Special Assignment in Coding Theory
Instructor: Vitaly Skachek
First meeting: September 10th, Tuesday, 10:15 - 12:00, J. Liivi 2-611 (there is no meeting on September 3rd!)
Office hours: Tue. 10:00-12:00, J. Liivi 2-216 (or by appointment)
Language: English
Contact: Vitaly Skachek
General Information
The aim of this course is to introduce a variety of research topics from the fields of Coding Theory. Participation in the seminar is recommended to Bachelor or Master's students who consider specializing in this area. Taking Introduction to Coding Theory (MTAT.05.082) beforehand is advised, but not strictly required.
Format
A student will be required to do a small research project on the topic of his/her choice. He/she will also be required to write and present a research report. This work is evaluated by PASS or FAIL grade and gives 3 EAP.
The research topics are taken from various cutting-edge fields in a general area of coding theory. They have a potential to be extended to a Master's or Ph.D. Thesis.
Schedule
September 24: The topic is finalized.
December 9: Preliminary report.
December 20: Final report.
The week of December 16-20: final presentation.
Final reports
- Ivo Kubjas, Coding over random networks
- Prastudy Fauzi, On rank modulation codes