Course Outline
CSci6702 Parallel
Computing
Dr. Andrew Rau-Chaplin
(arc@cs.dal.ca)
http://www.cs.dal.ca/~arc/teaching/CSci6702
Official
Outline
This course explores various aspects of parallel computing
including parallel architectures, algorithms, systems, programming
languages and implementation issues. The focus is on solving real
problems on existing parallel machines. Student will be expected to
read recent research publications, and participate in significant
parallel implementation projects.
Marking
Assignments (2) 40%
Seminar 20%
Project 30%
Participation 10%
Note: Grading scheme subject to change at any time. When submitting your assignment please maintain a copy for your records. Please maintain all marked work until after the course has finished.
NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED WITHOUT A DOCTORS NOTE.
Due Dates (Subject to revisions) .
| Assignment 1 | Wed Sep 26th, 2014 |
| Assignment 2 | Fri Oct 17th, 2014 |
| Seminar | TBA |
| Project Presentations | Nov 26th 2014 |
| Final Paper due | Fri Dec 19th 2014 by 4:00pm |
Collaboration
It is a good idea to form study groups. Talk to your friends, but
write up your own work.
Acknowledge all collaborators in the write up for each problem.
Acknowledge any other sources. Plagiarism and other anti-intellectual
behavior will be dealt with severely. ALL CASES OF SUSPECTED PLAGIARISM
WILL BE IMMEDIATELY HANDED OVER THE UNIVERSITY'S SENATE DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE.
All class assignment and other materials will be provided on the
course web site at
http://www.cs.dal.ca/~arc/teaching/CSci6702
NOTE: No further materials will be provided in paper form.