Teaching

• Information Meeting on Visual Computing
  Monday, April 18, 2016 at 2:16 pm in E2.4, Room 1.15
  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.)
    
  • • Image Acquisition Methods (6 CP)
      Classroom lectures (2h) with tutorials (2h) given by P. Peter and J. Weickert
      Thu 16-18, Building E1.3, Lecture Hall 3
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    • Geometric Modeling (9 CP)
      Classroom lectures (4h) with tutorials (2h) given by H.P. Seidel and R. Zayer
      Tue 14-16, Thu 10-12, Building E1.3, Lecture Hall 1
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    • Akustische Abbildungsverfahren (4 CP)
      Classroom lectures (2h) given by U. Rabe
      Thu 10-12, Building E3.1, Seminar room of the IZFP
      Note: On demand, the lecture can be given in English
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  • Classes on Image Analysis:
    (You need at least 9 graded CP from this category.)
    
  • • Image Processing and Computer Vision (9 CP)
      Classroom lectures (2h) with tutorials (2h) given by J. Weickert
      Tue 10-12, Building E2.2, Lecture Hall 0.01
      Fri 10-12, Building E1.3, Lecture Hall 2
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    • Advanced Variational Methods in Image Processing and Computer Vision (6 CP)
      Classroom lectures (2h) with tutorials (2h) given by P. Ochs
      Thu 12-14, Building E1.3, Lecture Hall 1
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    • Probabilistic Methods in Image Analysis (6 CP)
      Classroom lectures (2h) with tutorials (2h) given by M. Schmidt and J. Weickert
      Wed 14-16, Building E1.3, Lecture Hall 1
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    • High Level Computer Vision (6 CP)
      Classroom lectures (2h) with tutorials (2h) given by B. Schiele
      Thu 14-16 Building E1.4, Seminar Room 0.24
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  • 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, K. Myszkowski
      Mon 08-10, Thu 8-10, Building E1.3, Lecture Hall 1
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  • Seminars:
    (You need at least 8 graded CP from this category.)
    
  • • Inpainting in Image Coding (8 CP)
      Seminar given by S. Schäffer and J. Weickert
      Tue 16-18, Building E1.7, Room 410
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    • Computer Vision for Computer Graphics (8 CP)
      Seminar given by C. Theobalt, C. Richardt, and D. Casas
      Thu 14-16, Building E1.4, Room 0.21
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• Classes in Image Related Areas in Computer Science and Other Disciplines:
  (From this category you need 9 graded CP.)
• • Artificial Intelligence (9 CP)
    Classroom lectures (4h) with tutorials (2h) given by J. Hoffmann and W. Wahlster
    Mon 10-12, Tue 16-18, Building E2.2, Lecture Hall 0.01
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  • Telecommunications II (9 CP)
    Classroom lectures (4h) with tutorials (2h) given by T. Herfet
    Tue 12-14, Wed 8-10, Building C6.3, Seminar Room 9.05
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  • Advanced Topics in Information Retrieval (6 CP)
    Classroom lectures (2h) with tutorials (2h) given by J. Strötgen and V. Setty
    Thu 14-16, Building E1.4, Room 023
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  • Computational Fabrication (3 CP)
    Classroom lectures (2h) given by P. Didyk
    Wed 10-12 Building E1.7, Seminar Room 008
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  • Topics in Algorithmic Data Analysis (6 CP)
    Classroom lectures (2h) with tutorials (2h) given by P. Miettinen and J. Vreeken
    Thu 10-12 Building E1.3, Seminar Room 0.14
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  • Statistical Natural Language Processing (6 CP)
    Classroom lectures (2h) with tutorials (2h) given by D. Klakow
    Fri 8-10, Building E1.3, Lecture Hall 1
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  • Neural and Cognitive Systems (6 CP)
    Block course given by D. Strauss
    week no. 25-27 at Campus Homburg, Neurozentrum
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  • 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:
    
  • • Calculus of Variations (6 CP)
      Classroom lectures (3h) with tutorials (1h) given by D. Apushkinskaya
      Tue 08-10, Fri 08-10, Building E1.3, Lecture Hall 3
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    • Convex Optimization (9 CP)
      Classroom lectures (4h) with tutorials (2h) given by M. Hein
      Tue 14-16, Fri 10-12, Building E2.4, Seminar Room 6
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    • Optimization (9 CP)
      Classroom lectures (4h) with tutorials (2h) given by P. Chalermsook and A. Wiese
      Mon 12-14, Wed 12-14, Building E1.3 Lecture Hall 3
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    • Praktische Mathematik (9 CP)
      Classroom lectures (4h) with tutorials (2h) given by S. Rjasanow
      Tue 8-10, Thu 14-16, Building E2.5, Lecture Hall 2
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    • Differentialgeometrie (9 CP)
      Classroom lectures (4h) with tutorials (2h) given by M. Fuchs
      Mon 12-14, Wed 10-12, Building E2.4, Seminar Room 10
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    • Stochastik I (9 CP)
      Classroom lectures (4h) with tutorials (2h) given by H. Zähle
      Tue 10-12, Thu 10-12, Building E2.4, Seminarroom 10
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    • Lineare und nichtlineare Optimierung (9 CP)
      Classroom lectures (4h) with tutorials (2h) given by T. Schuster
      Tue 14-16, Thu 08-10, Building E2.5 Lecture Hall 2
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  • Classes in Computer Science:
    
  • • Optimization (9 CP)
      Classroom lectures (4h) with tutorials (2h) given by P. Chalermsook and A. Wiese
      Mon 12-14, Wed 12-14, Building E1.3 Lecture Hall 3
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    • Embedded Systems (9 CP)
      Classroom lectures (4h) with tutorials (2h) given by B. Finkbeiner and S. Jacobs
      Mon 14-16, Wed 10-12, Fri 12-14, Building E1.3, Lecture Hall 1
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    • Randomized Algorithms and Probabilistic Analysis of Algorithms (5 CP)
      Classroom lectures (2h) with tutorials (2h) given by K. Mehlhorn and T. Kesselheim
      Mon 16-18, Building E1.4, Seminarroom 0.24
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    • Programmierung 2 (9 CP)
      (only if you do not hold a Bachelor's degree in computer science)
      Classroom lectures (4h) with tutorials (2h) given by S. Hack and S. Moll
      Tue 14-16, Fri 8-10, Building E2.2, Lecture Hall 0.01
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    • Systemarchitektur (9 CP)
      (only if you do not hold a Bachelor's degree in computer science)
      Classroom lectures (4h) with tutorials (2h) given by J. Reineke
      Mon 8-10, Wed 8-10, Building E2.2 Lecture Hall 0.01
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    • Softwarepraktikum (9 CP)
      (only if you do not hold a Bachelor's degree in computer science)
      Classroom lectures (4h) with tutorials (2h) given by A. Zeller
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  • Classes in Mechatronics:
    
  • • Digitale Signalverarbeitung / Digital Signal Processing (6 CP)
      Block course given by R. Mahdian and D. Klakow
      Building A5.1, Lecture Hall -1.22
      Starts: March, 22nd
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  • Classes in Physics:
    
  • • Elementare Einführung in die Physik II (5 CP)
      Classroom lectures (2h) with tutorials (1h) given by F. Müller
      Wed 10-12, Building C6.4, Lecture Hall 0.10
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    • Physik für Ingenieure II (5 CP)
      Classroom lectures (2h) with tutorials (1h) given by R. Seemann
      Fr. 12-14, Building C6.4, Lecture Hall 0.10
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• 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 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.