Course Catalog - 2023-2024

     

ECON 205 - INTRODUCTION TO GAME THEORY

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO GAME THEORY
Department: Economics
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group II
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Description: This course provides an introduction to game theory, a branch of mathematics that studies decision-making by agents in situations where the outcome for each depends on the actions taken by all. Students will develop a familiarity with analytical tools that have found applications in, for example, economics and other social sciences, biology, computer science, and philosophy. Designed for students who do not wish to major in ECON or MTEC and does not apply to ECON or MTEC major requirements. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ECON 205 if student has credit for ECON 300.