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Parallel Computing
(dt. Parallelverarbeitung)

Level, degree of commitment in original study programme Advanced module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Lecture (4 SWS), recitation class (2 SWS),
270 hours (90 h attendance, 180 h private study)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 9 CP
Course requirement: Successful completion of at least 50 percent of the points from the weekly exercises as well as at least 2 presentations of the tasks.
Examination type: Oral or written examination
Language,
Grading		 German,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for study course M.Sc. Data Science.
Original study programme M.Sc. Data Science / Informatik Vertiefungsmodule
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
Regelmäßig alle 3 bis 4 Semester
Person in charge of the module's outline Prof. Dr. Rita Loogen

Contents

1. Introduction: Models/Concepts of Parallel Computing

2. Design of parallel programs

3. Memory-coupled systems: The PRAM model, PRAM algorithms: Sorting and matrix algorithms, thread-based programming, synchronization and communication via shared variables (semaphore, monitors), programming of memory-coupled multiprocessors -> The OpenMP standard

4. Message-coupled systems: Networks, Distributed Algorithms, Programming Message-Coupled Multiprocessors -> The MPI Library (Message-Passing-Interface)

5. Accelerator-based systems: GPGPU programming with CUDA

6. Alternative approaches


Qualification Goals

  • Learning and classifying different parallel programming models,
  • Comparing different methods for parallel problem solving,
  • Learning parallel programming techniques,
  • Writing parallel programs,
  • Developing and analysing parallel algorithms,
  • Evaluating parallel algorithms and programs,
  • Practicing scientific working methods (recognition, formulation, solving problems, training of abstraction skills),
  • Training oral communication skills in the exercises by practicing free speech in front of an audience and during discussion

Prerequisites

None. The competences taught in the following module are recommended: Object-oriented Programming.


Recommended Reading

  • A. Grama, A. Gupta, G. Karypis, V. Kumar: Introduction to Parallel Computing, Pearson Education, 2003.
  • M. Quinn: Parallel Programming in C with MPI and OpenMP, Mc Graw Hill 2003
  • I. Foster: Designing and Building Parallel Programs, Addison Wesley 1995
  • A. Gibbons, W. Rytter: Efficient Parallel Algorithms, Cambridge University Press 1988



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