CSCI2550
(Formerly CS255 )Parallel Computation: Models, Algorithms, Limits
- Instructor(s):
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Franco P. Preparata - Course Home Page:
| Offered This Year? | No |
| When Offered? | Occasionally |
Description
The theoretical foundations of parallel algorithmics. Analysis of the most important models of parallel computation, such as directed-acyclic computation graphs, shared memory and networks, and standard data-exchange schemes (common address space and message-passing). Algorithmic techniques with numerous examples are cast mostly in the data-parallel framework. Finally, limitations to parallelizability (P-completeness) are analyzed. The content of the course is likely to change as technology evolves. Written permission required for undergraduates.