CAP4103/CAP6101

I developed this course in Fall 2018 to introduce biometric systems, with a particular focus on data types used in commercial platforms. It is typically cross-listed to support both undergraduate and graduate students.

This course has traditionally been offered in the Fall semester (2018-2022, 2025).

Course Objectives

The objectives of this course are to develop students’:

1. knowledge of biometric foundations.
2. understanding of behavioral and physical biometric modalities.
3. knowledge of data acquisition techniques on mobile platforms.
4. abilities to build and evaluate a biometric system.
5. abilities to relate classwork to published literature.
6. awareness of spoofing and common anti-spoofing techniques.
7. awareness of challenges in commercial systems.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate the ability to:

1. define the modules and properties of biometric systems.
2. compare biometric modalities.
3. collect and preprocess biometric data.
4. implement a biometric system.
5. identify prominent themes in published literature.
6. identify various vulnerabilities in biometric systems.
7. communicate practical challenges.

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