Introduction to High Performance Computing

Introduction to High Performance Computing
CSCE 5013 Section 2
Spring, 2008
http://comp.uark.edu/~aapon/courses/hpc/

This course is being taught using high-definition TV over Access Grid and the new Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (AREON) in collaboration with LSU.
Lectures are being given by Dr. Thomas Sterling, the inventor of the Beowulf supercomputer!
Lecture time: TTh 10:30-12:00 in the Mullins Library Access Grid Room, room 225.
Recitation time: Immediately following the lecture 12:00-1:00 in the Mullins Library Access Grid Room, room 225.
For more information contact Dr. Amy Apon.
JBHT-CSCE 515, 575-6794, aapon@uark.edu
Office Hours: TTh: 9-10am

Red Diamond
http://hpc.uark.edu

Prerequisites: C programming, data structures, familiarity with operating systems concepts and computer organization.

Course Materials: There is no required textbook for the course. Materials for the course can be accessed on-line at the LSU site.
Local instructions for the problem sets can be found here.
We will be using Linux for course exercises. If you would like to have a reference book for Linux you may like to select SAMS Teach Yourself Unix in 24 Hours, by Dave Taylor, 4th Edition, 2005. (link)

Grading: Grades in the course will be based on two tests, and hands-on programming and execution exercises. Students will also be required to complete a semester project. The breakdown is as follows:

Midterm (25%), Final (25%), Hands-on Programming and Execution Exercises (25%), Project (25%)

Safety and Computer Use: All use of computer equipment at the University of Arkansas falls under the acceptable computer use guidelines of the University. Any violations of these guidelines will result in dismissal from the course with a failing grade, and possible punitive or legal action!

Inclement Weather Policy: You may assume that class will be held unless the University is closed or you hear otherwise. You should come if you can, but do not endanger yourself by coming if there is ice or if other hazardous conditions exist. If class is cancelled then we will discuss schedule changes during the next class period. If class is cancelled on the day that an assignment is due or a test is scheduled then the scheduled date will be the next class period.

Course Credit: You should enroll in CSCE 5013 Section 2 for 3 hours of course credit.

Last modified: Tue Jan 29 14:53:44 Central Standard Time 2008

Prerequisites:	C programming, data structures, familiarity with operating systems concepts and computer organization.
Course Materials:	There is no required textbook for the course. Materials for the course can be accessed on-line at the LSU site. Local instructions for the problem sets can be found here. We will be using Linux for course exercises. If you would like to have a reference book for Linux you may like to select SAMS Teach Yourself Unix in 24 Hours, by Dave Taylor, 4th Edition, 2005. (link)
Grading:	Grades in the course will be based on two tests, and hands-on programming and execution exercises. Students will also be required to complete a semester project. The breakdown is as follows: Midterm (25%), Final (25%), Hands-on Programming and Execution Exercises (25%), Project (25%)
Safety and Computer Use:	All use of computer equipment at the University of Arkansas falls under the acceptable computer use guidelines of the University. Any violations of these guidelines will result in dismissal from the course with a failing grade, and possible punitive or legal action!
Inclement Weather Policy:	You may assume that class will be held unless the University is closed or you hear otherwise. You should come if you can, but do not endanger yourself by coming if there is ice or if other hazardous conditions exist. If class is cancelled then we will discuss schedule changes during the next class period. If class is cancelled on the day that an assignment is due or a test is scheduled then the scheduled date will be the next class period.
Course Credit:	You should enroll in CSCE 5013 Section 2 for 3 hours of course credit.