- Inter-faculty Studies in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Mathematics
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Computer Science
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Mathematics
The rational gambler: what the philosopher can learn from the gambler 3800-RH24-M-OG
The lecture will be devoted to the analysis of decision making criteria in specific gambling situations. Using the example of roulette, Blackjack and poker, among others, we will analyze various possible strategies and consider their rationality. The resulting conclusions will be generalized and their broader philosophical meaning will be demonstrated.
Type of course
general courses
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
After completing the course the student:
• Knows the basic ways to evaluate the rationality of decisions;
• Knows the various definitions of random events.;
• Knows the properties of probabilistic models used to describe gambling games;
• Applies the language of probability calculus and decision theory to the analysis of selected philosophical problems;
• Knows how to evaluate the correctness of an inference;
• Knows how to analyze complex philosophical arguments, identify the theses and assumptions that comprise them, and establish logical relationships between theses;
• Is ready to identify the knowledge and skills he possesses;
• Is ready to recognize gaps in his knowledge and skills and to look for opportunities to remedy these gaps;
• Is willing to accept new ideas and possibly change his position in the light of available data and arguments.
Assessment criteria
The prerequisite for passing the course is solving the tasks placed on the COME platform assigned to each lecture and passing the final test. Each class will begin with a test on which you will need to answer one of five questions given earlier, relating to the previous lecture. Persons who obtain very good results in the tests will be exempt from the final test. The final credit will consist of selected questions that were previously given as questions for the quiz.
Number of absences allowed: 2
Additional information
Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:
- Inter-faculty Studies in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Mathematics
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Computer Science
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Mathematics
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