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 develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills. |
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To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior. |
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To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques). |
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4) |
To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies). |
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To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas. |
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To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization. |
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To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies. |
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8) |
To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation. |
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9) |
To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes. |
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To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society. |
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To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this. |
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12) |
To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts. |
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