Fall 2021 - CMPT 479 D100

Special Topics in Computing Systems (3)

Parallel &Distributed Computing

Class Number: 4709

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 14, 2021
    Tue, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    CMPT 300 with a minimum grade of C-.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Current topics in computing systems depending on faculty and student interest.

COURSE DETAILS:

The course aims to dive deeper into the principles, techniques and solutions involved in designing modern parallel software systems. This is an advanced course for students who have already taken CMPT 431 before. This is a project based course, meaning that students are expected to work on a term project (with multiple intermediate deadlines), and course readings will mostly involve research papers. Background in software systems, databases and parallel computing is preferable.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Topics

  • Shared Memory & Distributed Memory Models
  • Parallel Programming Models
  • Consistency Models
  • Scalable Analytics

Grading

NOTES:

Details about grading will be discussed in the first week of class.

Registrar Notes:

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TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2021

Teaching at SFU in fall 2021 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with approximately 70 to 80 per cent of classes in person/on campus, with safety plans in place.  Whether your course will be in-person or through remote methods will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

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Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the fall 2021 term.