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University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Course Info

Denver, Colorado

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ELEC 5250

Information Theory

Introduces information theory and its application in computer science, communication theory, coding and applied mathematics. Entropy, mutual information, data compression and storage, channel capacity, rate distortion, hypothesis testing. Error detecting and correcting codes, block codes and sequential codes. Cross-listed with CSCI 5217.

Units: 3.0

Hours: 3 to 3

Prerequisites:
MATH 3800 - Probability and Statistics for Engineers
or
ELEC 3817 - Engineering Probability and Statistics