CSCI 349 - Parallel Computing I

3 Credit(s)

This course introduces students to the basic issues of parallel computing including the different models of parallel algorithms and interconnection networks that support them. The concept of message passing is covered. The performance trade-offs among different ways of paralleling an application are discussed, as well as different scientific and engineering applications that can benefit from parallel computing. With the aid of a Beowulf computer cluster, students design and implement parallel programs for a few of the applications.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 257 and CSCI 258 or CSCI 247 and 248.