APM 673 - Coding Theory

(4 credits)

Linear codes, non-linear codes, B.C.H. codes, dual codes and their weight distribution, perfect codes and cyclic codes. Additional topics drawn from Reed-Solomon codes, Justessen codes, M.D.S. codes, Reed-Muller codes, Golay codes, self-dual codes and invariant theory.

Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (MTH 571).

Course updates made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Addendum to the Graduate Catalog.