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ECON 305 001 (CRN: 22019)
GAME THEORY, MICRO TOPICS/MTEC
Long Title: GAME THEORY AND OTHER MICRO TOPICS FOR MTEC MAJORS
Department: Economics
Instructor: Boylan, Richard
Meeting: 10:50AM - 12:05PM TR (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
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
Prerequisites: (ECON 307 OR STAT 310 OR STAT 315 OR DSCI 301) AND ECON 308
Section Max Enrollment: 50
Section Enrolled: 10
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 2:06AM
Final Exam: Scheduled Final Exam-OTR Room
Description: Advanced theoretical analysis of topics in microeconomics, focusing on mathematical modeling. Topics include the foundations and applications of game theory, general equilibrium theory and applications, the economics of choice under uncertainty, and information economics including issues of asymmetric information. Additional topics may include auction theory and mechanism design. Open to all majors but designed for students in the MTEC major. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ECON 305 if student has credit for ECON 205/ECON 300/ECON 405.