Markus Schmidmeier
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida 33431-0991Coding Theory (Fall 2004)
Welcome to my course Coding Theory (MAD 6607) ! We meet MWF, 1:00 - 1:50 p.m. in Fleming Hall 317.
Textbook and Topics
We use the textbook by J.H. van Lint, Introduction to Coding Theory, Third Edition, Springer GTM 86 (ISBN 3-540-64133-5). We are covering the following topics.
Mathematical Background: Chapter 1
Finite fields, Combinatorics, Probability: When and as needed
Shannon's Theorem: Chapter 2
Shannon's Theorem and Coding Gain
Linear Codes: Chapter 3
Block codes, Hamming codes
Code Constructions: Chapter 4
Code Constructions and Reed-Muller Codes
Cyclic Codes: Chapter 6
BCH Codes and Reed Solomon Codes
Codes over Z/4: Chapter 8
Quaternary Codes and Derived Binary Codes
Credit (not in final form)
Quizzes: There'll be a quiz every other Friday. All quizzes contribute to 3/8 of the grade.
Midterm Exams: The midterm exam on Monday, October 25, 1-2:20 p.m. counts for 1/4 of the grade.
Final Exam: The final exam will count for 3/8 of the grade. It is scheduled for Monday, December 6, 10:30 – 1:00 p.m. in our classroom.
For your Calendar
There were changes concerning the drop dates. See the academic calendar:
http://www.fau.edu/registrar/docs/acadcal0405.pdf
Contact Me
Office hours: MW, 2-3 p.m. and TR 11-12 a.m., in SE 278 (during term time), or after class in our classroom
E-mail: markus@math.fau.edu.
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