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ELE636 - Detection and Estimation Theory

2024-2025 Fall term information
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ELE636 - Detection and Estimation Theory
Program Theoretıcal hours Practical hours Local credit ECTS credit
MS 3 0 3 8
Obligation : Elective
Prerequisite courses : -
Concurrent courses : -
Delivery modes : Face-to-Face
Learning and teaching strategies : Lecture, Question and Answer, Problem Solving
Course objective : The objective of the course is to provide a good understanding of detection and estimation theory which represents a combination of the classical techniques of statistical inference and the random process characterization of communication, radar, sonar, and other modern data processing systems
Learning outcomes : State Binary and M-ary Hypotheses Testing Evaluate the performance of decision making and estimation systems Derive Cramer-Rao bound Find the maximum likelihood, maximum a posteriori probability and least squares estimates of a parameter Perform Karhunen-Loeve expansion
Course content : Classical Detection and Estimation Theory : - Binary Hypothesis Testing - Optimum Decision Criteria : Bayes, Neyman-Pearson, Minimax - Decision Performance : Receiver Operating Characteristic - M-ary Hypotheses Testing Estimation Theory : - Random parameter estimation : MS, MAP estimators - Nonrandom and unknown parameter estimation : ML estimator - Cramer-Rao lower bound - Composite Hypotheses - The general Gaussian problem Representation of Random Processes: - Orthogonal representation of signals - Random process characterization - White noise processes Detection of continuous signals - Detection of known signals in white Gaussian noise
References : P. Moulin and V. Veeravalli. Statistical Inference for Engineers and Data Scientists. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 2018.; Van Trees, Detection, Estimation, and Modulation Theory, Part I, Wiley, 2001.; Shanmugan and Breipohl, Random Signals, Wiley, 1988. ; H.V. Poor, An Introduction to Signal Detection and Estimation, Springer, New York, 1994.; C.W. Helstrom, Elements of Signal Detection and Estimation, Prentice Hall, 1995.
Course Outline Weekly
Weeks Topics
1 Binary Hypothesis Testing
2 Optimum Decision Criteria
3 Decision Performance
4 M-ary Hypotheses Testing
5 Random parameter estimation
6 Nonrandom parameter estimation
7 Cramer-Rao inequality
8 Composite Hypotheses
9 The general Gaussian problem
10 Midterm Exam
11 Orthogonal representation of signals
12 Representation of Random Processes
13 White noise processes
14 Detection of known signals in white Gaussian noise
15 Preparation Week for Final Exams
16 Final exam
Assessment Methods
Course activities Number Percentage
Attendance 0 0
Laboratory 0 0
Application 0 0
Field activities 0 0
Specific practical training 0 0
Assignments 6 15
Presentation 0 0
Project 0 0
Seminar 0 0
Quiz 0 0
Midterms 1 40
Final exam 1 45
Total 100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade success 55
Percentage of final exam contributing grade success 45
Total 100
Workload and ECTS Calculation
Course activities Number Duration (hours) Total workload
Course Duration 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Specific practical training 0 0 0
Field activities 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, etc.) 14 7 98
Presentation / Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework assignment 6 5 30
Quiz 0 0 0
Midterms (Study duration) 1 32 32
Final Exam (Study duration) 1 38 38
Total workload 36 85 240
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
Key learning outcomes Contribution level
1 2 3 4 5
1. Has general and detailed knowledge in certain areas of Electrical and Electronics Engineering in addition to the required fundamental knowledge.
2. Solves complex engineering problems which require high level of analysis and synthesis skills using theoretical and experimental knowledge in mathematics, sciences and Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
3. Follows and interprets scientific literature and uses them efficiently for the solution of engineering problems.
4. Designs and runs research projects, analyzes and interprets the results.
5. Designs, plans, and manages high level research projects; leads multidiciplinary projects.
6. Produces novel solutions for problems.
7. Can analyze and interpret complex or missing data and use this skill in multidiciplinary projects.
8. Follows technological developments, improves him/herself , easily adapts to new conditions.
9. Is aware of ethical, social and environmental impacts of his/her work.
10. Can present his/her ideas and works in written and oral form effectively; uses English effectively.
1: Lowest, 2: Low, 3: Average, 4: High, 5: Highest