Coding theory is a major component of Applied Algebra. It has many applications in the mathematics of communications and has many links with other scientific disciplines, such as electrical engineering and computer science. Coding theory arises in almost every imaginable digital communications and storage system. In UCD, it is taught at the undergraduate level in the module MATH30180 An Introduction to Coding Theory.
Initiative
Digital Supports for Transitioning International Students into the Irish Higher Education sector
Live & Learn in Ireland
About this initiative
Building on the expertise of a project team that included international officers, education managers, researchers, instructional designers and academics, the Live and Learn in Ireland project produced open-source digital resources to assist the transition to Ireland of international students. Informed by a survey of 573 international students across five higher education institutions, an online portal was developed including digital open educational resources focused on the academic, social and practical aspects of transitioning to higher education in Ireland with the aim of assisting students and staff to work towards an enhanced teaching and learning experience.
Lead organisations
Initiative details
Funding programmes Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund 2014-18
Project acronym
Live & Learn in IrelandStatus
CompletedAward year
2014End year
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