HON 300S - Poker:interdisc Approach

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

Subject:

Honors

Description:

Slansky's Fundamental Theorem of Poker and LaPlace's Philosophical Essay on Probabilities both address the same problem -incomplete information. In this class we will look at Texas Hold'em Poker through the lens of classical statistics and ask two important questions: Is there such a thing as the perfect way to play? And if you could find that idealized strategy, when would you want to deviate from it? Along the way, we will look at how data and insights from psychology, sociology, physiology, and even film and cosmology, have shaped people's approach to this uniquely American game. And yes, we will be playing cards.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westminstercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 484-7651

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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