Evolution and the theory of games, spring 2009

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Evolution and the theory of games, spring 2009

Lecturer

PhD Stefan Geritz

Scope

5 sp.

Type

Advanced studies.

Lectures

Weeks 3-9, Tuesday 14-16 B321 and Thursday 12-14 B322

Exam

Date: April 2, 2009
 Time: 16:00-20:00

Contents

A game is a mathematical model of a situation of conflict of interests in which the optimal strategy for one player not only depends on his own decisions but also on the decisions of his opponents. The course is an introduction to game theory with emphasis on applications in evolutionary and behavioural biology.

Bibliography


Exercise groups

Group

Day

Time

Place

Instructor

1.

Mon

14 - 16

C129

Exercises 1-4

Exercises 5-10

Exercises 11-15

Exercises 16-19

Exercises 20-23

Sample exam

Please, in case of any doubt or questions concerning the exercises contact the Instructors
 in due time before the Exam.

The lecture notes on asymmetric games with the corrected proofs are available here.