High-Performance Computing (COSC3500)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2021
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
Schools
Info Tech & Elec Engineering, Mathematics & Physics School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
4 Contact hours
Incompatible
COSC7502
Prerequisite
COSC2500 or CSSE2002
Recommended prerequisite
SCIE2100, COSC3000
Assessment methods
Assignments, case studies, project, labs
Course enquiries
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
This course teaches the methods and technology of high-performance computing and its usage in solving scientific problems. Major topics include: grid and cluster computing, parallel computing, agent-based modelling and simulation. The course is interdisciplinary in nature, incorporating a number of case studies in biology, physics, chemistry, and engineering.
