Course Details

Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1ECE664IMAGE FUSION ALGORITHMS AND APPLICATIONS3+0+037,513.05.2025

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Doctorate's Degree
Department / Program ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course • Explaining the fundamental principles and diverse types of image fusion techniques to build a comprehensive understanding of their functionality and applications.
• Analyzing the performance of various image fusion algorithms by evaluating their effectiveness in addressing specific real-world challenges.
• Designing advanced image fusion methods to solve interdisciplinary problems across domains such as medical imaging, remote sensing, and robotics.
• Proposing innovative research ideas and solutions in the field of image fusion by integrating knowledge from multiple disciplines and applying scientific methodologies.
Course Content Image Fusion Algorithms and Applications is an advanced PhD course focusing on techniques that combine information from multiple images or sensors to create a single enhanced image. The course covers fundamental concepts, state-of-the-art algorithms, and practical applications across domains like enhanced night vision, remote sensing, medical imaging, and robotics. Students will explore pixel-level, feature-level, and decision-level fusion methods, alongside machine learning-based approaches, with a focus on mathematical foundations, optimization, and evaluation metrics. Through programming assignments and research projects, students will develop and implement innovative solutions, equipping them with the expertise to tackle real-world challenges and contribute to advancements in image fusion technology.
Course Methods and Techniques Introduction to Image Fusion
Types of Image Fusion Techniques (Pixel, Feature, Decision-Level)
Optimization, Machine Learning and Deep Learning in Image Fusion
Applications in Remote Sensing, Medical Imaging, Survaillence
Emerging Trends and Challenges in Image Fusion
Research Methodologies in Image Fusion
Case Studies and Projects in Image Fusion
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Associate Prof.Dr. Rifat Kurban - rifat.kurban@agu.edu.tr
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof.Dr. RIFAT KURBAN
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Kurban, R. (2023). Gaussian of Differences: A Simple and Efficient General Image Fusion Method. Entropy, 25(8), 1215. https://doi.org/10.3390/e25081215
Course Notes Tania Stathaki, Image Fusion: Algorithms and Applications, 2008, Elsevier.
Documents Tania Stathaki, Image Fusion: Algorithms and Applications, 2008, Elsevier.
Assignments -
Exams -

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %30
Engineering %30
Engineering Design %20
Social Sciences %0
Education %0
Science %10
Health %0
Field %10

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Ödev 3 % 50
Sunum/Seminer 1 % 50
Total
4
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Ev Ödevi 3 40 120
Proje 1 100 100
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 7,5 220

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Explain the principles and types of image fusion techniques.
2 Analyze the performance of image fusion algorithms.
3 Design advanced image fusion methods for diverse applications.
4 Propose research in the field of image fusion.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to Image Fusion - -
2 Introduction to Image Fusion - -
3 Types of Image Fusion Techniques (Pixel, Feature, Decision-Level) - -
4 Types of Image Fusion Techniques (Pixel, Feature, Decision-Level) - -
5 Optimization, Machine Learning and Deep Learning in Image Fusion - -
6 Optimization, Machine Learning and Deep Learning in Image Fusion - -
7 Applications in Remote Sensing, Medical Imaging, Survaillence - -
8 Applications in Remote Sensing, Medical Imaging, Survaillence - -
9 Emerging Trends and Challenges in Image Fusion - -
10 Emerging Trends and Challenges in Image Fusion - -
11 Research Methodologies in Image Fusion - -
12 Research Methodologies in Image Fusion - -
13 Case Studies and Projects in Image Fusion - -
14 Case Studies and Projects in Image Fusion - -

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11
All 5 5 2 4 4 3 4 1 1 1 1
C1 5 5 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
C2 5 5 1 4 4 1 5 1 1 1 1
C3 5 5 4 4 5 5 5 1 1 1 1
C4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 1 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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