, V. Janković, I. Matić, and N. Petrović
  • Problem solving strategies. Arthur Engel

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