151-0116-10L High Performance Computing for Science and Engineering (HPCSE) for Engineers II
| Semester | Spring Semester 2018 |
| Lecturers | P. Koumoutsakos, P. Chatzidoukas |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |||||||||||||
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| 151-0116-00 G | High Performance Computing for Science and Engineering (HPCSE) II Lecture: 13-15h Exercises: 10-12h The exercises begin in the second week of the semester. | 4 hrs |
| P. Koumoutsakos, P. Chatzidoukas |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | This course focuses on programming methods and tools for parallel computing on multi and many-core architectures. Emphasis will be placed on practical and computational aspects of Uncertainty Quantification and Propagation including the implementation of relevant algorithms on HPC architectures. |
| Learning objective | The course will teach - programming models and tools for multi and many-core architectures - fundamental concepts of Uncertainty Quantification and Propagation (UQ+P) for computational models of systems in Engineering and Life Sciences |
| Content | High Performance Computing: - Advanced topics in shared-memory programming - Advanced topics in MPI - GPU architectures and CUDA programming Uncertainty Quantification: - Uncertainty quantification under parametric and non-parametric modeling uncertainty - Bayesian inference with model class assessment - Markov Chain Monte Carlo simulation |
| Lecture notes | http://www.cse-lab.ethz.ch/index.php/teaching/42-teaching/classes/704-hpcse2 Class notes, handouts |
| Literature | - Class notes - Introduction to High Performance Computing for Scientists and Engineers, G. Hager and G. Wellein - CUDA by example, J. Sanders and E. Kandrot - Data Analysis: A Bayesian Tutorial, Devinderjit Sivia |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 4 credits |
| Examiners | P. Koumoutsakos, P. Chatzidoukas |
| Type | end-of-semester examination |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is only offered at the end after the course unit. Repetition only possible after re-enrolling. |
| Additional information on mode of examination | written 180 minutes |
Learning materials
| Main link | Course web page |
| Only public learning materials are listed. | |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
