Information Theory
Join Coursera Information Theory course to develop an understanding of information theory and apply its concepts to various disciplines in information science.
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3 Weeks
Free Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Information Theory course by Coursera is offered by (CUHK) The Chinese University of Hong Kong. The modules of this course are based on the book - Information Theory and Network Coding’s first eleven chapters. The book is authored by Professor Raymond W. Yeung who is the course instructor of this self-paced training.
The Information Theory course covers the fundamentals of information theory and the fundamental limits in all systems. More than 60 universities use the book titled Information Theory and Network Coding (Springer 2008) and its precursor - A First Course in Information Theory, across the world in the form of a reference or a curriculum textbook.
The Coursera Information Theory Programme has modules spread out over 3 weeks. Further, the course can be completed in approximately 33 hours. In addition to the video lectures, there are in-course assignments and exercises to solidify the knowledge of the learners. You can start the course instantly and complete it according to your own schedule. Upon finishing the curriculum, Coursera will award you a shareable certificate.
The Highlights
- Fully online training
- Shareable certificate
- Lectures in English
- Dedicated support
- Self-paced training
- Industry-expert mentors
- Flexible deadlines
Programme Offerings
- Course completion certificate
- discussion forum
- Practise Assignments
- Flexible Deadlines
- online learning
- self-directed training
- Financial aid Availability
- Free Enrolment.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 2480 | yes | Coursera |
Information Theory Fee Structure
Course | Fee |
Course Without Certificate | Free |
Course With Certificate | Rs. 2,480 |
Eligibility Criteria
Certificate Qualifying Details
To earn the certification, you have to submit and pass all assignments as well as meet the minimum passing criteria. You have to purchase the course to become eligible for the certification. The certification needs to be completed within 180 days of making the payment. Post 180 days, the validity of the purchase expires. If you do not complete the course by then, you need to repay to receive the certification.
What you will learn
After satisfactory completion of all the modules of the Information Theory Course, you will:
- Display understanding and knowledge about the basics of information theory
- Develop a more detailed understanding of communication systems
- Value the notion of basic limits in all communication systems
- Understand the application of information theory’s concepts to different disciplines of information science
Who it is for
Admission Details
To apply for the Information Theory course, you must take the following steps:
Step 1. Go to the course page.
Step 2. Click on the ‘Enroll’ option on the page.
Step 3. You can audit the course for free, or you can proceed to purchase the course.
Step 4. Lastly, make the payment if you are purchasing the course and desire a certificate on course completion and graded assignments.
Application Details
To enrol in the Information Theory Programme by Coursera, sign up or sign in on Coursera with your Facebook/Google/Coursera account. To view the course resources, use the free audit option. However, to access a course certification, you have to upgrade by buying the course.
The Syllabus
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- About this course
Reading
- Grading Scheme
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- Week 1 Introduction
- Chapter
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- Chapter 2 - Section 2.1 A
- Chapter 2 - Section 2.1 B
- Chapter 2 - Section 2.1 C
- Chapter 2 - Section 2.2
- Chapter 2 - Section 2.3
- Assignment 1 Video Preview
Reading
- Homework Assignment 1 Solution
Peer Review
- Homework Assignment 1 Submission
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- Week 2 Introduction1m
- Chapter 2 - Section 2.4
- Chapter 2 - Section 2.5
- Chapter 2 - Section 2.6
- Chapter 2 - Section 2.7
- Chapter 2 - Section 2.8
- Chapter 2 - Section 2.10
- Assignment 2 Video Preview
Reading
- Homework Assignment 2 Solution
Peer Review
- Homework Assignment 2 Submission
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- Week 3 Introduction
- Chapter 3 - Section 3.1
- Chapter 3 - Section 3.3 A
- Chapter 3 - Section 3.3 B
- Chapter 3 - Section 3.4
- Chapter 3 - Section 3.5 A
- Assignment 3 Video Preview
Reading
- Homework Assignment 3 Solution
Peer Review
- Homework Assignment 3 Submission
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- Week 4 Introduction
- Chapter 3 - Section 3.5 B
- Chapter 3 - Section 3.6 A
- Chapter 3 - Section 3.6 B
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- Chapter 4 - Section 4.1
- Chapter 4 - Section 4.2 A
- Assignment 4 Video Preview
Reading
- Homework Assignment 4 Solution
Peer Review
- Homework Assignment 4 Submission
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- Week 5 Introduction
- Chapter 4 - Section 4.2 B
- Chapter 4 - Section 4.2 C
- Chapter 4 - Section 4.3
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- Chapter 5 - Section 5.1
- Chapter 5 -Section 5.2
- Assignment 5 Video Preview
Reading
- Homework Assignment 5 Solution
Peer Review
