UnitLevel 4Undergraduate

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 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs ENG1005 and (ECE2071 or ECE2191).

Credit points
6
Offered in 2026
Semester 1
Clayton, Malaysia
Assessment
Exam 60%
and 2 other tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before ECE4076

After ECE4076

No unit lists ECE4076 as a prerequisite in the 2026 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 2026

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonFlexible
First semesterMalaysiaOn campus

Assessment

  • Lab assessmentsProjectThreshold hurdle
    32%
  • QuizzesQuiz / TestThreshold hurdle
    8%
  • Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle
    60%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Interpret and apply mathematical optimisation, linear algebra, and supervised and unsupervised learning to computer vision problems.

  2. 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. 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. 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. 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. 6

    Demonstrate the development, training and deployment of computer vision algorithms using a high-level programming language.

Workload and teaching

  • Laboratories24 hours
  • Workshops24 hours
  • Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
  • Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
  • Teaching approachProblem-based learning
  • Teaching approachActive 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 Slack discussion forums (Clayton-only) and the practical sessions (Clayton and Malaysia).

Active participation in laboratories.

Active participation in the practicals.

Participation and problem-solving in the laboratories and practical sessions.

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 5 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Michael Burke
Unit Coordinators
Dr Maxine Tan
Dr Michael Burke

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ECE4076?

You need ENG1005 and (ECE2071 or ECE2191) before you enrol.

When is ECE4076 offered?

In 2026, 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.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
4
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
Organisational unit
Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Available