98-002 Student Taught Courses (StuCo): Mastering Connect 4

3 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This is a course on strategy in Connect 4. It is intended so that even someone who has never heard of Connect 4 can master the game. The main goal is for students to see a given position of Connect 4 and be able to quickly determine the best course of action for the player to move. Experiencing the mastery of a game will help students improve their strategic thinking, which will assist almost all students in their professional careers. The course is lecture-based, and no prerequisites or additional materials are required to take the course. Assignments include weekly homework, a midterm, and a final exam.

Prerequisites: none listed

Offered: Fall 2025

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