Parallel and Multicore Computing
Subject COMP90025 (2014)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2014.
Credit Points: | 12.50 |
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Level: | 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate) |
Dates & Locations: | This subject is not offered in 2014. |
Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 3 hours per week; Non-contact time commitment: 84 hours Total Time Commitment: 200 hours |
Prerequisites: | Knowledge of Operating Systems and Networks, and C Programming. |
Corequisites: | None |
Recommended Background Knowledge: | C programming and UNIX familiarity. |
Non Allowed Subjects: | None |
Core Participation Requirements: |
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Contact
email: aharwood@unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview: |
AIMS The subject aims to introduce students to parallel algorithms and their analysis. Fundamental principles of parallel computing are discussed. Various parallel architectures and programming platforms are introduced. Parallel algorithms for different architectures, as well as parallel algorithms addressing specific scientific problems are critically analysed.
INDICATIVE CONTENT Topics include: principles of parallel computing, PRAM model, PRAM algorithms, parallel architectures, OpenMP, shared memory algorithms, systolic algorithms, parallel communication patterns, PVM/MPI, scientific applications, hypercube, graph embeddings and extended parallel computing models. |
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Learning Outcomes: |
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO) On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
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Assessment: |
Hurdle requirement: To pass the subject, students must obtain at least:
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Prescribed Texts: | None |
Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
Generic Skills: |
On completion of this subject the student should have the following skills:
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Notes: |
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS The subject will be delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials and project work. The project work involves developing parallel algorithms implemented on a variety of parallel architectures and report writing.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES Students will have access to lecture notes and lecture slides. The subject LMS site also contains links to recommended literature and current survey papers of parallel computing. Students will make use of parallel computer systems.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS The subject provides the fundamentals in parallel computing that support a career in areas such as HPC Systems Administrator, HPC Programmer, Specialist Programmer, Systems Administrator, Numerical Modelling and Analytics Developer. |
Related Course(s): |
Master of Engineering in Distributed Computing Master of Information Technology Master of Information Technology Master of Information Technology Master of Philosophy - Engineering Master of Science (Computer Science) Master of Software Systems Engineering Ph.D.- Engineering |
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: |
Master of Engineering (Software) |
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