ECEGR 4730 - Introduction to Data Compression

4 credit hours
Formerly - ECEGR 402

Introduction to fundamental principles and techniques of data compression. Basic information theory: entropy. Lossless data compression techniques: Huffman coding, arithmetic coding, and dictionary methods. Use of context, structure, and prediction to improve compression. Image compression: vector quantization, DCT coding, wavelet coding. Video compression: motion compensation and prediction. Audio compression: Image, video, and audio compression standards.

Prerequisite Course/s: ECEGR 1000 or ECEGR 3000 or CPSC 1420 and junior standing in the ECE or CSSE departments