This introductory image processing text is ideal for college students studying computer engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, or computer science. While most other image processing texts target engineering, this book places image processing within the realm of both the engineer and the computer scientist by emphasizing software design. The text builds on an accessible mathematical foundation and on extensive sample Java code to teach students the fundamentals of image processing. The text is accompanied by rich illustrations that demonstrate the results of performing processing on famous art pieces. This approach gives readers real-world examples of ways they may use image processing. Each chapter includes problems to help students master the material.