About this course: This course will cover the mathematical theory and analysis of simple games without chance moves.
Created by: Georgia Institute of Technology
Taught by: Dr. Tom Morley, Professor
School of Mathematics
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
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.
4 videos, 10 readings
WEEK 2
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.
5 videos, 5 readings, 1 practice quiz
Graded: Quiz Week 2
WEEK 3
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.
6 videos, 5 readings
Graded: Quiz Week 3
WEEK 4
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.
5 videos, 5 readings, 1 practice quiz
Graded: Quiz 4
WEEK 5
Week 5: Simplifying Games
The topics for this fifth week is Simplifying games: Dominating moves, reversible moves. Students will be able to simplify simple games.
4 videos, 5 readings
Graded: Quiz 5
WEEK 6
Week 6: Impartial Games
The topics for this sixth week is Nim: Students will be able to play and analyze impartial games.
4 videos, 5 readings
Graded: Quiz 6
WEEK 7
Week 7: What You Can Do From Here
The topic for this seventh and final week is Where to go from here.
4 videos, 4 readings, 1 practice quiz
Graded: Bonus Quiz
Resources
1 reading
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Ratings and Reviews
Good course, but a more formal treatment and more quiz questions would be better.
Great course. I will try now the optional exercises and try having a deeper understanding on this.
A good introduction into Combinatorial Game Theory.
It's obvious this course follows the book Winning Ways for your Mathematical Plays, vol I.
This course does extremely well on its own,but you can also chose to work together while working through Winning Ways (which I personally would recommend, if you can get your hands on that book).
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Gives a great Basic Overview with basic examples of the Game Theory. However i wouldn't consider it suitable for Professional Uses.