525.619.8VL - Introduction to Digital Image and Video Processing

Expanded Course Description

Weekly Schedule:

 (Week 01)                        Introduction to Image Processing and its applications                         Chapter 1

 (Week 02)                        Two-dimensional sampling theory, quantization, and convolution     Chapter 2

 (Week 03)                        Two-dimensional convolution and correlation                                      Chapter 2

 (Week 04)                        Image transforms and their properties                                                    Chapter 3

 (Week 05)                        Image enhancement by Histogram modification                                   Chapter 4

 (Week 06)                        Image filtering, image sharpening and noise removal                          Chapter 4

 (Week 07)                        Image compression          MID-TERM EXAM DUE (Take Home) Chapter 6

 (Week 08)                        image segmentation                                                                                  Chapter 7

 (Week 09)                        Edge detection techniques                                                                       Chapter 7

 (Week 10)                        Feature extraction and representation                                                     Chapter 8

 (Week 11)                        Model-based object recognition                                                              Notes

 (Week 12)                        Introduction to neural networks for pattern classification                    Notes

FINAL EXAM (Take Home)

Course Structure

The course materials are divided into modules which can be accessed by clicking Modules on the course menu. A module will have several sections including the overview, content, readings, discussions, and assignments. You are encouraged to preview all sections of the module before starting. Most modules run for a period of seven (7) days, exceptions are noted in the Course Outline. You should regularly check the Calendar and Announcements for assignment due dates.

Course Topics

(Week 01)Introduction to Image Processing and its applications Chapter 1 + Notes
(Week 02)Two dimensional sampling theory, quantization and convolution Chapter 2 + Notes
(Week 03)Two dimensional convolution and correlation Chapter 2 + Notes
(Week 04)Image transforms and their properties Chapter 3 + Notes
(Week 05)Image enhancement by Histogram modification Chapter 4 + Notes
(Week 06)Image filtering, image sharpening and noise removal Chapter 4 + Notes
(Week 07)Image compression MID-TERM EXAM DUE (Take Home) Chapter 6 + Notes
(Week 08)image segmentation Chapter 7 + Notes
(Week 09)Edge detection techniques Chapter 7 + Notes
(Week 10)Feature extraction and representation Chapter 8 + Notes
(Week 11) Model-based object recognition Notes
(Week 12)Introduction to neural networks for pattern classification Notes

Course Goals

To understand and describe basic image processing algorithms.  To implement image processing algorithms and understand the results.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

• Describe basic 2-D transforms and be able to implement them.
• Describe edge detection algorithms used in image processing
• Explain histogram equalization technique Describe lossy and lossless compression algorithms Understand and be able to train a simple deep neural network

Textbooks

DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING by Rafael C. Gonzalez and Richard E. Woods, (Fourth Edition) Prentice-Hall, 2013, ISBN-13: 978-1292223049, ISBN-10: 1292223049. (not required, recommended)

Other Materials & Online Resources

Course notes for each week will be emailed and avaiable as modules onn the course website.

Student Coursework Requirements

There are 9 HWs all need to be submitted in pdf format to the portal.  Each HW carries 100 points.  Only two HWs can be sub,itted late.

Grading Policy

Home Works: 30% 

Mid-Term Exam: 30% 

Final Exam: 40% 

Course Policies

Only two HWs are allowed to be submitted late.

Academic Policies

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