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FYSE1216A-F20

Mathematics of Board Games

Mathematics of Board Games
People have been playing games since as early as 2000 B.C. Since then, avid players have devised strategies to maximize their chances of winning. In this course we will dissect a variety of modern board games and analyze various strategies for each game using mathematics, computers, and intuition. We will further discuss whether an optimal strategy exists for each game and propose modifications to existing rules and scoring schemes. The course will culminate with a project to construct a board game. All are welcome regardless of mathematical background. 3 hrs. sem
Course Reference Number (CRN):
92490
Subject Code:
FYSE
Course Number:
1216
Section Identifier:
A

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FYSE 1216

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Fall 2020

FYSE1216A-F20 Seminar (Lyford)