ES.268 | Spring 2010 | Undergraduate

The Mathematics in Toys and Games

Calendar

SES # TOPICS Key dates
1 Theory of impartial games  
2 Surreal numbers  
3 Dynamic programming and impartial games  
4 AI topics (chinese checkers, GO)  
5 Connect Four  
6 Rubik’s Cube and group theory Project ideas due
7 Probability topics/Monopoly  
8 Games on graphs Project checkpoint I
9 Blackjack/poker/card games (guest lecture)  
10 Game of Life Project checkpoint II
11 NP-completeness  
12 Constraint logic  
13 Dots and boxes  
14 Present projects Final projects due

Course Info

As Taught In
Spring 2010
Learning Resource Types
Lecture Notes
Projects with Examples
Written Assignments
Design Assignments
Activity Assignments