227-0417-00L  Information Theory I

SemesterAutumn Semester 2018
LecturersA. Lapidoth
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
227-0417-00 GInformation Theory I4 hrs
Wed13:15-17:00ETF E 1 »
A. Lapidoth

Catalogue data

AbstractThis course covers the basic concepts of information theory and of communication theory. Topics covered include the entropy rate of a source, mutual information, typical sequences, the asymptotic equi-partition property, Huffman coding, channel capacity, the channel coding theorem, the source-channel separation theorem, and feedback capacity.
ObjectiveThe fundamentals of Information Theory including Shannon's source coding and channel coding theorems
ContentThe entropy rate of a source, Typical sequences, the asymptotic equi-partition property, the source coding theorem, Huffman coding, Arithmetic coding, channel capacity, the channel coding theorem, the source-channel separation theorem, feedback capacity
LiteratureT.M. Cover and J. Thomas, Elements of Information Theory (second edition)

Performance assessment

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Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits6 credits
ExaminersA. Lapidoth
Typesession examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionThe performance assessment is only offered in the session after the course unit. Repetition only possible after re-enrolling.
Mode of examinationwritten 180 minutes
Written aidsHardcopies of the course textbook, course handouts, and personal notes.
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