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MATH 345 - Information Theory


Semester Offered: Second Semester
Credits (Range): 3 hours
Attribute: 3NS, QP-F

An introduction to Information Theory and Coding Theory. Topics include information and entropy, data compression, Shannon theory and noisy channels, error-correcting codes, and applications to statistics, computer science, economics and the natural sciences.
Instructor: K. Woods
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: MATH 220 or consent of instructor.


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