Pattern Recognition for Machine Vision OpenCourseWare: A Free Graduate Study Course on Pattern Recognition by MIT

Published May 17, 2009

RSS Feed

Explore pattern recognition applications in the free OpenCourseWare, 'Pattern Recognition for Machine Vision,' presented by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The original course was an elective option in MIT's Brain and Cognitive Sciences master's degree program.

Pattern Recognition for Machine Vision: Course Specifics

Degree Level Free Audio Video Downloads
Graduate Yes Yes Yes Yes

Lectures/Notes Study Materials Tests/Quizzes
Yes Yes No

Pattern Recognition for Machine Vision: Course Description

An overview of machine vision difficulties is the central focus of 'Pattern Recognition for Machine Vision,' an MIT free OpenCourseWare. Dr. Bernd Heisele and Dr. Yuri Ivanov team-taught the course that also centers on pattern classification and biological object recognition. Applications include object detection and recognition, tracking, morphable models and gesture recognition. Coursework in basic linear algebra, probability and calculus is a helpful background to have before starting this OpenCourseWare. The original course was a curriculum option in the Brain and Cognitive Sciences graduate degree program at MIT.

This free OpenCourseWare includes detailed class lecture notes, study materials in video format, sample course assignments and downloadable class materials. To view this extensive course content, visit the cognitive science course page.

Featured School Choices:

  • Grand Canyon University

    Grand Canyon University responds quickly to information requests through this site.

    Suggested programs:
    • M.S. in Psychology with an Emphasis in Human Factors
    • MA in Curriculum and Instruction
    • M.A. in Communication with an Emphasis in Education
    • M.Ed. in Secondary Education with an Emphasis in Humanities (ITL)
    • M.Ed. in Secondary Education with an Emphasis in Humanities (NITL)
    More information about Grand Canyon University
  • National University

    National University responds quickly to information requests through this site.

    Suggested programs:
    • DBA - General Business
    • Doctor of Criminal Justice
    • Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
    • Doctor of Education in Instructional Design
    • Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science
  • Colorado Christian University

    Colorado Christian University responds quickly to information requests through this site.

    Suggested programs:
    • Criminal Justice, M.S.
    • Criminal Justice, M.S. - Campus, Event, and Organizational Safety
    • Business Administration, MBA - Advanced Accounting
    • Business Administration, MBA - Health Care Administration
    • Business Administration, MBA - Leadership
  • Full Sail University

    Full Sail University responds quickly to information requests through this site.

    Suggested programs:
    • Film Production Masters - Campus
    • Game Design Masters - Campus
    • Entertainment Business Masters - Campus
    • Entertainment Business Masters with a Sports Management Elective Track - Campus
    • Computer Science Masters - Online
    More information about Full Sail University
  • Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology

    Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology responds quickly to information requests through this site.

    Suggested programs:
    • Masters in Psychology
    • Masters in Dispute Resolution
    • Masters in Legal Studies
    • Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis
    • Masters in Clinical Psychology (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)
  • Liberty University

    Liberty University responds quickly to information requests through this site.

    Suggested programs:
    • MA: Communication
    • MS: Criminal Justice
    • MA: Medical Sciences: Biopsychology
    • MA: Music Education: Music Studies
    • MBA: American Legal Studies
    More information about Liberty University