Torsten Hoefler: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2015 |
Name | Prof. Dr. Torsten Hoefler |
Field | Scalable Parallel Computing |
Address | Inst. f. Hochleistungsrechnersyst. ETH Zürich, OAT V 15 Andreasstrasse 5 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
Telephone | +41 44 632 63 44 |
torsten.hoefler@inf.ethz.ch | |
URL | http://htor.inf.ethz.ch |
Department | Computer Science |
Relationship | Full Professor |
Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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252-0062-00L | Operating Systems and Networks | 8 credits | 4V + 3U | T. Hoefler, A. Perrig | |
Abstract | This is an introductory course on computer networks and operating systems, with a particular focus on networking in the Internet and monolithic operating systems like Linux and Windows. Network and OS programming at different levels is an integral part of the course. | ||||
Objective | This course is intended as an introduction to both computer networking and operating systems for computer scientists. Students will get a comprehensive overview of the key protocols and the general architecture of the Internet, as one example of more general principles in network design, and acquire hands-on experience in programming different aspects of a computer network. In addition, the course provides a full introduction to modern operating system design, including memory management, scheduling, I/O, protection, and so on. The architecture of Unix-like operating systems (such as Linux) is used as an example of more general principles in OS design. | ||||
Lecture notes | The slides for each lecture will be made available in the web pages of the course, along with additional reference material. | ||||
Literature | The networking material will be based on the following text book: Computer Networks (5th Edition) Andrew S. Tanenbaum, David J. Wetherall Prentice Hall; 5 edition (October 7, 2010) In addition, the following textbook provides useful background for the operating systems material in the course: Modern Operating Systems (3rd Edition) Andrew S. Tanenbaum Prentice-Hall, 2007 | ||||
252-5251-00L | Computational Science | 2 credits | 2S | P. Arbenz, T. Hoefler, P. Koumoutsakos | |
Abstract | Class participants study and make a 40 minute presentation (in English) on fundamental papers of Computational Science. A preliminary discussion of the talk (structure, content, methodology) with the responsible professor is required. The talk has to be given in a way that the other seminar participants can understand it and learn from it. Participation throughout the semester is mandatory. | ||||
Objective | Studying and presenting fundamental works of Computational Science. Learning how to make a scientific presentation. | ||||
Content | Class participants study and make a 40 minute presentation (in English) on fundamental papers of Computational Science. A preliminary discussion of the talk (structure, content, methodology) with the responsible professor is required. The talk has to be given in a way that the other seminar participants can understand it and learn from it. Participation throughout the semester is mandatory. | ||||
Lecture notes | none | ||||
Literature | Papers will be distributed in the first seminar in the first week of the semester | ||||
263-2100-00L | Research Topics in Software Engineering Number of participants limited to 22. | 2 credits | 2S | T. Hoefler | |
Abstract | This seminar introduces students to fundamental results in parallel programming and design. Students will study and present research papers that span topics in both theory and practice, ranging from foundations parallel computing to applications. The focus will be on fundamental lower and upper bounds, thus, many papers will be dated. Students need a solid mathematical background. | ||||
Objective | At the end of the course, the students should be familiar with a broad range of key research results in the area of parallel computing, know how to read and assess papers in the area, and be able to highlight practical examples/applications, limitations of existing work, and outline potential improvements. | ||||
Content | A selection of research papers with a focus on foundations of parallel computing/programming. | ||||
Literature | The publications to be presented will be announced on the seminar home page at least one week before the first session. | ||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Papers will be distributed in the first session. |