Courses / Module

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:

• Find the Hamming distance of a code.
• Obtain the generator matrix and parity check matrix for linear error correcting codes.
• Correct transmission errors for linear error correcting codes.
• Determine whether an error correcting code with predetermined properties exists.
• Use the methods from the course to solve problems.
• State definitions and theorems covered in the course.

• Tutorial & Labs/Practical hours are subject to review by the Head of Department.

Delivery methods	Hours
Lectures	24
Labs / Practicals	3
Tutorials	5
Planned learning activities	0
Independent student activities	93
Total	125

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Continuous Assessment detail(s): Continuous assessment - 25%.

Assessment type	Options	Weighting	Duration
Continuous Assessment		25%
University scheduled written examination	On-campus	75%	120 minutes
Other		0%
Total		100%	120 minutes

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No
• 40%
• Penalties: Work submitted after the deadline will not be graded and will not count.

• Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes
• Continuous assessment mark is carried forward to the Autumn.
• University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 120 minutes, On-campus

• MT212A/MT215A/MT216C. Equivalent modules would also suffice.

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