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227-0627-00L 6 Credits BSC , DS , MSC , WBZ D-ITET , D-INFK , D-MATH
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Parallel Computer System Architecture

Architektur Paralleler Computersysteme

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Anton Gunzinger
VVZ CR 4.47

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:24:42

Abstract

This lecture gives an overview of the requirements and the architecture of parallel computer systems.

Objective

Understand the function, the design and the performance modeling of parallel computer systems.

Content

Short repetition of computer architecture in general (structure, pipeline processing, caches). Requirements of parallel computer systems. Architecture, programming models, performance modelling and communication in parallel computer systems. Selected architectures and sample applications.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Script and exercices sheets.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , DS , MSC , WBZ
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Architektur Paralleler Computersysteme
Diese Vorlesung ersetzt die Vorlesungen Computer System-Entwurf I (bis HS 2007) und Computer System-Entwurf II (bis FS 2008).
  • Mon 08:15-12:00 (ETZ E 8)
4 h weekly

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