Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2025 - CMPT 820 G100

Multimedia Systems (3)

Class Number: 5500

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

This seminar course covers current research in the field of multimedia computing. Topics include multimedia data representation, compression, retrieval, network communications and multimedia systems. Computing science graduate student or permission of instructor. Equivalent Courses: CMPT880

COURSE DETAILS:

This course introduces current research in the field of multimedia computing and networking. Topics include multimedia data representations, compression, and content distribution and interaction.  An extensive reading list will be provided. This course will include both lectures (part of which will be online or pre-recorded) and seminars. Good preparation for discussion and willingness to contribute actively to the seminar are required.

Topics

  • Introduction
  • Multimedia Data Representations
  • Lossless and Lossy Compression
  • Audio, Image and Video Compression
  • Multimedia Content Distribution and Interaction
  • Advanced Topics

Grading

NOTES:

Written assignments: 20%, Programming assignments: 25%, Class presentation and participation 30%, Exam: 25% (in-class open book).

Materials

RECOMMENDED READING:

Fundamentals of Multimedia, (3rd edition)
Ze-Nian Li, Mark S. Drew, and Jiangchuan Liu
Springer, 2021
SFU students may download the textbook
ISBN: 9783030621230

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.