Topic outline
 
Introduction to Parallel and Distributed Computing
(326.603, WS 2005/06)
Time:
Monday 8:30-10:00.
Place: T 1010.
Start: October 3.

The efficient application of parallel and distributed systems (multi-processors and computer networks) is nowadays an important task for computer scientists and mathematicians. The goal of this course is to provide an integrated view of the various facets of software development on such systems: hardware architectures, programming languages and models, software development tools, software engineering concepts and design patterns, performance modeling and analysis, experimenting and measuring.

Class presentation will be accompanied by hands-on experience on a SGI Origin 3800 distributed shared memory multiprocessor using the following programming models:

Some background in programming in C/C++ and/or Fortran and/or Java is assumed.


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