Teaching

• Information Meeting on Visual Computing
  Monday, April 20, 2:15 pm in E1.1, Room 306
  All Visual Computing students and other interested people are welcome.
  

The number of required credit points (CP) at the beginning of each category refers to the entire study period of four semesters.

• Classes from the Core Areas of Visual Computing:
  (From this category you need 53 CP with at least 35 graded CP.)
  
  • Classes on Image Acquisition and Geometric Foundations:
    (You need at least 4 CP from this category.)
    
    • Algorithmic Geometry (9 CP)
      Classroom lectures (4h) with tutorials (2h) given by R. Seidel
      Tu 14-16, Th 8-10, Building E1.3, Lecture Hall 003

    • Akustische Abbildungsverfahren (4 CP)
      Classroom lectures (2h) given by S. Hirsekorn
      Th 14-16, Building E3.1, Seminar room of the IZFP

    • Röntgenprüfverfahren (4 CP)
      Classroom lectures (2h) given by U. Rabe
      Th 10-12, Building E3.1, Seminar room of the IZFP
      Note: On demand, the lecture can be given in English

    • Bildgebende Verfahren (NMR), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (4 CP)
      Classroom lectures (2h) given by F. Volke
      Th 16:30-18, IBMT St. Ingbert, Seminar room 1st floor
      Note: On demand, the lecture can be given in English

  • Classes on Image Analysis:
    (You need at least 9 graded CP from this category.)
    
    • Differential Equations in Image Processing and Computer Vision (9 CP)
      Classroom lectures (4h) with tutorials (2h) given by J. Weickert
      Tu, Fr 10-12, Building E1.3, Lecture Hall 001

    • Correspondence Problems in Computer Vision (6 CP)
      Classroom lectures (2h) with tutorials (2h) given by A. Bruhn
      We, 14-16, Building E1.3, Lecture Hall 001

    • Dynamical Systems and Image Processing (5 CP)
      Classroom lectures (2h) with tutorials (1h) given by M. Welk
      Tu, Fr 14-16, Building E1.3, Lecture Hall 001

  • Classes on Image Synthesis:
    (You need at least 9 graded CP from this category.)
    
    • Realistic Image Synthesis (9 CP)
      Classroom lectures (4h) with tutorials (2h) given by P. Slusallek and K. Myszkowski
      Mo, We 10-12, Building E1.3, Lecture Hall 001
      (For a first impression of the content of the lecture click here.)

  • Seminars:
    (You need at least 8 graded CP from this category.)
    
    • Seminar Optimisation for Visual Computing (8 CP)
      Seminar given by M. Breuß and B. Burgeth
      time slot to be announced, Building E1.1, Room 306

    • Seminar on Computer Graphics (8 CP)
      Seminar given by P. Slusallek
      time and place to be announced

    • Selected Topics (8 CP)
      Seminar given by T. Herfet
      time and location by appointment, see kick-off meeting

    • Computer Vision and Visual Special Effects (8 CP)
      Seminar given by T. Thormählen and E. Eisemann
      Mo 16-18, Building E1.4 (Max-Planck-Institut), Room 024

    • Geometric Correspondence Problems - from Shape Matching to 3D Movie Making (8 CP)
      Seminar given by M. Wand
      Time and location by appointment after first meeting, see www

  
  
• Classes in Image Related Areas in Computer Science and Other Disciplines:
  (From this category you need 9 graded CP.)
  • Telecommunications II (9 CP)
    Classroom lectures (4h) with tutorials (2h) given by T. Herfet
    Tu, We 8-10, Building E1.3, Lecture Hall 001

  • Music Processing (4 CP)
    Classroom lectures (2h) given by M. Müller
    Th 16-18, Building E 1.4 (MPI), Room 24

  • Statistical Natural Language Processing (6 CP)
    Classroom lectures (2h) with tutorials (2h) given by D. Klakow
    Fr 8:30-10, Building C7 2, Seminar room

  • Search methods in Natural Language Processing (4 CP)
    Classroom lectures (2h) given by H. Horacek
    Tu 14-16, Building E1.3, Seminar room 015

  • Elements of Statistical Learning 1 (5 CP)
    Classroom lectures (2h) with tutorials (1h) given by T. Lengauer
    We 10-12, Building E1.4 (MPI), Seminar room 0.24

  • Bayesian Machine Learning: Graphical Models and Approximate Inference (6 CP)
    Classroom lectures (2h) with tutorials (2h) given by M. Seeger
    Fr 8-10, Building E1.4 (MPI), Seminar room 0.24

  • Grundlagen und Anwendungen der zerstörungsfreien Werkstoffprüfung und Qualitätssicherung, Teil I (4 CP)
    Classroom lectures (2h) given by C. Boller
    Th 8-10, Building E3.1, IZFP, Seminar room

  • Praktikum zu Zerstörungsfreie Prüfverfahren Teil I (4 CP)
    Block course offered by U. Rabe during the lecturing-free period,
    Begin: 03.08.2009, more details by appointment

  • Consider also specialised classes in computational linguistics.

