Short Course
on
Hi-Tech for Information Science
Instructor: Dr. Kien A. Hua
OBJECTIVES:
The
objective of this course is to introduce graduate students to various advanced
information technologies and prepare them for a career in advanced development
in the industry, or to continue their education for a PhD degree in Computer
Science. Besides the lectures which
provide a broad base for understanding the technologies, students will perform
in-depth study on various topics.
TOPICS:
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System Support for Multimedia Data
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Data Compression
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Image Retrieval
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Video Retrieval
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Video Delivery Techniques
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Mobile Data Management
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Sensor Data Management
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Intelligent Transportation Systems
FORMAT:
This
course is conducted in English to help the students improve their English
language skills. Native English-spoken
teaching assistants are available to help the students prepare for their
presentations.
GRADING POLICY:
Two
tests: 30%
each
Presentation: 40%