Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | MULTI-CORE and MULTI-PROCESSOR PROGRAMMING | ||
Code | COMP528 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr A Lisitsa Computer Science A.Lisitsa@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2016-17 | Level 7 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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Learning Outcomes |
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At the end of the module students should be able to:
Explain the concepts of multi-core processors and systems and parallel architectures, their advantages and challenges of their programming. |
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Appraise the differences between various programming techniques and programming patterns available for parallel programming for multi-core systems and parallel architectures. |
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Design parallel multi-threaded programs using the most appropriate for a particular application approach, using one of MPI, OpenMP, CUDA, or a combination of thereof. |
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Design and implement reasonably sophisticated parallel multi-threaded programs demonstrating reasonable scalability on multi-core and parallel systems using MPI, OpenMP, or CUDA, or the combination of thereof. | |
Analyse and evaluate the efficiency and scalability of parallel multi-threaded programs for multi-core parallel systems. |
Syllabus |
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture - |
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Tutorial - |
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Laboratory Work - |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
24 |
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12 |
42 | |||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 108 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Unseen Written Exam | 90 | Semester 1 | 60 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Final Exam Notes (applying to all assessments) 4 assessment tasks This work is not marked anonymously. Re-sit arrangements: Each re-sit assessment task will be different from the original assessment, except in the case of a skills-based assessment task, but the type of assessment will be the same; the deadline for the submission of work for each re-sit assessment task will be set by the module co-ordinator and will be part of the description of the assessment task; the deadline will typically fall within the re-sit period; the description of a re-sit assessment task will be provided at least four weeks before the deadline for the submission of work for the the task. Written examination |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Coursework | 48 hours expected fo | Semester 1 | 10 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Assessment 1 |
Coursework | 48 hours expected fo | Semester 1 | 10 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Assessment 2 |
Coursework | 48 hours expected fo | Semester 1 | 10 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Assessment 3 |
Coursework | 48 hours expected fo | Semester 1 | 10 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Assessment 4 |
Recommended Texts |
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