Identifying Data 2022/23
Subject (*) Image Description and Modeling Code 614535004
Study programme
Máster Universitario en Visión por Computador
Descriptors Cycle Period Year Type Credits
Official Master's Degree 1st four-month period
First Obligatory 6
Language
English
Teaching method Hybrid
Prerequisites
Department Ciencias da Computación e Tecnoloxías da Información
Coordinador
Rouco Maseda, Jose
E-mail
jose.rouco@udc.es
Lecturers
De Moura Ramos, Jose Joaquim
Rouco Maseda, Jose
E-mail
joaquim.demoura@udc.es
jose.rouco@udc.es
Web
General description O obxectivo esta materia é familiarizarse coas características fundamentais da imaxe dixital e as súas formas de representación, a descrición de contido visual mediante características locais de cor, forma e textura, e a aplicación práctica destes conceptos en problemas de procesado e análises de imaxe.

Study programme competencies
Code Study programme competences
A1 CE1 - To know and apply the concepts, methodologies and technologies of image processing
B1 CB6 - To possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and/or application of ideas, often in a research context
B2 CB7 - That students are able to apply their acquired knowledge and problem-solving skills in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their area of study
B6 CG1 - Ability to analyze and synthesize knowledge
B8 CG3 - Ability to develop computer vision systems depending on existing needs and apply the most appropriate technological tools
C1 CT1 - Practice the profession with a clear awareness of its human, economic, legal and ethical dimensions and with a clear commitment to quality and continuous improvement
C2 CT2 - Ability to work as a team, organize and plan

Learning aims
Learning outcomes Study programme competences
To know the fundamental characteristics of digital image and its forms of representation. AC1
BC1
BC2
BC6
BC8
CC1
CC2
Description of visual content through local characteristics of colour, shape and texture. AC1
BC1
BC2
BC6
BC8
CC1
CC2
To apply image modelling and representation techniques to image processing and analysis problems. AC1
BC1
BC2
BC6
BC8
CC1
CC2

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Image representation and modeling: space-frequency, orientation and phase, space-scale
Wavelets and filter banks
Image coding and reconstruction
Description of colour, shape and texture
Image modelling and description applications

Planning
Methodologies / tests Competencies Ordinary class hours Student’s personal work hours Total hours
Guest lecture / keynote speech A1 B1 B2 B6 B8 C1 C2 10 20 30
Case study A1 B1 B2 B6 B8 C1 C2 4 16 20
Objective test A1 B1 B2 B6 B8 C1 C2 2 0 2
Laboratory practice A1 B1 B2 B6 B8 C1 C2 16 32 48
Research (Research project) A1 B1 B2 B6 B8 C1 C2 10 40 50
 
Personalized attention 0 0
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies Description
Guest lecture / keynote speech Participatory lessons with the aim of learning the theoretical content of the subject
Case study Elaboration and presentation of selected state-of-the-art methodologies related to the subject.
Objective test Continuous self-evaluation tests during the course. Evaluation by examination at the end of the course as an alternative.
Laboratory practice Analysis and resolution of practical cases with the aim of strengthening the practical application of the theoretical content. Practice in computer classrooms, learning based on the resolution of practical cases, autonomous work and independent study of the students, and group work and cooperative learning.
Research (Research project) Learning based on the resolution of practical cases, autonomous work and independent study of the students, and group work and cooperative learning.

Personalized attention
Methodologies
Case study
Laboratory practice
Research (Research project)
Description
< br>Resolution of doubts during laboratory practices. Individualized advice during research projects and case studies.

Assessment
Methodologies Competencies Description Qualification
Case study A1 B1 B2 B6 B8 C1 C2 Elaboration and presentation of works on selected state-of-the-art methodologies 15
Objective test A1 B1 B2 B6 B8 C1 C2 Continuous self-evaluation tests during the course. Evaluation by examination at the end of the course as an alternative 25
Laboratory practice A1 B1 B2 B6 B8 C1 C2 Analysis and resolution of practical cases with the aim of strengthening the practical application of theoretical content 40
Research (Research project) A1 B1 B2 B6 B8 C1 C2 Resolution of practical cases of application of the subject through autonomous work of the student, and using the techniques learned during the course 20
 
Assessment comments

The evaluation corresponding to the objective test may be passed by means of the tests scheduled during the course or by means of the final exam.


Sources of information
Basic
  1. Bovik, Alan. "The essential guide to image processing". 1st Edition, 2009. ISBN: 978-0-12-374457-9.
  2. Bovik, Alan (Ed.). "Handbook of image and video processing". 2nd Edition, 2005. ISBN: 978-0-12-119792-6.
  3. Mallat, Stephane. "A wavelet tour of signal processing: The sparse way". 3rd Edition, 2009. ISBN: 978-0-12-374370-1.
  4. Nixon, Mark. "Feature extraction and image processing for computer vision". 3rd Edition, 2012. ISBN: 9780123965493.
  5. Sonka, M; Hlavac, V.; Boyle, R. "Image Processing, Analysis, and Machine Vision". 3rd Edition, 2009. ISBN: 978-0-49-508252-1.
  6. Forsyth, David A; Ponce, Jean. “Computer Vision: A Modern Approach”. Pearson. 2nd Edition, 2012. ISBN: 978-0-13608-592-8.
  7. Szeliski, Richard. “Computer Vision: Algorithms and Applications”. Springer. 1st Edition, 2010. ISBN 978-1-84882-934-3.
  8. Petrou, Maria; García-Sevilla, Pedro. "Image processing: Dealing with texture". 2006. ISBN: 978-0-470-02628-1.
  9. Mirmehdi, M.; Xie, X.; Suri, J. (Eds.). "Handbook of texture analysis". 2008. ISBN: 978-1-84816-115-3.
  10. Recent papers from relevant scientific journals and conferences: IJCV, IEEE TPAMI, ICCV, CVPR, NIPS, ECCV, etc.
Complementary


Recommendations
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously
Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Computer Vision /614535007
Fundamentals of Image Processing and Analysis /614535001

Subjects that continue the syllabus

Other comments


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