MATH1001A-W25
The Game of Go
The Game of Go
Go is the most ancient of all East Asian board games and the most challenging in play. It combines the logic of mathematics with the aesthetic appeal of music and art. Despite this, it is a simple game to learn and is enjoyed by approximately 40 million enthusiasts the world over including over 1000 dedicated professionals. The course will involve playing, recording, analyzing, and critiquing our games and learning about its history and the cultures in which it flourishes. We will also read and write about various related Japanese arts and traditions including the latest AI developments.
Go is the most ancient of all East Asian board games and the most challenging in play. It combines the logic of mathematics with the aesthetic appeal of music and art. Despite this, it is a simple game to learn and is enjoyed by approximately 40 million enthusiasts the world over including over 1000 dedicated professionals. The course will involve playing, recording, analyzing, and critiquing our games and learning about its history and the cultures in which it flourishes. We will also read and write about various related Japanese arts and traditions including the latest AI developments.
- Term:
- Winter 2025
- Location:
- Warner Hall 010(WNS 010)
- Schedule:
- 10:30am-12:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Jan 6, 2025 to Jan 31, 2025)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Course Modality:
- In-Person
- Instructors:
- Pete Schumer
- Subject:
- Mathematics
- Department:
- Mathematics
- Division:
- Natural Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- DED WTR
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 11557
- Subject Code:
- MATH
- Course Number:
- 1001
- Section Identifier:
- A