Probability and Game Theory

Probability and Game Theory is a Math course in the CTY program. It requires previous enrollment outside of CTY in Algebra I. Its course code is GAME.

Course Description

Game theory is the field of study concerning conflict and cooperation between rational players, with applications in such diverse fields as labor bargaining, Rawlsian ethics, and evolutionary biology. In this course, students study the basics of strategic action. Subjects covered include decision theory, game matrices, optimization algorithms, auctions, fair division, and classic games including the Prisoner's Dilemma, Stag Hunt, Chicken, and Nim. Students sometimes play rock, paper, scissors or Risk in class as demonstrations.

Class History

You will come to know and love Colin, Rose, and sometimes Larry.

Game Theory teaches how to get what's best for you in certain situations, disregarding what's best for Player 2, and ironically, at CAR 06.2 this class was next to the Ethics class. The members of the Game Theory class at CAR 06.2 also produced the Cucumber Cult, and also spawned many games (more info on the Cucumber Cult page). Members of the Game Theory class also consistently do well at Casino Night. At LMU 08.2, the students spent several classes playing online Deal or No Deal™.

To any former GAME students, So Long, Suckers!