ESE 565 - Parallel Processing Architectures

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to parallel processing. Topics include types of parallelism, classification of parallel computers, functional organizations, interconnection networks, memory organizations, control methods, parallel programming, parallel algorithms, performance enhancement techniques and design examples for SIMD array processors, loosely coupled multiprocessors, and tightly coupled multiprocessors. A brief overview of dataflow and reduction machines will also be given.

3 credits

Prerequisite(s): ESE 545 or equivalent

Grading Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)

Offered Spring