Courses

Course Topics Introduction to algebra: groups, rings, finite fields, vector spaces Linear block codes: definitions, minimum distance, bounds Cyclic codes and linear feedback shift register circuits BCH and Reed-Solomon codes Burst error correcting codes and error trapping Logic circuits for finite field arithmetic operations Product codes; coding gain

Course Description The amount of data being generated, stored and communicated by humanity is growing at unprecedented rates, currently in the dozens of zettabytes (1 zettabyte = 1 trillion gigabytes) per year by the most conservative of estimates. Data compression, the field dedicated to representing information succinctly, is playing an ...

We live in a brave new world where technology is integrated into almost every aspect of daily living, which has benefits and drawbacks. A creative approach to designing a mindful, healthy integration of technology with lifestyle can influence flourishing and well-being, as well as provide an avenue for creative self-expression ...

Course Overview The principles of source coding for the efficient storage and transmission of still and moving images. Discrete Cosine Transform. Wavelet image coding. Interframe coding. Motion compensation and motion estimation. Emphasis is on rate distortion analysis and optimization of image and video coding schemes. Standards: JPEG, JPEG-2000, MPEG-1, MPEG-2 ...

Course Overview Information theory is the science of operations on data such as compression, storage, and communication. It is among the few disciplines fortunate to have a precise date of birth: 1948, with the publication of Claude E. Shannon's paper entitled “A Mathematical Theory of Communication”. This course is about ...

Explore the art and science of purpose-finding as it relates to living a more flourishing life at Stanford and beyond. Investigate the contemplative, psychological, social, and communal factors that deepen meaning-making, support authenticity, and encourage living more purposefully. Drawing from disciplines as diverse as art, storytelling, design, and positive psychology ...

Introduces diverse forms of meditation practice in both theory (contemplative neuroscience, phenomenological traditions) and practice. Practices in guided imagery, compassion, loving kindness, positive emotion, mindfulness and mantra meditation will be offered to enhance stress management and well-being. While meditation practices emerge from religious traditions, all practice and instruction will be ...

Course Overview The expression ‘modern coding theory’ refers to a broad family of coding techniques and decoding algorithms that have been developed over the last twenty years. These techniques allow to achieve the information-theoretic limits of reliable communication and data storage in many settings, while keeping computational complexity under control ...

Course Overview Network information theory deals with the fundamental limits on information flow in networks and the optimal coding schemes that achieve these limits. It aims to extend Shannon's point-to-point information theory and the Ford-Fulkerson max-flow min-cut theorem to networks with multiple sources and destinations. The course presents the basic ...

Course Overview What is information? In 1948, Claude Shannon published a paper with a quantitative answer that founded the field of information theory, forming the basis for the science of information as well as the design and understanding of modern-day communication systems. Through lectures, invited talks and visits to various ...

Course Overview How can information be represented, processed, stored, transmitted, decoded or predicted efficiently? How can noise be removed or reduced from it? What is the minimum amount to be stored so that it can be recovered within a specified fidelity? Recent decades have witnessed a fruitful interplay of ideas ...

Course description This class is part of a multi-disciplinary collaboration between researchers in the CS, EE, and TAPS departments to design and develop a system to host a live theatrical production that will take place over the Internet in the winter quarter. The performing arts have been greatly affected by ...

Wellbeing technologies come with tremendous potential and innate challenges. At their best these technologies can help humans heal, grow, and expand their minds. When used out of integrity, privacy can be breached, anxiety and hypervigilance increased, and humans reduced to data. The technology we build is a reflection of our ...

Discover a deeper relationship with yourself and the Earth through nature-based contemplative practices that cultivate wonder for this beautiful, diverse world. This experiential course explores how nature connection practices can support wellbeing and flourishing. Develop a more meaningful relationship with the Stanford campus by visiting different locations each week, including ...