- Level Foundation
- المدة 14 ساعات hours
- الطبع بواسطة Georgia Institute of Technology
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Offered by
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This course will cover the mathematical theory and analysis of simple games without chance moves.الوحدات
Getting Started
6
Readings
- Start Here
- Consent Form
- Syllabus
- Course Logistics
- About The Instructor
- Get More From Georgia Tech
What is Combinatorial Game?
4
Videos
- Introduction to Two Players Left and Right
- What is a Combinatorial Game?
- Example Problem
- Example Problem Solution
3
Readings
- Start Here (Week 1)
- Game Rules
- Week 1 Lecture Slides
Optional
1
Readings
- Extra Problems
Playing Multiple Games
1
Assignment
- Quiz Week 2
5
Videos
- Cutcake and Adding Games
- The 0 Game
- Adding Games
- Quiz Problems
- Week 2 Quiz Review
4
Readings
- Start Here (Week 2)
- Game Rules
- Week 2 Lecture Slides
- Earn a Georgia Tech Badge/Certificate/CEUs
Optional
1
Readings
- Extra Problems
Optional - Mid-Course Survey 1 (Participation in Research)
1
Assignment
- Mid-Course Survey 1
Comparing Games
1
Assignment
- Quiz Week 3
6
Videos
- Ordering Games
- Example and a Problem
- Problem Solution
- Ski Jumps
- Games That Are Not Numbers
- Proof and Quiz
4
Readings
- Start Here (Week 3)
- Game Rules
- Week 3 Lecture Slides
- Week 3 Quiz Solutions
Optional
1
Readings
- Extra Problems
Numbers and Games
1
Assignment
- Quiz 4
5
Videos
- Some Numbers Are Games
- Some Games Are Numbers
- Simplicity
- More Numbers
- Quiz Preview
4
Readings
- Start Here (Week 4)
- Game Rules
- Week 4 Lecture Slides
- Week 4 Quiz Solutions
Optional
1
Readings
- Extra Problems
Optional - Mid-Course Survey 2 (Participation in Research)
1
Assignment
- Mid-Course Survey 2
Simplifying Games
1
Assignment
- Quiz 5
4
Videos
- New Ways of Simplifying Games
- Examples From Nim
- General Reversible
- Toads and Frogs
4
Readings
- Start Here (Week 5)
- Game Rules
- Week 5 Lecture Slides
- Week 5 Quiz Solutions
Optional
1
Readings
- Extra Problems
Impartial Games
1
Assignment
- Quiz 6
4
Videos
- Nim and How to Win
- Impartial Games, Reversible Moves
- Examples, Mex
- All Impartial Games Are Equivalent to Nim
4
Readings
- Start Here (Week 6)
- Game Rules
- Week 6 Lecture Slides
- Week 6 Quiz Solutions
Optional
1
Readings
- Extra Problems
What You Can Do From Here
1
Assignment
- Bonus Quiz
4
Videos
- Infinite Games
- Loopy Games
- Mean Values, Hot, Cold, Sente, Gote
- Atomic Weights
4
Readings
- Start Here (Week 7)
- Game Rules
- Week 7 Lecture Slides
- Week 7 Quiz Solutions
Optional - Final Week Survey (Participation in Research)
1
Assignment
- Final Week Survey
Resources
1
Readings
- Game Rules
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Explore the mathematical theory behind simple, chance-free games with "Games without Chance: Combinatorial Game Theory" on Coursera. This foundational course in Maths & Statistics spans 840 minutes and is perfect for beginners. Subscribe with the Starter option to delve into strategic game analysis.

Dr. Tom Morley