CSCI 317 Mike Heroux1 Class Introduction CSCI 317 Mike Heroux

CSCI 317 Mike Heroux2 Class Objectives 1.To gain an understanding of and appreciation for parallel computing. 2.To be able to analyze computer algorithms for complexity and dependencies that impact performance. 3.To understand computer architecture features that have an impact on software performance. 4.To understand how coding style impacts performance. 5.To develop “practically optimal” a la Mary Poppins, implementations of algorithms for a class of target architectures.

CSCI 317 Mike Heroux3 Class Overview and Grading The class website is at the URL: Here.

Class Meeting Structure 1Discuss previous assignments. Note: Could take most of class! 2Take quiz. 3Cover new material. Note: Usually brief. 4Get assignments for next class. CSCI 317 Mike Heroux4

5 Computing Environments Standard Linux. Windows. Linux Clusters. Windows Cluster. Beefy and Beast Systems. Languages: C, C++ Programming environments: –Command line, Visual Studio, Eclipse, Xcode.