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252-0206-00L 6 Credits BSC , MSC D-MATH , D-BAUG , D-INFK
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Visual Computing

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Markus Gross, Prof. em. Dr. Joachim M. Buhmann
VVZ CR 3.72

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:19:43

Abstract

This course acquaints students with core knowledge in computer graphics, vision and learning. Topics include: Graphics pipeline, perception and camera models, transformation, shading, global illumination, texturing, sampling, filtering, edge detection, Bayes decision theory, classification, support vector machines, dimensionality reduction, clustering, Bayes nets.

Objective

This course provides an in-depth introdcution to the core concepts of computer graphics, computer vision, image processing, and machine learning. The course forms a basis for the specialization track Visual Computing of the CS master program at ETH.

Content

Course topics will include: Graphics pipeline, perception and color models, camera models, transformations and projection, projections, lighting, shading, global illumination, texturing, sampling theorem, Fourier transforms, convolution, linear filtering, diffusion, nonlinear filtering, edge detection, shape from X, stochastic image models, Bayes decision theory and classification, support vector machines, dimensionality reduction, clustering, Bayes nets In theoretical and practical homework assignments students will learn to apply and implement the presented concepts and algorithms.

Resources

Lecture Notes

A scriptum will be handed out for a part of the course. Copies of the slides will be available for download. We will also provide a detailed list of references and textbooks.

Literature

Markus Gross: Computer Graphics, scriptum, 1994-2005

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 180 minutes
Aids
8 Seiten (4 A4-Blätter) handschriftliche Zusammenfassung und Taschenrechner

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Visual Computing
  • Tue 11:15-12:00 (CAB G 61)
  • Wed 10:15-12:00 (CAB G 61)
  • 17.04 Date 14:15-16:00 (HG F 3)
  • 03.05 Date 08:15-10:00 (HG E 3)
3 h weekly
exercise Visual Computing
  • Tue 14:15-16:00 (CAB H 52)
  • Tue 14:15-16:00 (CAB H 56)
  • Tue 14:15-16:00 (CAB H 57)
  • Thu 08:15-10:00 (CAB G 52)
  • Thu 08:15-10:00 (CAB G 56)
2 h weekly

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