CSE 206GGame Theory and Applications in Computer Science and Engineering
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.
Enrollment is restricted to graduate students or by instructor consent.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am | PhysSciences 130 | J. T. Musacchio | Open 14/42 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm | J Baskin Engr 372 | J. T. Musacchio | Open 13/30 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Musacchio | 2.2 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 17% | 74 |
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