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Parallel and Multicore Computing (COMP90025) // Further information

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    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.

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    MajorMIT Distributed Computing Specialisation
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  • Available through the Community Access Program

    About the Community Access Program (CAP)

    This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

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  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 3 November 2022