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CSE 206GGame Theory and Applications in Computer Science and Engineering

5 creditsGraduateStudent Option

Covers the fundamentals of game theory with a focus on connections to and applications within CSE. Examines the connection of complexity theory to concepts from game theory, the interaction of agents with differing incentives, and the fundamentals of mechanism design.

Prerequisites

Enrollment is restricted to graduate students or by instructor consent.

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When it runs

Fall 2026Open Fall 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am
PhysSciences 130J. T. MusacchioOpen 14/42

Fall 2025Open Fall 2025

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm
J Baskin Engr 372J. T. MusacchioOpen 13/30

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
John Musacchio2.2 / 53.5 / 517%74

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