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Parallel and Multicore Computing (COMP90025)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
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.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO)
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Have an understanding of parallel algorithms, analysis and architectures
- Obtain experience developing parallel algorithms for various parallel architectures
Generic skills
On completion of this subject the student should have the following skills:
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
- Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning
- Profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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COMP90015 | Distributed Systems |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
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12.5 |
OR
Admission into the 100pt Program course entry point in the MC-IT Master of Information Technology
Master of Computer Science Students may take COMP90015 concurrently but will need to submit an enrolment variation form. Subject Coordinator approval is not required.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Knowledge of Operating Systems and Networks, and C Programming. UNIX familiarity.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 and 2 are addressed by extensive Project work requiring approximately 50 - 55 hours or work, which involves programming exercises, measurements and analysis, architecture specific programming and written work
| 40% | |
ILO 1 is also addressed by one examination
| End of semester | 60% |
Additional details
Hurdle requirement: To pass the subject, students must obtain at least:
- 50% overall.
- 20/40 in the Project work
- 30/60 in the end-of-semester written examination.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Lachlan Andrew Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 3 hours per week; Non-contact time commitment: 84 hours Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Subject 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 Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Data Science Course Ph.D.- Engineering Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Master of Science (Computer Science) Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering Specialisation (formal) Distributed Computing Specialisation (formal) Software - 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.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- 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: 31 January 2024