Special Topics: The Art & Science of Poker STAT 3704/4704 - University of Denver Summer Interterm Course (on campus) Tentative: June 11 - 15, 2007

This special topics course will cover the concepts, theory, mathematics, and culture of poker. Students will learn the basic principles and strategies needed to master the intricacies of the game and apply these skills to many of the popular forms of poker, including Texas Hold‘em, Seven-Card Stud, Five-Card Stud, Five-Card Draw, and Omaha Hold'em. Topics include the history and language of poker, the role of chance and skill, probability, pot odds, expected value, variance, effective odds, implied odds, reverse implied odds, deception, bluffing, game theory, earning rate, bankroll analysis, computer simulations, and strategy differences among home, casino, low-limit, high-limit, and tournament games.

Prerequisite: An introductory course in statistics or permission of instructor.

Instructor
Bob Hannum
Office: Daniels College of Business 597
Phone: 303-871-2115

E-mail: rhannum@du.edu

Registration Information
Office of Special Programs
303-871-2360