2005/2006 Catalog
University of West Florida
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Table of Contents
Welcome
 Telephone Directory
 Academic Calendars
     Year 2005/2006
     Fall Semester 2005
     Spring Semester 2006
     Summer Semester 2006
University Mission
Accreditations
Degrees, Areas of Specialization,
Minors
Admissions
After Admission
Financial Assistance
Student Activities
Student Services and Resources
Tuition and Fees
Military and Veterans Information
Registration and Records
Academic Policies
Graduation and General Degree
Requirements
Public Service and Research Centers
College Mission Statements
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Master's Degree Programs
Specialist Degree Programs
Doctoral Degree Programs
Course Numbering System
Course Listings and Descriptions
Administration
Faculty
Index		 Course Listings/Descriptions

CAP-COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (FOR COMPUTER SCIENTISTS)

CAP 4401    Introduction To Digital Image Processing . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Prerequisite: COP 3530 and either MAC 2311 or MAC 2233
Basic Methods for digitizing, storing, processing and displaying images. Computational procedures for image enhancement, restoration, coding and segmentation

CAP 4410    Introduction to Computer Vision . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Prerequisite: CAP 4401, COP 3530, and MAC 2312
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

CAP 4730    Computational Structures in Computer Graphics . . . . . 3(F)
Prerequisite: COP 3530 and either MAC 2311 or MAC 2233
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

CAP 5600    Introduction to Artificial Intelligence . . . . . 3(F)
Prerequisite: COP 4020, COT 4400
Introduction to basic Artificial Intelligence theories and methods for solving complex and difficult problems using computers; goal- oriented procedures, search problems, knowledge representation and machine learning. Topics will include intelligent systems such as expert systems, intelligent agents and robots. Will be conducted within a cognitive science framework

CAP 5837    Computer Simulation and Modeling . . . . . 3(F)
Prerequisite: STA 2023 or STA 4321; COP XXXX (Any Course in Programming)
Application of discrete event system simulation to the solution of complex problems. Techniques of modeling real world events through probability and logic. Mathematical basis for random variable generation and statistical analysis of model reliability. Comparison and application of several simulation languages as well as simulating events using typical computer languages

CAP 6400    Image Processing . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Prerequisite: CAP 4401, MAC 2312
Image acquisition, representation and processing of binary and grey tone 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

CAP 6930    Advanced Topics in Computer Applications for Computer Science . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Selected topics in computer applications. Prerequisites will vary according to the specific subject material to be covered