Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

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If you are a new student interested in enrolling, you can find information about the course of study on the course page:

Laurea magistrale in Mathematics - Enrollment from 2025/2026

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

CURRICULUM TIPO:

1° Year 

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Un insegnamento a scelta tra i seguenti

2° Year   activated in the A.Y. 2010/2011

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Due insegnamenti da 6 cfu ciascuno tra i seguenti, oppure quello non gia' scelto tra i due del i anno a scelta da 12 cfu
6
B/C
MAT/09
Altre attivita' formative
4
F
-
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Un insegnamento a scelta tra i seguenti
activated in the A.Y. 2010/2011
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Due insegnamenti da 6 cfu ciascuno tra i seguenti, oppure quello non gia' scelto tra i due del i anno a scelta da 12 cfu
6
B/C
MAT/09
Altre attivita' formative
4
F
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
Uno tra i seguenti insegnamenti da 6 cfu ciascuno

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Teaching code

4S02816

Coordinator

Lidia Angeleri

Credits

6

Also offered in courses:

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MAT/02 - ALGEBRA

Period

2nd Semester dal Mar 1, 2010 al Jun 15, 2010.

Learning outcomes

The course provides an introduction to coding theory, presenting the main notions and techniques for error detection and correction. Moreover, some concepts and results from algebra, which are needed in coding theory, are recalled and further developed.

Program

Module 1 (3 credit points): Introduction to coding theory. Linear codes. Weights and distances. Error detection and correction. Shannon's Theorem. Tools form algebra: classification of finite fields, roots of unity, cyclotomic polynomials, factorization in irreducible polynomials.

Module 2 (3 credit points) : Cyclic codes. BCH codes. Reed-Solomon codes. Goppa codes. Quaternary codes. Arithmetic codes.

Prerequisites: Algebra

Examination Methods

Oral examination

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE

Teaching materials e documents