151-0107-20L High Performance Computing for Science and Engineering (HPCSE) I
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2018 |
| Lecturers | P. Koumoutsakos |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | This course gives an introduction into algorithms and numerical methods for parallel computing for multi and many-core architectures and for applications from problems in science and engineering. |
| Objective | Introduction to HPC for scientists and engineers Fundamental of: 1. Parallel Computing Architectures 2. MultiCores 3. ManyCores |
| Content | Parallel Programming models and languages (OpenMP, MPI). Parallel Performance metrics and Code Optimization. Examples based on grid and particle methods for solving Partial Differential Equations and on fundamentals of stochastic optimisation and machine learning. |
| Lecture notes | http://www.cse-lab.ethz.ch/teaching/hpcse-i_hs18/ Class notes, handouts |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a two-semester course together with 151-0116-00L High Performance Computing for Science and Engineering (HPCSE) for CSE
(next semester)
| |
| For programme regulations (Examination block) | Bachelor's Programme in Computational Science and Engineering 2012; Version 13.12.2016 (Examination Block Core Courses) Bachelor's Programme in Computational Science and Engineering 2016; Version 27.03.2018 (Examination Block Core Courses) |
| ECTS credits | 11 credits |
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Performance assessment as a semester course
(other programmes)
| |
| ECTS credits | 4 credits |
| Examiners | P. Koumoutsakos |
| Type | end-of-semester examination |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is only offered at the end after the course unit. Repetition only possible after re-enrolling. |
| Additional information on mode of examination | written, 180 minutes. |
| If the course unit is part of an examination block, the credits are allocated for the successful completion of the whole block. This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. | |
Learning materials
| No public learning materials available. | |
| Only public learning materials are listed. |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||||||||||||||
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| 151-0107-20 G | High Performance Computing for Science and Engineering (HPCSE) I Lecture: 10-12h Exercises: 8-10h The exercises begin in the second week of the semester. | 4 hrs |
| P. Koumoutsakos |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
