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, elementary numerical analysis, or instructor consent. Same as ECEN 5553. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of CSCI 3656 and ECEN 4593 (all minimum grade D-). Restricted to graduate students or Computer Science Concurrent Degree (CSEN) majors only.
