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Archived Version 2003 - 2004
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Module Aims
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This module aims to introduce the student to issues involved in concurrent computing, and particularly to the paradigms used in parallel and distributed computing to address these issues
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Learning Outcomes
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On completion of the module, the student will be able to:
7 understand the fundamental concepts underlying concurrent computing;
7 understand various paradigms for concurrent computing;
7 develop solutions to classical concurrent computing problems;
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
24
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Tutorials |
0
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
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Independent Learning Time |
51
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Total |
75
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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· Architectural classification schemes.
· Parallel Speed-up.
· Threads.
· Critical sections and mutual exclusion.
· Semaphores.
· Monitors.
· Message Passing, Synchronous and Asynchronous, Types of message passing processes:
· Filters, Clients, Servers and Peers.
· Transactions.
· RPC.
· Rendezvous.
· Languages for concurrent programming:SR, Occam, Ada and Linda.
· Load Balancing and Resource Allocation.
· Fault tolerance.
· Parallel Complexity Theory.
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 25% | Examination Weight | 75% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Essential
Fundamentals of Concurrent, Multi-Threadeaded and Distributed Algorithms, G.R. Andrews.
Supplementary
Concurrent Programming, G.R. Andrews, Benjamin/Cummings, 1991
ISBN: 0805300864
Principles of Concurrent and Distributed Programming, M. Ben-Ari, Prentice Hall, 1990
ISBN: 013711821X
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| CACSSE | BSc in Computer Apps (Comp Sci-Soft Eng) |
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