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ECON 205 002 (CRN: 12416)
INTRODUCTION TO GAME THEORY
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO GAME THEORY
Department: Economics
Instructor: Dudey, Marc P.
Meeting: 6:30PM - 9:00PM T (25-AUG-2025 - 5-DEC-2025)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group II
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 50
Section Enrolled: 15
Enrollment data as of: 20-APR-2025 2:26AM
Final Exam: Take-Home Exam
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.