A real introduction to supercomputing: a user training course

Author

Hanson, Floyd B.

Author_Institution

Dept. of Math., Stat. & Comput. Sci., Illinois Univ., Chicago, IL, USA

fYear

1990

fDate

12-16 Nov 1990

Firstpage

376

Lastpage

385

Abstract

An introductory graduate course on supercomputing for computer science, applied science, and engineering majors is described. The interests of the students cover a broad range, from training as engineering or scientific supercomputer users to computer scientists interested in algorithmic, architectural, and statistical issues. An essential feature of this course is the use of real supercomputer time on several machines of advanced architecture. Remote supercomputer access is obtained from the national supercomputing centers. The students do several small group research projects on supercomputers, concerning performance, algorithm design, and applications. A number of techniques are used to enhance the learning environment, such as local user guides, preparation for access difficulties, and appropriate beginning problems

Keywords

computer science education; educational courses; algorithm design; computer scientists; graduate course; group research projects; national supercomputing centers; performance; scientific supercomputer users; supercomputer access; Algorithm design and analysis; Application software; Computer science; Concurrent computing; Laboratories; Mathematics; Microcomputers; Statistics; Supercomputers; Workstations;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Supercomputing '90., Proceedings of

Conference_Location

New York, NY

Print_ISBN

0-8186-2056-0

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/SUPERC.1990.130044

Filename

130044