Sequences in Finite Fields

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General Information

• Course objectives: to study sequences and feedback shift registers over finite fields, as well as, their properties and applications.
• Tentative lecture schedule (html file) as of January 2008 (before classes start).
  The actual material covered in each lecture is below.
• Textbook:
  • ``Signal Design for Good Correlation'', by S. Golomb and G. Gong, Cambridge University Press, 2005.
  Other textbooks that will be used:
  • ``Shift Register Sequences'', by S. Golomb, Aegean Park Press, 1982.
  • ``Finite Fields'', Chapter 8, by R. Lidl and H. Niederreiter, Cambridge University Press, 1997.
  • ``Introduction to Finite Fields and their Applications'', Chapter 6, by R. Lidl and H. Niederreiter, Cambridge University Press, 1994.
  All the above books are available at Carleton's library.
• Prerequisites: a course in finite fields like MATH 4109 or equivalent; or permission of the School.
• Classes begin: Tuesday, January 8, 2008.
  Classes end: Thursday, April 3, 2008.
  
• Evaluation: There will be two midterm tests (25% each) on Thursdays February 14 and March 20. Moreover, there will be a project (50%). The list of possible topics for the project (html file), was distributed on February 1st. Students must pick a topic by February 29. A minor report (5% is due on February 29). The due date for the project is Thursday March 27 (30%). Oral presentations (15%) will be on April 1 and 3. 
• Withdrawal: The last day for withdrawal from the course without academic penalties is March 14, 2008.
• Students with Disabilities: Students with Disabilities who require academic accommodations please feel free to see me, and contact the Paul Menton Centre to complete the required forms.

Lectures per month (summary)

• January 2008 (html file)
• February 2008 (html file)
• March 2008 (html file)

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