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Image Analysis Methods for Biologists

The use of automatic image analysis in the biological sciences has increased significantly in recent years, especially with automated image capture and the rise of phenotyping.

What topics will you cover?

  • Introduction to image analysis
  • Introduction to digital images and image capture
  • Image noise, and noise reduction approaches
  • Using image analysis to measure traits for phenotyping
  • A brief introduction to computer coding
  • A look at a variety of image segmentation approaches
  • Building 3D models from 2D images
  • Using image analysis to monitor changes over time
  • A first introduction to AI-based approaches, such as deep learning
  • Practical experience of using the Fiji image processing/analysis software
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Instructors Sarah Stubbings, Amy Lowe, Tony Pridmore, Andrew French, Michael Pound
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Subjects Engineering
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Image Press Accountant 2 $63k

Image Analysis Specialist $69k

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Rating 4.0 based on 1 ratings
Length 4 weeks
Effort 3 hours per week
Starts On Demand (Start anytime)
Cost $0
From The University of Nottingham via FutureLearn
Instructors Sarah Stubbings, Amy Lowe, Tony Pridmore, Andrew French, Michael Pound
Download Videos Only via web browser
Language English
Subjects Engineering
Tags Science, Engineering & Maths

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