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Course Outlines

Spring 2022 - MATH 302 D100

Mathematical Journeys II (3)

Geometry and Symmetry

Class Number: 7027

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 10 – Apr 11, 2022: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 20, 2022
    Wed, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    MATH 152 or 155 or 158, and MATH 232 or 240, all with a minimum grade of C-. There may be additional prerequisites depending on the specific course topic.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A focused exploration of a special topic (varying from term to term) that builds on mathematical ideas from lower division courses and provides further challenges in quantitative and deductive reasoning. Each Journeys course is designed to appeal particularly to mathematics minor students and others with a broad interest in mathematics. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

This is a course on Game Theory in the broadest sense.  We will begin studying combinatorial games such as Nim and Hex, developing the Sprague-Grundy Theorem and then expanding into the theory of Non-partisan games.  We then turn our attention to the setting of classical game theory.  We develop Von-Neumann’s minimax theorem for zero-sum games and then develop the basic theory of general matrix games.  Here we study classical dilemmas, consider bargaining strategies, Nash equilibria and more.  This course is proper mathematics with theorems and proofs, but the subject has a great deal to say about real world interactions and situations.  Students will be expected to work in groups on a significant project to be presented at the end of the term.  

Grading

  • Homework 25%
  • Midterm 15%
  • Project 30%
  • Final 30%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

There is no required textbook. Comprehensive course notes would be distributed in class.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN SPRING 2022

Teaching at SFU in spring 2022 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with safety plans in place.  Some courses will still be offered through remote methods, and if so, this will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the spring 2022 term.