Combinatorics – Grades 11 & 12*
*Refers to the level of mathematics and not to the actual age.
This course covers the fundamentals of combinatorics. Topics include techniques of counting, permutations, combinations, binomial coefficients, partitions, recurrence relations, generating functions, bijections, and selected advanced topics. There will be weekly problem sets containing questions that range from routine exercises to olympiad-level problems. There will be a midterm exam and a final exam.
Intended audience: The course is targeted towards highly motivated students with at least Ontario grade 10-11 math knowledge planning to undergo preparation for national and international math contests.
2024/25 Course Information
The course will run from September 2024 to April 2025 on Mondays 5:30-7:00pm (with a break in December).
Course Instructor: Professor Kevin Cheung Kevin.Cheung@carleton.ca.
Registration Information
Registration fee: $575 + HST.
For students with limited financial resources fee waivers may be available.
Fee Waiver Information and Application
Refund Policy
100% refund prior to August 31st
95% refund prior to September 30th
75% refund prior to October 31st
50% refund prior to November 30th
To request refund, please complete this form before the deadline.
For details please write to the Course Instructor Professor Kevin Cheung: scai@math.carleton.ca.
**Please note we are unable to answer any inquiries by phone.**