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MATH 625 - Algebraic Coding Theory

MATH 625: Algebraic Coding Theory (3 units) at San Diego State University. Not offered in Spring 2027. Prerequisites: MATH 525 and MATH 520 or MATH 522 with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each course. Counts toward Computer Science, M.S. (2026-27), Computer Science, M.S. (2025-26).

3 units
  • Areas of Study
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (unknown), Fall 2026 (unknown)

Counts toward

Algebraic theory of error correction codes and decoding algorithms used in modern communications systems. Reed-Solomon codes and algebraic decoding algorithms. Code duality, MacWilliam’s identities and the linear programming bound. Probabilistic decoding of convolutional codes, low-density parity-check codes and turbo codes.
Prerequisites
MATH 525 and MATH 520 or MATH 522 with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each course.

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Grading
LTR: Letter Graded. The class will be offered for letter grade with no option to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 3 units.

0 sections in Spring 2027

MATH 625 is not offered in Spring 2027. Check all MATH classes for other terms.