A first course in the mathematical theory of games. Topics begin with the modelling of games: extensive and strategic forms; perfect information; chance. Sprague-Grundy theory of impartial combinatorial games. Modelling preferences with utility functions. Nash equilibria, analysis of two-player games.

Prerequisite(s): Mathematics 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B or Calculus 1501A/B, and one of Mathematics 1120A/B, Mathematics 2120A/B, Mathematics 2122A/B, Mathematics 2124A/B or Mathematics 2155F/G, the former Mathematics 2155A/B.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.