General-Purpose computing on Graphics Processing Units Field of study: Computer Science
Programme code: 08-S2INIA15.2016

Module name: General-Purpose computing on Graphics Processing Units
Module code: 08-IN-GWK-S2-PKG
Programme code: 08-S2INIA15.2016
Semester: summer semester 2017/2018
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
Aim of the subject is making the student familiar with parallel computing technique on GPU graphic processors. The course covers basics of C++, DirectCompute and OpenCL together with hardware aspects of graphic cards calculations.
Prerequisites:
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Key reading:
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Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Can work individually or in a team, understands the meaning of intellectual honesty in his own and others activities, acts ethically. Understands the need of constant improving his competences. [PKG -K_7]
 K_2_A_I_K01 [1/5] K_2_A_I_K03 [1/5] K_2_A_I_K04 [1/5]
Can think creatively, formulate opinions about basic issues, current state and developmental trends in IT and understands non-technical issues of professional activities. [PKG -K_8]
 K_2_A_I_K02 [1/5] K_2_A_I_K05 [1/5] K_2_A_I_K06 [1/5]
Can estimate time and memory complexity of parallel algorithms, can transform the chosen sequential algorithms into parallel ones, knows and understands problems connected with processing parallel calculations. [PKG -U_4]
 K_2_A_I_U13 [1/5] K_2_A_I_U14 [1/5]
Can design a parallel algorithm structure, understands properties of parallel algorithms, their limitations and knows tasks scheduling mechanisms. [PKG -U_5]
 K_2_A_I_U14 [1/5] K_2_A_I_U20 [1/5] K_2_A_I_U21 [1/5]
Can develop software taking advantage of CUDA C, Thrust, DirectCompute or OpenCL. Can use literature resources and skillfully interpret acquired information. [PKG -U_6]
 K_2_A_I_U01 [1/5] K_2_A_I_U02 [1/5] K_2_A_I_U03 [1/5] K_2_A_I_U05 [1/5] K_2_A_I_U06 [1/5] K_2_A_I_U14 [1/5]
Knows hardware architecture of GPU processors and graphic cards, knows mechanisms and communication structures CPU-GPU. [PKG-W_1]
 K_2_A_I_W04 [1/5]
Knows properties of parallel algorithms, understands techniques of computational parallelization at the instruction level, data and tasks. [PKG -W_2]
 K_2_A_I_W01 [1/5] K_2_A_I_W09 [1/5]
Knows principles of programming GPU processors using CUDA C and Thrust C++ library, knows and understands functionality of DirectCompute library and OpenCL language in parallel processing. Understands trends in IT development and methods of software engineering. [PKG -W_3]
 K_2_A_I_W06 [1/5] K_2_A_I_W07 [1/5] K_2_A_I_W14 [1/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Reports [PKG _w_1]
Systematic execution of the laboratory works course connected with the executed project.
 PKG -K_7 PKG -K_8 PKG -U_4 PKG -U_5 PKG -U_6
Project [PKG _w_2]
Executing a semester project in the range of educational effects accepted in the module.
 PKG -K_7 PKG -K_8 PKG -U_4 PKG -U_5 PKG -U_6 PKG-W_1 PKG -W_2 PKG -W_3
Presentation [PKG _w_3]
Giving audio-visual presentation in front of the group, discussing assumptions and accepted method of specific problem solution, analysis and evaluation of the project goal.
 PKG -K_7 PKG -K_8
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [PKG _fs_1]
Presenting educational content with use of audio-visual aids.
 15
Individual studying of lectures subject matter and advised literature.
 5 Reports [PKG _w_1] Project [PKG _w_2] Presentation [PKG _w_3]
laboratory classes [PKG _fs_2]
Practical realization of the educational content, consisting on, among others, acquiring the skill and experience in efficient use of CUDA C, Thrust, DirectCompute or OpenCL libraries. The classes are held using computer stations and appropriate software.
 45
Individual preparation for laboratory classes and periodical reports of project works proceedings. Systematic execution of reports of project works proceedings. Individual or in several person group, execution of the project and its documentation. Preparing an audio-visual presentation about executed project and presenting it in front of the group.
25 Reports [PKG _w_1] Project [PKG _w_2] Presentation [PKG _w_3]
Attachments
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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