Examines a range of topics involved in using parallel operations to improve computational performance. Discusses parallel architectures, parallel algorithms and parallel programming languages. Architectures covered include vector computers, multiprocessors, network computers, and data flow machines. Department enforced prereq., background in computer organization, introduction to programming languages and elementary numerical analysis. Same as CSCI 5551. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite courses ECEN 4593 and CSCI 3653 (all minimum grade D-).
