In addition to reviewing the rules of Texas Hold'em poker, we will discuss expected value, pot odds, and other applications of probability to poker. We will then simulate a few hands of poker, using what we learned.

Algebra is more than solving equations -- it's about making abstract observations in a rigorous way. We'll explore some basic ways that abstract algebra unifies numbers, geometry, and other aspects of math. By the end of the course, you will have a better understanding of what algebra really means to a mathematician.