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| Code | EE654 |
| Name | Parallel Computer Architecture |
| Semester | . Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MEHMET FATİH AKAY |
Course Goal
The main objective of this course is to study the fundamental and newly developing hardware and software topics in parallel computer architecture (PCA), including concepts, models, methods, metrics, systems, and applications.
Course Content
PCA components & systems, PCA Architectures, Parallel programming models and languages, Parallel application design and implementation, Performance evaluation (Performance metrics: speedup, efficiency, scalability)
Course Precondition
Resources
P. Pacheco, M. Malensek, An Introduction to Parallel Programming (2nd Edition), Morgan Kaufmann, Publishers, 2022. • J. L. Hennessy and D. Patterson, Computer Architecture: A Quantitative Approach (6th Edition), Morgan Kaufmann Publishers, 2019.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Detect and address inefficiencies in parallel software. |
| LO02 | Design and evaluate software for multiple parallel platforms. |
| LO03 | Design and evaluate hardware for shared memory. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Being able to specialize in at least one of the branches that form the foundations of electrical-electronic engineering by increasing the level of knowledge beyond the undergraduate level. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To comprehend the integrity of all the subjects included in the field of specialization. | 2 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knowing and following the current scientific literature in the field of specialization | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction of the field with other related branches. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to do theoretical and experimental work | 3 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To create a complete scientific text by compiling the information obtained from the research. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To work on the thesis topic programmatically, following the logical integrity required by the subject within the framework determined by the advisor. | 5 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To search for literature in scientific databases, particularly the ability to correctly and accurately scan databases and evaluate and categorize listed items. | 2 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knowledge of English at a level that can easily read and understand a scientific text written in English in the field of specialization | 3 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Compile information on his/her expertise in a presentation format and present it understandably and effectively. | 2 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to write a computer program in a familiar programming language, generally for a specific purpose, specifically related to the field of expertise. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Being able to guide and take the initiative in environments that require solving problems related to the field | 3 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Ability to communicate with people in an appropriate language | 1 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To be able to produce projects, policies, and processes in the field of expertise and to evaluate these elements | 3 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Ability to research new topics based on existing research experience | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
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| 1 | Forms of parallelism | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
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| 2 | Parallel programming models | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
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| 3 | Cache coherence | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
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| 4 | Memory consistency | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
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| 5 | Synchronization I | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
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| 6 | Synchronization II | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
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| 7 | Repeat Before Exam | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
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| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Exam evaluation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
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| 10 | Interconnection networks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
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| 11 | Interconnection networks Software efficiency optimization | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
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| 12 | Software efficiency optimization | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
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| 13 | Example of Software efficiency optimization | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
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| 14 | GPU architecture programming | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
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| 15 | Sample of Problems | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
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| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |