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JDZL7310Advanced Classification Algorithms3+0+0ECTS:7.5
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseThird Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of GEOMATICS ENGINEERING
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerDoç. Dr. Volkan YILMAZ
Co-Lecturer
Language of instruction
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
This lecture aims at explaining the mathematical models and theories of the latest advanced and most popular classification algorithms for classification of remotely sensed images obtained from satellites.
 
Programme OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
PO - 1 : Classify the satellite images and produce thematic maps 51,3,
PO - 2 : Learn the theoretical backgrounds of the latest and most accurate classification algorithms41,
PO - 3 : Learn to interpret the Matlab scripts of the classification algorithms and modify them when needed.41,3,
PO - 4 : Learn how to conduct accuracy assessment for classification results91,3,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), PO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
This lecture includes the theories of advanced classification algorithms and implementations of these algorithms with Matlab scripts and software such as Erdas Imagine, Envi and Ecognition.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Introduction to classification. Concepts of pixel-based and object-based classification algorithms. Concepts of supervised and unsupervised classification. Concepts of parametric and nonparametric classification.
 Week 2Concepts of digital image, pixel, band, multispectral image and hyper spectral image. Concepts of multispectral image classification and the uses of classification outputs.
 Week 3Unsupervised classification. K-means and ISODATA algorithms
 Week 4Supervised classification
 Week 5Classical classification algorithms: Nearest neighbour, parallelpiped and maximum likelihood classification algorithms
 Week 6Concept of object-based classification. Multiresolution segmentation, nearest neighbour classification algorithm
 Week 7Decision trees
 Week 8Neural Networks
 Week 9Mid-term exam
 Week 10Machine learning and ensamble classification algorithms
 Week 11Bagging and boosting methods
 Week 12Random forest classification algorithm
 Week 13Support vector machines
 Week 14Post-classification accuracy analysis
 Week 15Post-classification accuracy analysis
 Week 16Final exam
 
Textbook / Material
1John A. & Richards, 2013; Remote Sensing Digital Image Analysis: An Introduction (Fifth Edition), Springer
2Liu, J., G. & Mason, P. 2009; Essential Image Processing and GIS for Remote Sensing. Wiley-Blackwell.
3Mather, P. M. 2004; Computer Processing of Remotely-Sensed Images: An Introduction (Third Edition). Wiley.
 
Recommended Reading
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 1 30
Homework/Assignment/Term-paper 12 20
End-of-term exam 16 1 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 3 14 42
Sınıf dışı çalışma 3 9 27
Arasınav için hazırlık 8 2 16
Arasınav 1 1 1
Ödev 4 4 16
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 8 2 16
Dönem sonu sınavı 1 1 1
Diğer 1 3 14 42
Total work load161