ECE4076 Computer vision
Faculty of Engineering
ECE4076 Computer vision is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs ENG1005 and (ECE2191 or ECE2071).
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ECE4076
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ECE4076
No unit lists ECE4076 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
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Overview
This unit aims to develop an understanding of methods for extracting useful information (eg 3-D structure; object size, motion, shape, location and identity, etc) from images. It will allow you to understand how to construct computer vision systems for robotics, surveillance, medical imaging, and related application areas.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Lab assessmentsProjectThreshold hurdle32%
- QuizzesQuiz / TestThreshold hurdle8%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Interpret and apply mathematical optimisation, linear algebra, and supervised and unsupervised learning to computer vision problems.
- 2
Simulate cameras using projective and multi-view geometry to design model-based vision systems and algorithms that extract 3D and rotational information from images, alongside methods for image registration and stitching.
- 3
Differentiate between elements of the human visual system and computer vision pipelines, and reflect on the consequences for the design of algorithms for scene understanding.
- 4
Generate and document implementations of low, mid and high-level vision processes such as filtering and structure from motion, image segmentation and clustering, and model fitting and tracking.
- 5
Design ethical machine learning solutions to problems in computer vision, such as image classification, 3D reconstruction and pose estimation, object detection and semantic segmentation, by critically appraising information and publications.
- 6
Demonstrate the development, training and deployment of computer vision algorithms using a high-level programming language.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Laboratories24 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Active participation in the practicals.
Participation and problem-solving in the laboratories and practical sessions.
Active participation in the Slack discussion forums (Clayton-only) and the practical sessions (Clayton and Malaysia).
Active participation in laboratories.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Szeliski, Richard, "Computer Vision: Algorithms and Applications" (2nd Edition).
The book is freely available by the author.
Where it fits
ECE4076 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2025 handbook.
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- BIOMDENG03Prescribed biomedical engineering technical electivesBiomedical engineeringNo reviews yet
- ECSYSENG04Core List BElectrical and computer systems engineeringNo reviews yet
- ROBMCTRN04Part C. Robotics and mechatronics engineering knowledge and applicationRobotics and mechatronics engineeringNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Maxine Tan
- Dr Michael Burke
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Michael Burke
Common questions
When is ECE4076 offered?
In 2025, ECE4076 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is ECE4076?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ECE4076 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include ECE4076?
ECE4076 is part of Artificial intelligence in engineering; Biomedical engineering; Electrical and computer systems engineering; and Robotics and mechatronics engineering.