This course will cover the mathematical theory and analysis of simple games without chance moves.
Games without Chance: Combinatorial Game Theory
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English
Subtitles: English
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
2 hours to complete
Week 1: What is a Combinatorial Game?
Hello and welcome to Games Without Chance: Combinatorial Game Theory! The topic for this first week is Let's play a game: Students will learn what a combinatorial game is, and play simple games.
2 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 19 min), 10 readings
4 videos
What is a Combinatorial Game?5m
Example Problem1m
Example Problem Solution3m
10 readings
Start Here10m
Consent Form10m
Syllabus10m
Course Logistics10m
About The Instructor10m
Get More From Georgia Tech10m
Start Here (Week 1)10m
Game Rules10m
Week 1 Lecture Slides10m
Extra Problems10m
2 hours to complete
Week 2: Playing Multiple Games
The topics for this second week is Playing several games at once, adding games, the negative of a game. Student will be able to add simple games and analyze them.
2 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 26 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes
5 readings
Start Here (Week 2)10m
Game Rules10m
Week 2 Lecture Slides10m
Earn a Georgia Tech Badge/Certificate/CEUs10m
Extra Problems10m
2 practice exercises
Quiz Week 28m
Mid-Course Survey 110m
1 hour to complete
Week 3: Comparing Games
The topics for this third week is Comparing games. Students will determine the outcome of simple sums of games using inequalities.
1 hour to complete
6 videos (Total 25 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz
6 videos
Example and a Problem5m
Problem Solution45s
Ski Jumps6m
Games That Are Not Numbers4m
Proof and Quiz2m
5 readings
Start Here (Week 3)10m
Game Rules10m
Week 3 Lecture Slides10m
Week 3 Quiz Solutions10m
Extra Problems10m
1 practice exercise
Quiz Week 38m
2 hours to complete
Week 4: Numbers and Games
The topics for this fourth week is Simplicity and numbers. How to play win numbers. Students will be able to determine which games are numbers and if so what numbers they are.
2 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 25 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes
5 readings
Start Here (Week 4)10m
Game Rules10m
Week 4 Lecture Slides10m
Week 4 Quiz Solutions10m
Extra Problems10m
2 practice exercises
Quiz 410m
Mid-Course Survey 210m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM GAMES WITHOUT CHANCE: COMBINATORIAL GAME THEORY
by XGMar 17, 2020
This course is interesting but I think, really, more materials is needed if I want to completely understand the concepts in week 6&7.
by GYOct 27, 2016
I like it, but as a math undergraduate I wish we have gone through some of the exciting research trend in combinatorial game theory.
by HSJun 16, 2017
Gives a great Basic Overview with basic examples of the Game Theory. However i wouldn't consider it suitable for Professional Uses.
by SKDec 4, 2016
The content is interesting but the explanation can be more detailed in some parts. Nevertheless, enjoy the thinking.
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