Multimedia data is becoming increasingly important in many scientific and commercial arenas. In this course, students will be introduced to principles and current technologies of multimedia system design. Topics include: multimedia data representation, processing multimedia visual information, video and audio compression, retrieval of multimedia data, such as text, graphics, colour images and video. In addition, issues related to multimedia hardware and software as well as specific applications will be discussed. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. Prerequisites: (CPS 109 and CPS 393) or Direct Entry Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
