CS 684Computational Vision

Units: 0.50
Level: Graduate
Faculty: Mathematics
Subject: Computer Science

When it runs

Ran in 4 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

Introduction to image and vision understanding by computer. Camera-system geometry, image formation and lighting, and image acquisition. Basic visual processes for recognition of edges, regions, lines, and surfaces. Processing of stereo images, and motion in image sequences. Object recognition. Applications of computer vision systems.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	7907	5 / 10	MW 13:00–14:20

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	6075	0 / 20	TTh 16:00–17:20
LEC 002	8508	0 / 10	TTh 11:30–12:50

Discussed on r/uwaterloo

3 posts and comments in 3 threads mention CS 684, October 2019 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.

Spring 2024

Aug 7, 2024 Need advice on course selection 4 points, 0 comments

u/jzxwww: “… The only course that looks like a substitute is CS684. I can't choose it. Is it reserved for CS students? To summarize: 1. I think I have a good CS background, but weak in math and stat. 2. …”

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Jul 18, 2024 Lin alg heavy courses 13 points, 10 comments

“I love math235 and I'm sad that there's no Lin Alg 3. What are some courses that use a lot of Lin alg? Would CS484 or CS480 fit this? CS475 isn't available next term, and I've already taken CS370”

u/TheMagicMiller: “CS 484/684 Computational Vision contains quite a bit of linear algebra, but it's more applied than theoretical.”

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Fall 2019

Oct 28, 2019 My friend's CS assignment solution 62 points, 21 comments

u/tetrisdaemon: “Context: they were supposed to denoise a noisy version of this image https://i.stack.imgur.com/pwq7S.png.”

u/CaptainKamina: “CS 484/684 - Computational Vision. Really interesting course, don't think it's offered at a regular basis”

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Check it elsewhere for Fall 2026

Graduate Calendar, Fall 2026The official entry
Requirements for Fall 2026Waterloo’s requisite checker
Schedule of Classes, Fall 2026Instructors, rooms, live seats
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Course outlinesSyllabi from past terms (UW login)
UW FlowStudent ratings and reviews
WClassesPast sections back to 2004, and who taught them

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In 30 terms, Fall 2010 to Winter 2024