ECSE 520 Information Theory and Coding

3 credits · Electrical & Computer Engr · Faculty of Engineering · Not scheduled for 2026–2027

Information sources and channel models. Source coding, data compression, and performance limits. Channel coding and performance limits. Multiple-Input Multiple- Output channels. An introduction to multi-user information theory.

Prerequisites

ECSE 205 or equivalent.

Prerequisite courses: ECSE 205

Restrictions

Not open to students who have taken ECSE 620. (3-0-9)

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