# Trends, Needs and Course Objective

As problems become more complex, more variables need to be considered. Multivariable models give us a closer approximation to reality. In modern problem solving there is a need to process large data sets, multidimensional and/or time varying data. Solutions demand computer intensive operations, for example applications that require modeling, simulation, animation and algorithms to extract information from the data. Finally, problem solving requires the collaboration among interdisciplinary teams.

The field of Digital Image Processing (DIP) has seen a significant increase in the level of interest from other disciplines. DIP is continuously enhanced by other areas such as neural nets, wavelet theory, mathematical morphology, data compression and recognition, and artificial intelligence. With the dramatic drop in the cost of digital systems and the equally dramatic increase in the level of performance, the application of DIP in other disciplines is unavoidable. Digital Image Processing plays a crucial role in the areas of remote sensing, medical imaging, scientific visualization, telecommunications, robotics, biology, and environmental engineering among others.

The proposed course has the following objectives:

- Transfer the theory and practice required to process and visualize digital information.
- Expose students to state-of-the-art technology through a hands-on approach to Digital Image Processing.
- Present Khoros 2 as a software integration and development environment that emphasizes information processing and exploration.
- Apply Khoros 2 as a common language platform for collaboration, software development, demonstration, technology transfer and training/education.

Digital Image Processing takes the tremendous advances in technology and combines them with the powerful human ability to visualize and interpret data, offering creative solutions to complex problems. Image processing expands the unique human ability to visualize and interpret data; scientists worldwide have recognized that DIP is an essential tool for education, research and technology.

software growth thrives on real-time user enhancement, on-line training, permanent feedback from its broad spectrum of users, and, consequently, rapid advances in telecommunications, networking and computer architecture.

Creative curricula promotes collaborative applied research, innovation in resource sharing and a highly skilled industrialized workforce. Digital Image Processing with Khoros 2 plans to be part of this particular curricula reform.

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