PSCI0253A-F20
Game Theory/Political Science
Game Theory for Political Science
How do candidates for political office choose their platforms? Why do some conflicts lead to war while others do not? What legislation will legislators introduce? These and many other compelling questions of political behavior often use game theory as a tool to study strategic, or interdependent, decision-making. Students will learn basic concepts of game theory and how to apply them to a range of political phenomena. To succeed, students need only a solid background in algebra. Students who have taken ECON 0280 cannot register for this course. (Any political science course) (formerly PSCI 0393) 3 hrs. lect./disc. (Methods)
How do candidates for political office choose their platforms? Why do some conflicts lead to war while others do not? What legislation will legislators introduce? These and many other compelling questions of political behavior often use game theory as a tool to study strategic, or interdependent, decision-making. Students will learn basic concepts of game theory and how to apply them to a range of political phenomena. To succeed, students need only a solid background in algebra. Students who have taken ECON 0280 cannot register for this course. (Any political science course) (formerly PSCI 0393) 3 hrs. lect./disc. (Methods)
- Term:
- Fall 2020
- Location:
- Axinn Center 103(AXN 103)
- Schedule:
- 12:25pm-1:40pm on Monday, Wednesday at AXN 103 (Sep 8, 2020 to Dec 4, 2020)
1:50pm-2:40pm on Friday at AXN 229 (Sep 8, 2020 to Dec 4, 2020) - Type:
- Lecture
- Course Modality:
- In-Person
- Instructors:
- Amy Yuen
- Subject:
- Political Science
- Department:
- Political Science
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- DED SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92467
- Subject Code:
- PSCI
- Course Number:
- 0253
- Section Identifier:
- A