Course detail

Information Systems

FSI-VISAcad. year: 2007/2008

The following topics are dealt with: Basics Concepts (Communication and Information). Information theory. Signals Characteristics. Coding. Communication: Introduction, Amplitude and Frequency Modulation, Pulse Modulation (PAM, PWM, PPM). Modems. Computer Networks.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Pavel Ošmera, CSc.

Department

Institute of Automation and Computer Science (ÚAI)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The acquired knowledge will be sufficient for the basic orientation in the Theory of Information.

Prerequisites

Basic mathematical knowledge is required.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

The active participation and mastering the assigned task.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The course objective is to make students familiar with the basics of the Theory of information.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Solving an extra assignment can compensate absence.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme M2301-5 Master's

    branch M3917-01 , 2. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme N3901-2 Master's

    branch N3917-01 , 2. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Pavel Ošmera, CSc.

Syllabus

1. Introduction to the information theory
2. Basic concepts of the information theory
3. Exercises to basic concepts
4. The discrete information source without memory
5. Exercises to the discrete information source without memory.
6. The discrete information source with memory
7. The discrete communication channel
8. Network information theory
9. Error-correcting codes