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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 (24-AUG-2026 - 4-DEC-2026)
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: 50
Enrollment data as of: 26-APR-2026 7:59PM
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. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ECON 205 if student has credit for ECON 300/ECON 305.