Teaching parallel computing concepts with a desktop computer
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Parallel computing is currently used in many engineering problems. However, because of limitations in curriculum design, it is not always possible to offer students specific formal teaching in this topic. Furthermore, parallel machines are still too expensive for many institutions. The latest microprocessors, such as Intel’s Pentium III and IV, embody single instruction multiple-data (SIMD) type parallel features, which makes them a viable solution for introducing parallel computing concepts to students. Final year projects have been initiated utilizing SSE (streaming SIMD extensions) features and it has been observed that students can easily learn parallel programming concepts after going through some programming exercises. They can now experiment with parallel algorithms on their own PCs at home. Keywords
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| ID Code: | 38729 |
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| Item Type: | Contribution to Journal (Journal Article) |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Measurements or Duration: | 13 pages |
| Keywords: | SIMD paradigm, electrical engineering, parallel computing |
| ISSN: | 0020-7209 |
| Pure ID: | 34225627 |
| Divisions: | Past > QUT Faculties & Divisions > Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering |
| Copyright Owner: | Copyright 2004 Manchester University Press |
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| Deposited On: | 23 Nov 2010 00:15 |
| Last Modified: | 03 Mar 2024 06:22 |
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