University of BirminghamComputer Science

SYLLABUS PAGE, 2005/06

06-19339
Computational Vision

Level 2/I

Dr J L Wyatt
10 credits in Sem1

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The School of Computer Science Module Description is a strict subset of this Syllabus Page. (The University module description has not yet been checked against the School's.)

Changes and Updates

Most recent update: 13 May 2005.

New module for 2005/06.

Outline

The module provides an introduction to computer vision, intended for students with some prior background in AI. Appropriate computational models, techniques and algorithms will be introduced, so that students can both understand the relevant literature and construct simple sofware systems.

Aims

The aims of this module are to:

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:Assessed by:
1Make informed choices about which sort of algorithms to apply to solve specific problems.Examination
2Use standard vision libraries or software to construct working vision systems.Practical work, Examination
3Apply algorithms to simplified problems by hand.Examination
4Discuss the advantages and drawbacks of different methods, explaining their working.Practical work, Examination

Restrictions, Prerequisites and Corequisites

Restrictions:

None

Prerequisites:

None

Co-requisites:

None

Teaching

Teaching methods:

2 hrs lectures per week, 1 hr lab/exercise class

Contact hours:

Approx. 35

Assessment

1.5 hr examination (70%), continuous assessment (30%). Resit by examination only.

The continuous assessment consists of a team project.

Recommended Books

TitleAuthor(s)Publisher, Date
Computer VisionDana Ballard & Chris BrownPrentice Hall, 1982
Computer Vision: A Modern ApproachDavid Forsyth & Jean PoncePrentice Hall, 2003
Algorithms for Image Processing and Computer VisionJ R ParkerWiley, 1996

Detailed Syllabus

To be written.

Relevant Links

None.


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