Course Description
The need for parallel and massively parallel computers. Taxonomy of parallel computer architecture, and programming models for parallel architectures. Example parallel algorithms. Shared-memory vs. distributed-memory architectures. Correctness and performance issues. Cache coherence and memory consistency. Bus-based and scalable directory-based multiprocessors. Interconnection-network topologies and switch design. Brief overview of advanced topics such as multiprocessor prefetching and speculative parallel execution. Credit is not allowed for more than one course in this set: ECE 406, ECE 506, CSC 406.
DE Fee
Engineering Online GRAD
DE Program
MS E
SUM1 10W 2020
Instructors
Classes Start:
May 13, 2020
Classes End:
July 24, 2020
Distance Education:
Yes
Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Delivery Method:
Internet
Restrictions:
ONLY distance-track students with grad standing in Computer Networking (CS or EE) or Computer Science may continue with registration. All other students must request enrollment through the EOL Registration System (http://go.ncsu.edu/eol_registration).
