Instructor(s)
Jing Li
Prof. Erik Demaine
Melissa Gymrek
MIT Course Number
ES.268
As Taught In
Spring 2010
Level
Undergraduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
We will explore the mathematical strategies behind popular games, toys, and puzzles. Topics covered will combine basic fundamentals of game theory, probability, group theory, and elementary programming concepts. Each week will consist of a lecture and discussion followed by game play to implement the concepts learned in class.