Communication channels (for example, the connections you use when browsing the web) are unreliable and often corrupt your messages. This class will introduce you to how a receiver can detect and correct errors inflicted by the channel using only the message received. Topics to be covered include parity-check codes, Hamming codes, and various real-life applications of error-detecting and -correcting codes.

Come learn about the history, biology, and societal significance of Felis catus! We promise we won't sign you up for any SMS lists. No prior knowledge necessary.