CAP-COMPUTER APPLICATION

CAP 4401 Introduction To Digital Image Processing . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Basic Methods for digitizing, storing, processing and displaying images. Computational procedures for image enhancement, restoration, coding and segmentation. Prerequisite: COP 3530, MAC 2312.

CAP 4410 Introduction to Computer Vision . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Survey of techniques used to replicate the human vision process in computer systems. Topics include image formation, image algebra, filtering, range extraction, edge and boundary detection, region growing, and model based vision. Prerequisite: COP 3530, MAC 2312, CAP 4401.

CAP 4730 Introduction To Computer Graphics . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Introductory concepts and topics in computer graphics. Graphic input and output devices, coordinate systems, output primitives, pattern filling, fractal graphics, 2D and 3D transformations, perspective and orthographic projection, surface modeling. Prerequisite: COP 3530, MAC 2313.

CAP 4731 Advanced Computer Graphics . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Advanced topics in computer graphics. Raster graphics, vectors and their uses, surface modeling, three-dimensional graphics, visual realism, shading models, color and intensity, hidden edge and surface elimination. Introduction to ray tracing. Prerequisite: CAP 4730.

CAP 5600 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Introduction to basic ideas and methodology developed in A.I. for solving complex and difficult problems using computers: goal oriented procedures; knowledge representation; search problems; general problem solver; expert systems; brain modeling problems; language understanding; symbol manipulation in computers; applications. A course in calculus is required prior to taking this course. Prerequisite: COP 3530.

CAP 5601 Knowledge Engineering . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
In depth coverage of a variety of topics in expert systems design and advanced methods for knowledge acquisition. Expert system topics include models of expert problem solving, uncertain reasoning, inference strategies and explanation of problem solving. Knowledge acquisition topics include automated approaches to knowledge acquisition, rapid prototyping techniques, model-based knowledge elicitation, knowledge base refinement, and machine learning techniques. Prerequisite: CAP 5600.

CAP 5665 Robotics . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Robotic manipulator control for students familiar with system dynamics, control theory and computer control. Topics include manipulator kinematics, manipulator dynamics, trajectory generation, robot control and programming of robotic systems. Prerequisite: EEL 3111, EEL 3112.

CAP 6400 Image Processing . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Image acquisition, representation and processing of binary and greytone images. Image transforms. Image enhancement, restoration and encoding. Matching, filtering, segmentation and texture representation. Motion and 3-D structures. Pattern recognition algorithms. Application in such areas as medical diagnosis and target recognition, low-level vision, inspection and range data. Image processing experience required. Prerequisite: CAP 4401 or equivalent.

CAP 6631 Reasoning Techniques in Artificial Intelligence . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Investigation of current research in some or all of the following areas: numerical and symbolic schemes for uncertain reasoning, belief revision, case-based reasoning, inductive methods, reasoning by abstraction, and functional, causal and structural methods for model-based reasoning. Integration of methodologies and applications. Prerequisites: CAP 5600.

CAP 6930 Advanced Topics in Computer Applications for Computer Science . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Selected topics in computer applications.



Enrollment Services
July 2000