This course is about the measure, representation and communication of information. Since information theory is considered
as subset of communication theory, there are two fundamental questions in communication theory that can be answered by information
theory: What is ultimate data compression and what is the ultimate transmission rate of communication. Accordingly, lectures
will focus on fundamental topics of information theory including information measures, lossless data compression, losssy data
compression, channel coding, relations to and manifestations in other areas (e.g., blockchains, machine learning,etc.)
The aim of this course is to provide fundamental knowledge of information theory to apply to a range of relevant real situations.
| Goals and objectives | Course Outcomes | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Understand the fundamentals of information theory so that the beauty and utility of information science can be exposed |
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| 2. | Understand the fundamental limits in communication system |
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| 3. | Apply the equipped knowledge of information theory to various disciplines in information science |
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| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Introduction to Information theory and its applications Introduction to probability |
Self-investigation on information theory | 190分 |
| 2. | Entropy - Relative Entropy - Mutual Entropy (I) | Self-investigation on probability | 190分 |
| 3. | Entropy - Relative Entropy - Mutual Entropy (II) | Read chapter 2 in the textbook | 190分 |
| 4. | Entropy - Relative Entropy - Mutual Entropy (III) | Read chapter 2 in the textbook | 190分 |
| 5. | Asymptotic Equipartition Property and Entropy Rate of a stochastic process (I) | Read chapter 3 and 4 in the textbook | 190分 |
| 6. | Asymptotic Equipartition Property and Entropy Rate of a stochastic process (II) | Read chapter 3 and 4 in the textbook | 190分 |
| 7. | Data compression (I) | Read chapter 5 in the textbook | 190分 |
| 8. | Mid-term exam and discussions on the solutions | Preparation for mid-term exam | 190分 |
| 9. | Data compression (II) | Read chapter 5 in the textbook | 190分 |
| 10. | Channel Capacity (I) | Read chapter 7 in the textbook | 190分 |
| 11. | Channel Capacity (II) | Read chapter 7 in the textbook | 190分 |
| 12. | Gaussian channel and Differential Entropy | Read chapter 8 and 9 in the textbook | 190分 |
| 13. | - Rate distortion theory - practical applications of information theory |
Read chapter 10 in the textbook | 190分 |
| Investigate concepts in machine learning, image compression and blockchain technology | |||
| 14. | Final exam and discussions on the solutions | Preparation for final exam | 190分 |
| Total. | - | - | 2660分 |
| Mid-term | Final | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 10% | 25% | 35% |
| 2. | 10% | 25% | 35% |
| 3. | 10% | 20% | 30% |
| Total. | 30% | 70% | - |
Midterm exam (30%) and Final Exam (70%) are the criteria of the grade. More than 60% of the total score is needed for getting
the course credit.
<Note>
Students are marked absent from the class if they are late regardless of the delay time.
If students are absent from more than one third of the total number of classes, the credit of this course cannot be given to them.
Even though students are absent from the class whatever the reason, e.g. sickness, delay of public transportation systems, forgetting to bring the student ID card, it is counted as absence.
<Note>
Students are marked absent from the class if they are late regardless of the delay time.
If students are absent from more than one third of the total number of classes, the credit of this course cannot be given to them.
Even though students are absent from the class whatever the reason, e.g. sickness, delay of public transportation systems, forgetting to bring the student ID card, it is counted as absence.
Elements of information theory - 2nd edition, Thomas M. Cover, Joy A. Thomas, 2006
- Weekdays: From 10:00 - 16:30 by email or face-to-face discussion at 4F-Research building office. Making an appointment beforehand is highly recommended.
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| N/A | N/A |
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