SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
EEE5600	Introduction to Information and Coding Theory	Spring	3	0	3	12

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:
Course Coordinator :	Assoc. Prof. SAEID KARAMZADEH
Course Lecturer(s):	Assoc. Prof. ALKAN SOYSAL
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.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Understand basic concepts and definitions of information theory
2. Know and apply source and channel coding theorems
3. Gain knowledge on code constructions
4. Understand basic concepts of coding theory
5. Apply modern error correcting codes

Course Content

This course covers basics of information theory and coding theory. The course starts with definitions of information theoretic quantities such as entropy, mutual information, etc. It covers Shannon's source coding theorem and explains Shannon codes and Huffman codes. Then Shannon's channel coding theorem is analyzed and capacity values of several channels are calculated. In the second half of the course, basic code construction methods are explained. Linear codes, cyclic codes, convolutional codes are introduced.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to basic concepts of information transfer
2)	Define concepts of entropy, relative entropy, conditional entropy
3)	Definition of mutual information and its calculation for different scenarios.
4)	Source coding theorem
5)	Applications of source coding theorem: Shannon codes, Huffman codes
6)	Channel coding theorem
7)	Differential entropy
8)	Capacity calculations for different channel models. Midterm
9)	The Gaussian channel and its capacity
10)	Basics of code construction, Error detection and correction
11)	Linear block codes
12)	Cyclic codes
13)	Convolutional codes
14)	Near capacity codes

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Thomas and Cover, "Elements of Information Theory", 2nd Edition, Wiley.
References:	none..........

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Project	1	% 30
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 70
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Project	4	50
Midterms	8	60
Final	4	48
Total Workload		200

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice.
2)	To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection.
3)	To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy.
4)	To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships.
5)	To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.
6)	To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
7)	To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.
8)	To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.
9)	To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.
10)	To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy.
11)	To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community.