Information and Coding Theory
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
This course will set out the fundamental concepts of information theory according to Claude Shannon. In addition, the main notions of coding theory will be presented.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course the students will be able to: (1) describe and model information sources and (2) transmit C bits of information over a (noisy) channel.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
INF/01 - INFORMATICS - University credits: 6
Lessons: 48 hours
Professor:
Visconti Andrea
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Visconti AndreaProfessor(s)
Reception:
By email appointment
Room 5008, 5th Floor, via Celoria 18, Computer Science Department