The mathematics of games and puzzles from cards to sudoku
(DVD)
Contributors
Published
Chantilly, Va. : Teaching Company, [2013].
Format
DVD
ISBN
9781598039610, 159803961X
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (approximately 540 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guidebook (vi, 130 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm).
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Published
Chantilly, Va. : Teaching Company, [2013].
Language
English
ISBN
9781598039610, 159803961X
Notes
General Note
Course no. 1401.
General Note
Program contains twelve lectures; the length of each lecture is: ca. 45 min.
General Note
Lecture notes and program information contained in course guidebook.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 121-130) in course guidebook.
Creation/Production Credits
Editor, Tom Krzywicki, Sarah Quindlen.
Participants/Performers
Lecturer: Professor Arthur T. Benjamin, Harvey Mudd College.
Description
This course takes a mathematical approach to playing games and solving puzzles. In this course, you will be introduced to all kinds of games, from games of pure strategy (like chess) to games of pure luck (like many casino games) to games that mix strategy and luck (like blackjack, backgammon, and poker). You will analyze puzzles that have stumped people for centuries to modern favorites like sudoku and Rubik's Cube. You will improve your ability to play these games and solve these puzzles, but you will also learn some interesting mathematics along the way.
System Details
DVD.
Language
In English.
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Copies
| Volume | Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Borough-Chatham Township Library - Adult Media - Video | DVD GREAT COURSES 519.27 BEN | Available | |
| Mountainside Public Library - Adult Media | MOVIES DVD 793.4 BEN 1-3 BOOKLET | Available | |
| Mountainside Public Library - Adult Media | MOVIES DVD 793.4 BEN 1-3 | Available | |
| DISC 1-3 | Mendham Borough Library - Adult Media | DVD 519.27 GREAT DISC 1-3 | Available |
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Benjamin, A. (2013). The mathematics of games and puzzles: from cards to sudoku . Teaching Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Benjamin, Arthur. 2013. The Mathematics of Games and Puzzles: From Cards to Sudoku. Teaching Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Benjamin, Arthur. The Mathematics of Games and Puzzles: From Cards to Sudoku Teaching Company, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Benjamin, Arthur. The Mathematics of Games and Puzzles: From Cards to Sudoku Teaching Company, 2013.
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