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Lecturer(s)
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Ibl Martin, Ing. Ph.D.
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Čapek Jan, prof. Ing. CSc.
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Course content
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Introduction to the topic, terminology, key concepts. System, science and system access. Modelling, model. Introduction to information and informatics theory. Ways of understanding the concept of information. People and information. Sources of information. Data, information content of data. Information transformation. Data processing. Communication chain. Signals and their transmission through the communication chain. Data compression. Cybernetic concepts and cybernetic abstraction. Summary of discussed topics, emphasising the context and suggesting further direction of this topic´s development.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Skills training
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Learning outcomes
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This subject covers basic terms of the theory systems. Students obtain knowledge and skills that are necessary for their next studies. They will learn basic terms from cybernetics and methods used in analysis, and system modeling on computer environment. The students also obtain the method of system approach to problem solving; in practice exercises they will gain knowledge of using the terms of system theory. The students in practice gained skills on the concrete independent project.
Student will be able to understand basic theoretical terms in computer science, e.g. information, entropy, communication channel. Student will be able to provide explanation and give reasons in a professional discussion.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination, Written examination, Home assignment evaluation
Assignment: active attendance at seminars and presentation of the seminar work when approved by the tutor within given deadlines. Student has to prove the knowledge of the topic. Exam: written and oral.
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Recommended literature
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Cove, T., M.,Thomas, J., A. Elements of Information Theory 2nd Edition. Wiley-Interscience, 2006. ISBN 978-0471241959.
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Golan, A. Information and Entropy Econometrics - A Review and Synthesis. Now Publishers Inc, 2008. ISBN 978-1601981042.
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Roman, A. Introduction to Coding and Information Theory. Springer, 2006.
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