LOGiSTICS

Resources

Text Book

• Elements of Information Theory, Cover and Thomas, 2nd Edition (available here)

Recommended Reading

• Information Theory, Inference, and Learning Algorithms, David J.C. MacKay (available here)

• Information Theory and Reliable Communication, Robert Gallager

• The mathematical theory of communication--- Shannon and Weaver (available here)

Homeworks and Self-Grades

• Homeworks should be submitted as a PDF via Gradescope (Code: M83RY4)

• Homeworks will be self-graded through Google forms, which will be posted on bCourses after each homework deadline

SCRibing

• Each student should sign up for at least one slot to scribe for lectures

• Each lecture will have at least 2 scribes

• A sign-up sheet and scribing format will be provided via bCourses

• Students will be asked to submit their .tex files

• Notes from Tuesday/Thursday should be submitted by Thursday/Saturday of the following week respectively

KEY Dates

• October 8: Project Summary due

• October 20: Midterm

• October 29: Spotlight Presentations (Oral)

• December 1-3: Final Presentations (Posters)

• End of RRR Week: Final Project Report

Grade Breakdown

• Participation and Scribing: 10%

• Homeworks: 15%

• Midterm: 35%

• Project: 40%