GNM2284
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GAMES, PUZZLES AND MATHEMATICS
General Nat Sci & Math -GNMNatural Sciences & Mathematics
Course Description
This course investigates and analyzes games and puzzles from a mathematical perspective. While the games covered vary semester to semester, they are chosen from the following mathematical topics: combinatorial game theory, combinatorics, probability theory, and graph theory. In past semesters, the following games and puzzles have been covered: NIM, Mastermind, anagram style games (like Scrabble), casino style games (like Craps and Blackjack), knight's tours, and the bridges of Koenigsberg.
Course Attributes
Q1- Quant Reasoning Intensive
Units
4
