Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2022

     

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COLL 125 001 (CRN: 26146)

INTRODUCTION TO POKER

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO POKER AND POKER STRATEGY (WILL RICE)
Department: College Courses
Instructor: Sarkar, Sumit
Meeting: 7:00PM - 7:59PM W (10-JAN-2022 - 22-APR-2022) 
Part of Term: Full Term - No WL Purge
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 1
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: 19
Section Enrolled: 13
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 99) 
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 19-APR-2024 11:50AM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
29-APR-2022  
2:00PM - 5:00PM F
 
Description: Have you ever wanted to play Poker but wasn't sure how? In this class, you will learn the basics of Poker and Poker strategy. We will cover a wide variety of poker, from Texas Hold'em to 7 card stud to versions of 3 card poker. We will study both the behavioral and the mathematical side behind poker. Poker is a skill you can take with you for the rest of your life, whether it is in a casual home setting or in a casino. We will discuss betting strategy, bluffing, GTO play, and how to read opponents. We will take a deep dive into the mathematical side of poker. By the end of this class, you will have the skills to be able to play poker at a high level consistently.