227-0447-00L Image Analysis and Computer Vision
Semester | Autumn Semester 2024 |
Lecturers | E. Konukoglu, E. Erdil, F. Yu |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | English |
Courses
Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||||||||
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227-0447-00 V | Image Analysis and Computer Vision | 3 hrs |
| E. Konukoglu, E. Erdil, F. Yu | |||||||||
227-0447-00 U | Image Analysis and Computer Vision | 1 hrs |
| E. Konukoglu, E. Erdil, F. Yu |
Catalogue data
Abstract | Light and perception. Digital image formation. Image enhancement and feature extraction. Unitary transformations. Color and texture. Image segmentation. Motion extraction and tracking. 3D data extraction. Invariant features. Specific object recognition and object class recognition. Deep learning and Convolutional Neural Networks. |
Learning objective | Overview of the most important concepts of image formation, perception and analysis, and Computer Vision. Gaining own experience through practical computer and programming exercises. |
Content | This course aims at offering a self-contained account of computer vision and its underlying concepts, including the recent use of deep learning. The first part starts with an overview of existing and emerging applications that need computer vision. It shows that the realm of image processing is no longer restricted to the factory floor, but is entering several fields of our daily life. First the interaction of light with matter is considered. The most important hardware components such as cameras and illumination sources are also discussed. The course then turns to image discretization, necessary to process images by computer. The next part describes necessary pre-processing steps, that enhance image quality and/or detect specific features. Linear and non-linear filters are introduced for that purpose. The course will continue by analyzing procedures allowing to extract additional types of basic information from multiple images, with motion and 3D shape as two important examples. Finally, approaches for the recognition of specific objects as well as object classes will be discussed and analyzed. A major part at the end is devoted to deep learning and AI-based approaches to image analysis. Its main focus is on object recognition, but also other examples of image processing using deep neural nets are given. |
Lecture notes | Course material Script, computer demonstrations, exercises and problem solutions |
Prerequisites / Notice | Prerequisites: Basic concepts of mathematical analysis and linear algebra. The computer exercises are based on Python and Linux. The course language is English. |
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
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ECTS credits | 6 credits |
Examiners | E. Konukoglu, F. Yu |
Type | session examination |
Language of examination | English |
Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Mode of examination | written 120 minutes |
Additional information on mode of examination | Different parts of the lecture will be assessed in a maximum 2 hours written exam in English. Students need to complete at least 3 out of 6 assignments to be admitted to the final exam. Students who have completed less than 3 assignments, must deregister from the final exam. Students who complete all 6 assignments, will get a 0.25 bonus grade that will be added to the grade they receive at the final exam. All the assignments will be announced in the 2nd week of the semester, and students will have until the end of the semester to complete the assignments. Assignments will be of pass / fail type. Please note, the following is valid for all doctoral students that are enrolled under the old ordinance on the Doctorate at ETH: Doctoral students who participate at the course to earn ECTS points will receive a “Testat” without taking the written examination if their department rules allow this and provided they successfully complete all 6 exercises (6 ECTS). All other students must take the written examination. |
Written aids | No written aids are allowed in the exam. |
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. |
Learning materials
Main link | Information |
Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |