T TH 9.30-10.45, HOWE HALL 1252
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Instructor Professor Suraj C. Kothari
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Teaching Assistants
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Textbook |
Aim:
The objective of the course is to learn about parallel algorithms and
programming.
Upon completion of this course, students will
have the ability to:
· Understand the basics of parallel algorithms and programming and their applicability.
· Design parallel algorithms.
· Design and implement parallel programs using message passing interface (MPI).
· Estimate performance of parallel algorithms.
Lectures:
Meeting Times: T TH 9.30-10.45
Location: Howe Hall, Room 1252
The lectures will be interactive and discussion oriented. We will occasionally have slides but not very often. You are expected to write notes based on the lectures. You will need these notes to prepare for exams and homework. Regular attendance and participation in lectures is required. Instructor should be informed if you are going to miss a lecture.
Topics:
· Real-world applications and their computational models
· Numerical and symbolic models of computations
· Design and analysis of parallel algorithms
· Implementation of parallel algorithms using MPI
· Performance estimation of parallel programs
Learning Activities:
· Assimilating new technical information and asking questions to advance your understanding.
· Working with examples of code - illustrative short examples as well as large real-world software.
· Collecting and organizing information on technical topics (for CprE 526)
· Experimental studies.
· Presentations by students. (for CprE 526)
Textbook
1. Homework, includes code reading projects and technical presentations (60%)
2. Two exams, 20% each (40%)
· Grading will be pretty close to the scale with A: 91% and above, B:81% to 90%, and so on.
Academic Integrity
All your work (including the labs) should be done individually unless otherwise
specified. You are not allowed to use work done by others, or obtain the
answers directly in any form (such as from the web). If you have any
questions about what is allowed/not allowed, please contact the instructor or
the TAs.
Any cases of cheating will be dealt with the strictest possible measures
allowed by the university, please refer to the university
policies on academic dishonesty.
Disability
Students with disability should inform the instructor so that appropriate
arrangements can be made to help them.
Office hours
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Tuesday: 11:10-12:00, Friday 1:10-2:00 |
3132 Coover Hall |
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Last Revision: Wednesday, August 29, 2007