Course detail

Theoretical Informatics

FEKT-NTINAcad. year: 2010/2011

Theoretical models, directed and undirected graphs, graph representation methods. Deterministic and nondeterministic automata. Data structures and objects. Parallel, sequential and stochastic algorithms. Mass operation systems. Distributed algorithms. Stochastic processes. Optimatization, genetic algorithms. Visualization of and searching for information. Data securing theory - cryptography, steganography.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

6

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Radim Burget, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Telecommunications (UTKO)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The students become acquainted with theoretical aspects of information gathering, processing and sharing in communication systems, and with its structure, behaviour and mutual interactions.

Prerequisites

The subject knowledge on the Bachelor´s degree level is requested.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

final examination

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

To provide theoretical knowledge of information gathering, processing and sharing in communication systems, and of its structure, behaviour and mutual interactions.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Leuwen, J., Watanabe, O., Hagiya, M.: Exploring New Frontiers of Theoretical Informatics. Springer, 2000. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EECC-MN Master's

    branch MN-TIT , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Radim Burget, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Introduction to theoretical informatics.
Fundamentals of graph theory.
Deterministic and nondeterministic algorithms.
Data structures and objects.
Algorithm theory.
Fundamentals of queue theory.
Distributed algorithm theory and calculations.
Stochastic processes.
Optimatization and genetic algorithms.
Visualization of information.
Searching for information.
Data securing theory.
Information compression theory.

Exercise in computer lab

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Radim Burget, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Introduction to JAVA programming.
Objects and classes.
Interface and packages.
Data structures and operators.
Generation of classes and applications.
Generation and treatment of exceptions.
Generation of applet.
Graphics and animation.
Interactivity and event processing.
Threads and multithreading.
Network programming.
JAVA programming tools.
Review exercise and credit pass.