School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Engineering
Course Code COMP 482
Course Title in English Computer Vision
Course Title in Turkish Bilgisayarla Görü
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Flipped Classroom
Level of Course Introductory
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: None Lab: None Other: None
Estimated Student Workload 161 hours per semester
Number of Credits 6 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites COMP 106 - Object-Oriented Programming | COMP 110 - Object-Oriented Programming (JAVA)
Expected Prior Knowledge Object Oriented Programming, Data Structures
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To become familiar with the fundamental concepts of Computer Vision, such as image formation, camera parameters, preprocessing, convolution, segmentation, edge and corner detection, line and ellipse fitting, image understanding and object recognition.
Course Description This course provides a comprehensive introduction to some fundamental aspects of Computer Vision. The following topics are covered: Introduction, Image formation, camera parameters, preprocessing, convolution, segmentation, edge and corner detection, line and ellipse fitting, Object Tracking, image understanding and object recognition, Deep Learning.
Course Description in Turkish Bu derste; bilgisayarla görünün temel kavramları şu konu başlıklar altında kapsamlı bir şekilde incelenmektedir: Giriş, görüntü oluşumu, kamera parametreleri, önişleme, evriştirme, bölütleme, kenar ve köşe bulma, doğru ve elips uydurma, görüntü analizi, nesne tanıma ve derin öğrenme.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) understand image formation process, camera parameters and projections;
2) apply convolution for filtering and preprocessing;
3) apply probability and statistics to solve problems in computer vision;
4) develop feature extractors such as edge, corner, line extractors;
5) develop solutions using image stitching and stereo images;
6) develop image understanding and objects recognition solutions;
7) communicate effectively by means of reports and presentations;
8) analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions;
9) acquire and apply new knowledge as needed;
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation.
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline.
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards.
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences.
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level).
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement.
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. N
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. N
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. H Exam,HW,Participation
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. N
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. N
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. N
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. N
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). N
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. S Participation
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. S HW,Participation
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. N
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. S Exam,HW
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. H Exam,HW
Prepared by and Date MUHİTTİN GÖKMEN , April 2018
Course Coordinator TUBA AYHAN
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor Prof. Dr. MUHİTTİN GÖKMEN

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Introduction
2) Image formation
3) Camera parameters
4) Preprocessing: Histogram modifications
5) Convolution and noise reduction
6) Edge and corner detection
7) Line, circle and ellipse fitting
8) RANSAC and Homography
9) Binocular Stereo
10) Image Understanding
11) Object Recognition-PCA
12) Object Recognition-Neural Networks
13) Object Recognition-Deep Learning
14) Project presentations
15) Final Exam/Project/Presentation Period
16) Final Exam/Project/Presentation Period
Required/Recommended ReadingsComputer Vision: Algorithms and Applications, Richard Szeliski, Springer Science & Business Media, 2010 Introductory Techniques for 3-D Computer Vision, by Emanuele Trucco, Alessandro Verri, Prentice-Hall, 1998
Teaching MethodsLecturing and exercises in the classroom with computers. In-class exercises and 3 Projects will be carried out by students
Homework and ProjectsIn-class exercises, 2 Projects, 2 Midterm exams, Term project
Laboratory WorkProgramming exercises
Computer UseFor Programming
Other ActivitiesNone
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Quiz(zes) 3 % 10
Project 3 % 50
Midterm(s) 1 % 40
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration gokmenm@mef.edu.tr

Instructor’s office and phone number, office hours, email address: To be announced -Office: 5th Floor, #18 -Phone number: 0 212 395 36 26 - Email address: gokmenm@mef.edu.tr Rules for attendance: Minimum of 70% attendance required. Missing a quiz: Provided that proper documents of excuse are presented, each missed quiz by the student will be given a grade which is equal to the average of all of the other quizzes. No make-up will be given. Missing a midterm: Provided that proper documents of excuse are presented, each missed midterm by the student will be given the grade of the final exam. No make-up will be given. Missing a final: Faculty regulations. A reminder of proper classroom behavior, code of student conduct: YÖK Regulations Statement on plagiarism: YÖK Regulations http://3fcampus.mef.edu.tr/uploads/cms/webadmin.mef.edu.tr/4833_2.pdf

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 1 3 1 70
Project 1 35 7 42
Quiz(zes) 3 4 1 15
Midterm(s) 2 15 2 34
Total Workload 161
Total Workload/25 6.4
ECTS 6