The course aims to enable students to
        ◦ learn the repeatable methods of image and video processing used in scientific research

Learning outcomes, competences: the student

Knowledge: 
- is familiar with the most important open-source image and video processing tools
Ability:
- is able to process images and video on his/her own
- is able to process images and video in a repeatable and well documented way
- is able to plan an effective way to collect analysable data
Attitude:
- works in an environmentally aware way, favouring electronic storage and management methods, and develops independent learning skills
- strive to develop problem-solving skills
Autonomy and responsibility:
- has the necessary autonomy to prepare the data analysis phase of research projects.

Course content, topics

  • Image processing automatisation with command line tools:
    • ImageMagick,
    • VLC,
    • Mplayer,
    • ImageJ,
    • ffmpeg
  • Video analysis tools:
    • Mwrap,
    • Tractor,
    • Boris,
    • idTracker
  • Python OpenCV

Evaluation
        ◦ To receive a grade, attendance in class and submission of homework assignments by the deadline in moodle is required.
        ◦ Practical exams.