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.
SPRG 2022
Instructors
Classes Start:
January 10, 2022
Classes End:
April 25, 2022
Distance Education:
Yes
Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Delivery Method:
Internet Interactive
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: ECE graduate students and ECE undergrads with a 3.5 or higher GPA
