BCS 222: Foundations of Vision: Perception and Computation

Cross-listed: CVS 222 and CSC 245
Prerequisites: A basic knowledge of calculus (2 semesters). Some previous coursework in perception or neuroscience, and rudimentary knowledge of linear algebra would be helpful but not required. Registration will require permission or instructor.
Offered: Spring

About this course:

A hands-on introduction to the interdisciplinary field of vision science. The course will cover a broad range of material, from perception psychology, to single-cell physiology, to computational theories of visual processing. Particular attention will be devoted to understanding the relationship between the mathematical structure of perceptual "problems" and the mechanisms used by humans and other mammals to solve these problems. The course will include a 1-1/2 hour lecture and a 2 hour computer lab each week. In the lab, students will learn the centeral concepts by working through computer tutorials, running experiments and developing and simulating state-of-the-art models of visual processing.