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OCMP5426: Parallel and Distributed Computing
This unit is intended to introduce and motivate the study of high performance computer systems. The student will be presented with the foundational concepts pertaining to the different types and classes of high performance computers. The student will be exposed to the description of the technological context of current high performance computer systems. Students will gain skills in evaluating, experimenting with, and optimising the performance of high performance computers. The unit also provides students with the ability to undertake more advanced topics and courses on high performance computing.
| Code | OCMP5426 |
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| Academic unit | Computer Science |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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COMP5426 or COMP4426 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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Experience with algorithm design and software development as covered in (COMP2017 or COMP9017) and COMP3027 or COMP3927 (or equivalent UoS from different institutions) |
The learning outcomes for this unit will be available two weeks before the first day of teaching.
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- Semester 2a, 2023 [Online] - Online Program
There are no unit outlines available online for previous years.
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