MATH 1250 - Introductory Game Theory

The course introduces mathematical models for situations of conflict, whether actual or recreational. Topics include matrix representation of games, two-person and n-person games, zero and nonzero-sum games, Nash equilibria, cooperation and the prisoner's dilemma. Application to topics such as warfare, business decisions, football, environmental policy, evolution, voting, and poker will be considered.

Requisites: C or better in MATH D005 or MATH 102 or Math placement level 1 or higher
Credit Hours: 3.0
General Education Code: 1M
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I

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