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CSMVI16-Visual Intelligence

Module Provider: Computer Science
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2019/0

Module Convenor: Prof James Ferryman

Email: j.m.ferryman@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module covers the topics ofÌývisual perception andÌýcomputer vision.


Aims:

This module aims to provide students with an appreciation of human cognitive abilities in visual perception, fundamental knowledge in high level computer vision, and examples of application areas including video surveillance.


Assessable learning outcomes:

Students who complete this module will have:




  • basic knowledge of human perceptual skills relating to vision;

  • the ability to address high level issues relating to computer vision including pattern classification; knowledge of geometric-based vision and appearance-based vision;

  • knowledge of application of computer vision including generic object recognition, cognitive computer vision and computational visual surveillance.


Additional outcomes:

Improved programming skills and applied computer vision through practical work.



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Outline content:
The module includes the following: introduction to natural vision (human perception); theory of image-based pattern classification; geometric-based vision; appearance-based vision; object recognition; applications of computer vision.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Lectures supported by laboratory practicals, tutorials and a coursework assignment (project).Ìý


Contact hours:
Ìý Autumn Spring Summer
Lectures 18
Seminars 2
Tutorials 5
Guided independent study: 75
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Total hours by term 100
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Total hours for module 100

Summative Assessment Methods:
Method Percentage
Project output other than dissertation 100

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

One programming based coursework (project).Ìý Contributes 100% of total module mark.


Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:
Penalties for late submission on this module are in accordance with the University policy. Please refer to page 5 of the Postgraduate Guide to Assessment for further information: http://www.reading.ac.uk/internal/exams/student/exa-guidePG.aspx

Assessment requirements for a pass:

A mark of 50% overall.


Reassessment arrangements:

Resit is 100% coursework. Contact the module convenor for details.


Additional Costs (specified where applicable):
1) Required text books:
2) Specialist equipment or materials:
3) Specialist clothing, footwear or headgear:
4) Printing and binding:
5) Computers and devices with a particular specification:
6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence:

Last updated: 10 April 2019

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MODULE DESCRIPTION DOES NOT FORM ANY PART OF A STUDENT'S CONTRACT.

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