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TT8101

Advanced Information and Communication Theory

Credits 7.5
Level Doctoral degree level
Course start Spring 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Examination arrangement Portfolio assessment

About

About the course

Course content

The course is taught every second year, next time spring 2011. A thorough introduction is given to both classical and modern topics in advanced information and communication theory. The selection of topics may vary somewhat from year to year and with the interests of the participants. Among applications the course will usually highlight multiuser information theory and MIMO information theory for wireless communication systems. Capacity analysis and optimality criteria for system design are central notions.

Learning outcome

To obtain an in-depth understanding of the most important information and communication theoretic concepts, models, theorems, and methods, including interpretation of, relations between, mathematical treatment of, and applications of these. Special emphasis is put on design and analysis of methods for signal compression, error control, and information transmission in telecommunication systems and networks.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, colloquia, seminars, non-compulsory exercises

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Elektronikk og telekommunikasjon (PHET)
Informasjons- og kommunikasjonsteknologi (PHIKT)

Required previous knowledge

TTT4125 Information theory, coding, and compression or similar knowledge

Course materials

Information will be given when the course starts.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
DIE2941 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Technological subjects

Contact information

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Electronic Systems

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Muntlig eksamen
Weighting 40/100 Duration 45 minutter
Prøveforelesning
Weighting 30/100 Duration 3 timer
Rapport
Weighting 30/100 Duration 3 uker

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Muntlig eksamen
Weighting 40/100 Duration 45 minutter
Prøveforelesning
Weighting 30/100 Duration 3 timer
Rapport
Weighting 30/100 Duration 3 uker