Language of instruction: |
English |
Type of course: |
Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: |
Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
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Mode of Delivery: |
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Course Coordinator : |
Assoc. Prof. SAEID KARAMZADEH |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Assoc. Prof. ALKAN SOYSAL
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Recommended Optional Program Components: |
none.......... |
Course Objectives: |
The aim of this course is to understand, in detail, basic information theory and coding theory arguments. Information theoretic analysis covers entropy/mutual information, source and channel coding. Coding theory analysis covers code construction, linear codes, cyclic and convolutional codes, near capacity codes. |
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
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Introduction to basic concepts of information transfer |
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2) |
Define concepts of entropy, relative entropy, conditional entropy |
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3) |
Definition of mutual information and its calculation for different scenarios. |
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4) |
Source coding theorem |
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Applications of source coding theorem: Shannon codes, Huffman codes |
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6) |
Channel coding theorem |
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7) |
Differential entropy |
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8) |
Capacity calculations for different channel models. Midterm |
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9) |
The Gaussian channel and its capacity |
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10) |
Basics of code construction, Error detection and correction |
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11) |
Linear block codes |
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12) |
Cyclic codes |
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13) |
Convolutional codes |
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14) |
Near capacity codes |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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To correctly identify the problems and to be able to ask the correct questions |
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2) |
To have the ability for problem solving and to utilize analytical approach in dealing with the problems |
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3) |
To be able to identify business processes and use them to increase the productivity in logistics system. |
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4) |
To be fully prepared for a graduate study |
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5) |
Awareness of the new advancements in Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) and to be able to use them in logistics management effectively.
internet and the electronic world |
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6) |
To understand the components of logistics as well as the importance of the coordination among these components.
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7) |
To know the necessary ingredients for improving the productivity in business life |
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8) |
To think innovatively and creatively in complex situations |
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9) |
To act and think both regionally and internationally |
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10) |
To understand the demands and particular questions of globalization |
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11) |
Aware of the two way interaction between globalization and logistics; as well as to use this interaction for increasing the productivity. |
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12) |
To be able to use at least one foreign language both for communication and academic purposes |
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13) |
To acquire leadership qualities but also to know how to be a team member |
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14) |
To understand the importance of business ethics and to apply business ethics as a principal guide in both business and academic environment |
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