West Virginia University Extended Learning and the Lane Department of Computer Science & Electrical Engineering welcome you to this online course.  This course is designed to provide basic information about proving one’s identity through various interactions.

Computer Requirements
Internet Explorer

Free Plug-ins and Software Provided in Course:

Adobe Reader
Quicktime
Macromedia Flash Player
Java Runtime Environment

Course Structure and Schedule

This is a non-credit course offered for 15 contact hours or 1.5 PDHs.  The student can register at any time during the year and should be able to complete the course within a four-week period.  The instructor should be notified if an extension is required.  The course cost is $150 per registration, and a certificate for course completion will be issued to the student.

Prerequisite

An Engineering background is recommended for this course.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to understand:

• The need for biometric technology in contemporary society.
• The basic terminology used in the biometric field.
• The design and workings of a generic biometric system.
• The performance metrics used to evaluate a biometric system.
• The role of biometric fusion to enhance system performance.

Topics To Be Studied
Part 1:  Introduction to Biometrics
Part 2:  Biometrics Traits
Part 3:  Biometric Applications
Part 4:  Design and Performance Evaluation
Part 5:  Fingerprint Recognition
Part 6:  Face Recognition
Part 7:  Iris Recognition
Part 8:  Challenges in Biometric System Design
Part 9:  Multibiometric:  Fusion in biometrics
Part 10: Summary and Future Directions

Methods of Evaluation

Module Quizzes

To Register
Register online through our secure server, or fill out this form and fax or mail it to Extended Learning.  You will be given class access by e-mail within 5 working days.  Contact WVU Extended Learning at WVUenrich@mail.wvu.edu, 1-800-2Learn2, or (304) 293-2834.  After registration is complete, the class Web site with your log-in code and password will be e-mailed to you.