Course abstract
Information theory, coding and cryptography are the three load‐bearing pillars of any digital communication system. In this introductory course, we will start with the basics of information theory and source coding. Subsequently, we will discuss the theory of linear block codes (including cyclic codes, BCH codes, RS codes and LDPC codes), convolutional codes, Turbo codes, TCM and space time codes. Finally, we will introduce the basics of secure communications by focusing on cyptography and physical layer security. Wherever possible, applications of the theory in real world scenarios have been provided. The underlying aim of this course is to arouse the curiosity of the students.
Course Instructor
Prof. Ranjan Bose
Ranjan Bose received his B.Tech. degree in electrical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, India in 1992 and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA in 1993 and 1995, respectively. He worked at Alliance Semiconductor Inc., San Jose, CA, as a Senior Design Engineer from 1996 to 1997. Since November 1997 he has been with the Department of Electrical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, where currently he is the Microsoft Chair Professor. His research interests lie in the areas of secure communications, coding theory, ultra‐wideband (UWB) communications, broadband wireless access and wireless security. He currently heads the Wireless Research Lab in IIT Delhi. His lectures on wireless communications form a part of the video courses offered by the National Program on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL).More info
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Course Duration : Jul-Oct 2018
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Enrollment : 18-Apr-2018 to 30-Jun-2018
Exam registration : 25-Jun-2018 to 18-Sep-2018
Exam Date : 28-Oct-2018
Enrolled
2509
Registered
95
Certificate Eligible
59
Certified Category Count
Gold
4
Silver
0
Elite
22
Successfully completed
33
Participation
17
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>=90 - Elite + Gold
60-89 - Elite
40-59 - Successfully Completed
<40 - No Certificate
Final Score Calculation Logic
- Assignment Score = Average of best 8 out of 12 assignments.
- Final Score(Score on Certificate)= 75% of Exam Score + 25% of Assignment Score.
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Total Enrollment: 2509
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