- Homework Assignment 5 Submission
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- Week 6 - Introduction
- Chapter 6 - Section 6.1 A
- Chapter 6 - Section 6.1 B
- Chapter 6 - Section 6.2
- Chapter 6 - Section 6.3 A
- Chapter 6 - Section 6.3 B
- Chapter 6 - Section 6.4
- Assignment 6 Video Preview
Reading
- Homework Assignment 6 Solution
Peer Review
- Homework Assignment 6 Submission
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- Week 7 Introduction1m
- Chapter 7 - Section 7.1 A
- Chapter 7 - Section 7.1 B
- Chapter 7 - Section 7.2
- Chapter 7 - Section 7.3 A
- Chapter 7 - Section 7.3 B
- Assignment 7 Video Preview
Reading
- Homework Assignment 7 Solution
Peer Review
- Homework Assignment 7 Submission
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- Week 8 Introduction
- Chapter 7 - Section 7.4 A
- Chapter 7 - Section 7.4 B
- Chapter 7 - Section 7.5
- Chapter 7 - Section 7.6
- Chapter 7 - Section 7.7
- Assignment 8 Video Preview
Reading
- Homework Assignment 8 Solution
Peer Review
- Homework Assignment 8 Submission
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- Week 9 Introduction
- Chapter 8 - Section 8.1
- Chapter 8 - Section 8.2
- Chapter 8 - Section 8.3 A
- Chapter 8 - Section 8.3 B
- Chapter 8 - Section 8.4
- Assignment 9 Video Preview
Reading
- Homework Assignment 9 Solution
Peer Review
- Homework Assignment 9 Submission
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- Week 10 Introduction
- Chapter 8 - Section 8.5 A
- Chapter 8 - Section 8.5 B
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- Chapter 9 - Section 9.1
- Chapter 9 - Section 9.2 A
- Chapter 9 - Section 9.2 B
- Assignment 10 Video Preview
Reading
- Homework Assignment 10 Solution
Peer Review
- Homework Assignment 10 Submission
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- Week 11 Introduction
- Chapter 9 - Section 9.2 C
- Chapter 9 - Section 9.3
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- Chapter 10 - Section 10.1 A
- Chapter 10 - Section 10.1 B
- Assignment 11 Video Preview
Reading
- Homework Assignment 11 Solution
Peer Review
- Homework Assignment 11 Submission
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- Week 12 Introduction
- Chapter 10 - Section 10.2
- Chapter 10 - Section 10.3 A
- Chapter 10 - Section 10.3 B
- Chapter 10 - Section 10.4
- Chapter 10 - Section 10.5
- Chapter 10 - Section 10.6
- Assignment 12 Video Preview
Reading
- Homework Assignment 12 Solution
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- Week 12 Introduction
- Chapter 10 - Section 10.2
- Chapter 10 - Section 10.3 A
- Chapter 10 - Section 10.3 B
- Chapter 10 - Section 10.4
- Chapter 10 - Section 10.5
- Chapter 10 - Section 10.6
- Assignment 12 Video Preview
Reading
- Homework Assignment 12 Solution
Peer Review
- Homework Assignment 12 Submission
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- Week 13 Introduction
- Chapter 11 - Section 11.1
- Chapter 11 - Section 11.2
- Chapter 11 - Section 11.3 A
- Chapter 11 - Section 11.3 B
- Assignment 13 Video Preview
Reading
- Homework Assignment 13 Solution
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- Week 13 Introduction
- Chapter 11 - Section 11.1
- Chapter 11 - Section 11.2
- Chapter 11 - Section 11.3 A
- Chapter 11 - Section 11.3 B
- Assignment 13 Video Preview
Reading
- Homework Assignment 13 Solution
Peer Review
- Homework Assignment 13 Submission
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- Week 14 Introduction
- Chapter 11 - Section 11.4
- Chapter 11 - Section 11.5
- Chapter 11 - Section 11.6
- Assignment 14 Video Preview
Reading
- Homework Assignment 14 Solution
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- Week 14 Introduction
- Chapter 11 - Section 11.4
- Chapter 11 - Section 11.5
- Chapter 11 - Section 11.6
- Assignment 14 Video Preview
Reading
- Homework Assignment 14 Solution
Peer Review
- Homework Assignment 14 Submission
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- Week 15 Introduction
- Chapter 11 - Section 11.7 A
- Chapter 11 - Section 11.7 B
- Chapter 11 - Section 11.8
- Chapter 11 - Section 11.9
- Assignment 15 Video Preview
Reading
- Homework Assignment 15 Solution
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- Week 15 Introduction
- Chapter 11 - Section 11.7 A
- Chapter 11 - Section 11.7 B
- Chapter 11 - Section 11.8
- Chapter 11 - Section 11.9
- Assignment 15 Video Preview
Reading
- Homework Assignment 15 Solution
Peer Review
- Homework Assignment 15 Submission
Instructors
The Chinese University of Hong Kong Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The Information Theory by Coursera Programme is a 21-week course with a curriculum taking roughly 33 hours to complete.
On purchasing a certification experience, you can access all the course material, including the graded assignments. You will get an electronic certificate on successful completion of the course.
Yes, the Information Theory course by Coursera provides financial aid to individuals who cannot afford to purchase the certificate. Apply for financial aid by linking on the link below the “Enroll” button on the course web page.
The Information Theory course doesn't carry any university credit. Nonetheless, some universities consider the certification for credits.
The Information Theory Training by Coursera is flexible, and you can easily reset deadlines and complete assignments and lectures at your own pace. You can begin immediately and plan your study according to your own schedule.