Computer Vision (996G5)
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Computer Vision
Module 996G5
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
The module emphasises practical techniques and apprentices will be introduced to appropriate software packages (within the Python programming language).
Indicative Content
• The functions of vision
• Finding image structure
• Feature descriptors
• Object detection and segmentation
• Tracking and active vision
Module learning outcomes
Express originality in the application of knowledge through writing and documenting a computer program to extract useful information from image data.
Initiate original designs for simple computer vision systems.
Demonstrate the applicability of a variety of computer vision techniques to practical problems.
Evaluate methodologies and recognise the effects of a variety of image processing operations.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Test | T2 Week 8 (1 hour) | 20.00% |
| Report | A2 Week 1 | 80.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
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