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MODULE DESCRIPTION, 2003/04

06-17421
Imaging and Visualisation Systems

This School of Computer Science Module Description is a strict subset of the Syllabus Page, which gives more information.

Course Code06-17421
TitleImaging and Visualisation Systems
CodeCOMP/06-17421/L3
School/DepartmentComputer Science
Member of StaffDr P Tiño
Level3
Credits10
Semester2
RestrictionsRegistration is limited to 25 students.
Pre-requisites06-02504 Graphics 1
Co-requisitesNone
Contact hours24+
Delivery2 hours/week lectures/exercise classes plus labs
Description Through both lectures and practical work, the module introduces a range of state-of-the-art techniques in the fields of imaging and visualisation. The 'information revolution' has generated large amounts of data, but valuable information is often hidden and hence unusable. Visualisation techniques seek to provide graphical answers to questions such as "How does the data look?", "What structures are there?" or "What model should be used?". Imaging techniques include the generation of realistic models, such as fractal models of landscapes. The module includes some practical work.
Outcomes
On completion of this module, the student should be able to:Assessed by:
demonstrate an understanding of the range of imaging and visualisation techniques available;Examination
analyse the requirements of visualisation applications;Examination and coursework
identify and justify suitable techniques to solve imaging and visualisation problems;Examination and coursework
use appropriate tools and techniques to produce visualisation systems;Coursework
demonstrate an understanding of the constraints of the human perceptual system.Examination and coursework
Assessment2 hr examination (80%), continuous assessment (20%). Resit (where allowed) by examination only.
Other-
TextsChaomei Chen, Introduction to Visualisation and Virtual Environments, Springer, 2002.
Frits H. Post, Gregory M. Nielson, Georges-Pierre Bonneau (eds), Data Visualization: The state of the art, Kluwer Academic, 2002.
Michael F. Barnsley, Fractals Everywhere, Morgan Kaufmann, 2000.
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Content last updated:17 Mar 2004
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