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Concepts of Information Theory
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<b>Keywords:</b>&nbsp;
Information theory, statistical mechanics, Boltzmann's law, statistical free energy
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== Abstract ==
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... with perspectives on statistical mechanics, Boltzmann's law and the calculation of statistical "free energy".

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== This unit ... ==
=== Prerequisites ===
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You need the following preparation before beginning this unit. If you are not familiar with this material from courses you took previously, you need to prepare yourself from other information sources:
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*<b>Calculus</b>: functions and equations; polynomial functions, logarithms, trigonometric functions; integrals and derivatives; theorem and proof.
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*<b>Geometry</b>: length, area, volume; Euclidian and non-Euclidian space.
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*<b>Probability</b>: event, probability, hypothesis and significance.
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*<b>Physical chemistry</b>: Kinetics and equilibria, transition states, chemical reactions; enthalpy, entropy and free energy; acid-base equilibria, Boltzmann's law.
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You need to complete the following units before beginning this one:
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=== Objectives ===
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=== Outcomes ===
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=== Deliverables ===
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*<b>Time management</b>: Before you begin, estimate how long it will take you to complete this unit. Then, record in your course journal: the number of hours you estimated, the number of hours you worked on the unit, and the amount of time that passed between start and completion of this unit.
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*<b>Journal</b>: Document your progress in your [[FND-Journal|course journal]].
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*<b>Insights</b>: If you find something particularly noteworthy about this unit, make a note in your [[ABC-Insights|insights! page]].

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=== Evaluation ===
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<b>Evaluation: NA</b><br />
:This unit is not evaluated for course marks.

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== Contents ==
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== Further reading, links and resources ==
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== Notes ==
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== Self-evaluation ==
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<b>If in doubt, ask!</b> If anything about this learning unit is not clear to you, do not proceed blindly but ask for clarification. Post your question on the course mailing list: others are likely to have similar problems. Or send an email to your instructor.

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<b>About ... </b><br />
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<b>Author:</b><br />
:Boris Steipe <boris.steipe@utoronto.ca>
<b>Created:</b><br />
:2017-08-05
<b>Modified:</b><br />
:2017-08-05
<b>Version:</b><br />
:0.1
<b>Version history:</b><br />
*0.1 First stub
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