| Description |
1 online resource (12 video files (approximately 360 min.)) : sd., col. |
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digital rda |
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video file rda |
| Series |
Great courses. Science & mathematics. Mathematics |
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Great courses (DVD). Science & mathematics. Mathematics.
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| Contents |
Episode 1 Let the Games Begin! Episode 2 Games of Chance and Winning Wagers Episode 3 Optimal Blackjack and Simple Card Counting Episode 4 Mixed Strategies and the Art of Bluffing Episode 5 Practical Poker Probabilities Episode 6 Expert Backgammon Episode 7 Games You Can't Lose and Sneaky Puzzles Episode 8 Solving "Impossible" Puzzles Episode 9 Mastering Rubik's Cube Episode 10 Solving Sudoku Episode 11 Mathematics and Chess Episode 12 Winning Ways-It's Your Move!. |
| Access |
Digital content provided by hoopla. |
| Performer |
Lecturer: Professor Arthur T. Benjamin, Harvey Mudd College. |
| Summary |
Whether it's chess, poker, or Sudoku, most games have this in common: Everything you need to win is rooted in mathematics. Now, using nothing more than a simple grasp of math, you can discover optimal ways to win games and solve puzzles with the speed and accuracy of professional players. These 12 lessons will teach you a rewarding set of skills you can apply to countless games and puzzles. |
| Audience |
Rated TVPG. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Subject |
Games -- Mathematics.
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Puzzles -- Mathematics.
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Mathematics.
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Games of chance (Mathematics)
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Probabilities.
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| Added Author |
Benjamin, Arthur,
author. Mathematics of games and puzzles: from cards to sudoku, course guidebook.
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hoopla digital.
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| Added Title |
Container of (work): Mathematics of games and puzzles: from cards to sudoku, course guidebook.
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| Music No. |
MWT11527762 |
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