Introduction to BiometricsObjective of the UnitOutline of the UnitOutline of the CourseOutline of the Course (Continued)Outline of the Course (Concluded)Course WorkTerm Papers: Example FormatTerm Papers: Example Format - IIProject Report FormatCourse RulesContactIntroduction to BiometricsDr. Bhavani ThuraisinghamThe University of Texas at DallasIntroduction to the CourseAugust 22, 2005Objective of the UnitThis unit provides an overview of the course. The course describes concepts, developments, challenges, and directions in biometrics. Topics include -Supporting technologies for biometrics-Introduction to Biometrics-Biometrics Technologies-Biometrics Applications-Biometrics Privacy and Standards-Securing Biometrics Systems-Biometrics Prototypes and ProductsOutline of the UnitOutline of CourseCourse WorkCourse RulesContactOutline of the CourseIntroduction to the CourseUnit #1: Biometrics and Other Emerging Topics in Information SecurityPart I: Supporting Technologies (not included in Exam)-Unit #2: Information Security-Unit #3: Information Management Part II: Introduction to Biometrics-Unit #4: What is Biometrics? Why Biometrics?-Unit #5: Designing Biometrics SystemsPart III: Biometrics Technologies-Unit #6: Finger Scan-Unit #7: Facial Scan-Unit #8: Iris Scan-Unit #9: Voice ScanOutline of the Course (Continued)Part III: Biometrics Technologies (Continued)-Unit #10: Physiological Biometrics-Unit #11: Behavioral BiometricsPart IV: Biometrics Applications-Unit #12: Types of Applications-Unit #13: Citizen Facing Applications-Unit #14: Employee Facing Applications-Unit #15: Customer Facing Applications-Unit #16: Biometrics MarketsPart V: Privacy and Standards-Unit #17: Risks to Privacy -Unit #18: Privacy Enhanced Biometrics Systems-Unit #19: Biometrics StandardsOutline of the Course (Concluded)Part VI: Securing Biometrics Systems-Unit #20: Attacks to Biometric Systems-Unit #21: Designing Secure Biometrics Systems Part VII: Prototypes and Products-Unit #22: Overview of Prototypes and Products-Unit #23: USVISIT and Other Biometrics SystemsUnit #24 Conclusion to the CourseAppendix: Special Topics and Guest Lectures (Not included in exams)-Data Mining for Biometrics Applications-Privacy Preserving Data Mining-Other special topicsCourse WorkTwo term papers; each worth 15 points-Dates: One week before mid-term and one week before finalsTwo exams each worth 20 points-Mid-term and Final exams-Mid-term, around October 12, 2005Programming project of your choice related to the course worth 30 points-Due day; the day of the final examTotal 100 pointsCourse Book: Biometrics: Identity Verification in a Networked World, Nanavati et al, Wiley, 2002Other reading material (e.g., published papers) will also be used for the course and references will be givenLectures will be posted on my web siteTerm Papers: Example FormatAbstractIntroductionBackground on the TopicSurvey of various techniques, designs etc,Analyze the techniques, designs etc. and give your opinionsDirections for further workSummary and ConclusionsReferencesTerm Papers: Example Format - IIAbstractIntroductionBackground on the Topic and Related WorkGive your own designDiscuss strengths and weaknesses of your work and the work of othersDirections for further workSummary and ConclusionsReferencesProject Report FormatOverview of the ProjectDesign of the SystemInput/Output Future EnhancementsReferencesCourse RulesEach student will work individuallyCopying material from other sources will not be permitted unless the source is properly referencedAny student who plagiarizes from other sources will be reported to the Computer Science department and any other committees as advices by the departmentContactFor more information please contact-Dr. Bhavani Thuraisingham-Professor of Computer Science and-Director of Cyber Security Research Center- Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science EC31, The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX 75080-Phone: 972-883-4738-Fax: 972-883-2399-Email: [email protected]:
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