The class is based on the book "Signal Processing for Communications", by Paolo Prandoni and Martin Vetterli. The book is available in the following formats:

• for sale in printed form at major retailers (e.g. Amazon )

• in iBook format in the Apple store

• as a free PDF download at http://www.sp4comm.org .

Please note that we compiled a (hopefully comprehensive) list of typos and errata for the first edition; make sure you edit your copy accordingly.

Recommended background

Fundamentals of linear algebra and calculus are a must; familiarity with probability theory and system theory are highly recommended. Please take the self-assessment quiz we prepared in order to find your "weak spots" (if any) and take corrective action. Familiarity with Python (or similar applications) and/or scientific programming are a plus.

If you think you need some refresher course in any of the above prerequisites, the offer of online resources is quite vast these days. Let us give you some pointers to get started:

• For calculus and linear algebra, a nice set of online classes can be consulted on MITOpenCourseWare ; likewise for probability theory .

• A good list of freely available mathematics textbooks can be found here .

• Here's a good introduction to probability theory in book form.