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Design of Parallel and High-Performance Computing - Theory
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:33
Abstract
Advanced topics in parallel and high-performance computing.
Objective
Understand concurrency paradigms and models from a higher perspective and acquire skills for designing, structuring and developing possibly large parallel high-performance software systems. Become able to distinguish parallelism in problem space and in machine space. Become familiar with important technical concepts and with concurrency folklore.
Content
We will cover all aspects of high-performance computing ranging from architecture through programming up to algorithms. We will start with a discussion of caches and cache coherence in practical computer systems. We will dive into parallel programming concepts such as memory models, locks, and lock-free. We will cover performance modeling and parallel design principles as well as basic parallel algorithms.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC , WBZ
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 120 minutes
- Aids
- None
Registration & Places
- Signup End
- 27.09.2026
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Design of Parallel and High-Performance Computing | No time listed | 2 h weekly |
| exercise | Design of Parallel and High-Performance Computing | No time listed | 2 h weekly |