  
  
• Supplementary Classes (to Fill Your Personal Gaps of Knowledge):
  (From this category you need 18 CP with at least 9 graded CP.)
  Depending on your background, not all selections may be allowed. Please make sure that the lectures you attend do extend your knowledge, and do not hesitate to consult us in case of doubts.
  • Classes in Mathematics:
    
    • Numerical Algorithms for Visual Computing III (6 CP)
      Classroom lectures (2h) with tutorials (2h) given by M. Breuß
      Th 10-12, Building E1.3, Lecture Hall 001

    • Numerical Methods for Nonlinear Problems (4 CP)
      Classroom lectures (2h) given by A. Lakhal
      Th 10-12, Building E2.4, Lecture Hall IV

    • Discrete Geometry (6 CP)
      Classroom lectures (2h) with tutorials (2h) given by R. Raman
      We 10-12, Building E1.4 (MPI), seminar room 0.24

    • Numerik partieller Differentialgleichungen - eine elementare Einführung (9 CP)
      Classroom lectures (4h) with tutorials (2h) given by V. John
      Tu 8-10, Building E2.4, Lecture Hall IV, Tu 8-10, Building E2.5, Lecture Hall III

    • Optimierung (9 CP)
      Classroom lectures (4h) with tutorials (2h) given by V. John
      Tu 12-14, We 10-12, Building E2.5, Lecture Hall 003

    • Differentialgeometrie (9 CP)
      Classroom lectures (4h) with tutorials (2h) given by M. Groves
      We 16-18, Th 8-10, Building E1.3, Lecture Hall 001

    • Wahrscheinlichkeitstheorie und Statistik (9 CP)
      Classroom lectures (4h) with tutorials (2h) given by C. Bender
      We 14-16, Building E2.5, Lecture Hall II, Th 14-16, Building E2.5, Lecture Hall III

    • Funktionentheorie (9 CP)
      Classroom lectures (4h) with tutorials (2h) given by R. Schulze-Pillot
      Mo 14-16, Building E2.5, Lecture Hall 003, We 12-14, Building E2.5, Lecture Hall 002,
      however, these times are negotiable, see information following the given link

  • Classes in Computer Science:
    
    • Artificial Intelligence (9 CP)
      Block course offered by W. Wahlster during the lecturing-free period,
      August/September 2009

    • Computer Architecture I (9 CP)
      Classroom lectures (4h) with tutorials (2h) given by W. Paul
      Mo, We 14-16, Building E1.3, Lecture Hall 003

    • Optimization (9 CP)
      Classroom lectures (4h) with tutorials (2h) given by K. Elbassioni and J. Mestre
      Mo 8-10, Th 10-12, Building E1.3, Lecture Hall 002

    • Software Engineering (9 CP)
      Classroom lectures (4h) with tutorials (2h) given by A. Zeller
      Tu, Th 8:30-10, Building E1.3, Lecture Hall 002

    • Selected Topics in Algorithms (9 CP)
      Classroom lectures (4h) with tutorials (2h) given by K. Mehlhorn
      Mo, Fr 14-16, Building E1.4 (MPI), Seminar room 0.24

    • Programmierung II (9 CP)
      Classroom lectures (4h) with tutorials (2h) given by S. Hack
      Tu 14-16, Fr 8-10, Building E2.5, Lecture Hall I

    • Systemarchitektur (9 CP)
      Classroom lectures (4h) with tutorials (2h) given by R. Wilhelm
      Mo, We 8-10, Building E2.5, Lecture Hall I

    • Softwarepraktikum (9 CP)
      Block course (6 weeks) offered by A. Zeller during the lecturing-free period
      More details to be announced
      Attention: Earned credits are taken into account in the winter semester 2009/2010

    • Programmieren für Ingenieure (8 CP)
      Classroom lectures (4h) with tutorials (2h) given by T. Herfet
      Tu 14-18, Building E1.3, Lecture Hall 002

  • Classes in Mechatronics:
    
    • Digital Signal Processing (6 CP)
      Classroom lectures (2h) with tutorials (2h) given by D. Klakow
      Mo 10-12, Building A5.1, Lecture Hall -1.03

  • Classes in Physics:
    
    • Elementare Einführung in die Physik I (4 CP)
      Classroom lectures (2h) given by P. Huber
      We 10-12, Building C6.3, Großer Hörsaal

    • Physik für Ingenieure I (5 CP)
      Classroom lectures (2h) with tutorials (1h) given by R. Seemann
      Fr 15-17, Building C6.3, Großer Hörsaal

  
  
• Additional Classes:
  (From this category you need 10 CP. Work as a tutor is accepted for at most 4 CP, and language classes for at most 6 CP.)
  
  • Work as a tutor (4 CP)
    

  • German as a Foreign Language for CS Students (6 CP)
    Lectures (4h) offered by the Max Planck Institute for Computer Science

  • English as a Foreign Language for CS Students (6 CP)
    Lectures (4h) offered by the Max Planck Institute for Computer Science

  • The International Office of Saarland University offers a number of foreign and German language courses.

  • Classes on other foreign languages are offered by the Language Center.

  • Any of the classes of the first three categories.

  • Classes in humanities (cognitive science, etc.) after approval in advance.

  A detailed description of the contents of these classes can be found in our Handbook of Module Descriptions.

  The campus map may help you to localise the individual buildings.
  If you spot some errors or have proposals for adding additional classes to this list, please contact Joachim Weickert.
  
  
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