This is a course focused on advanced research computing literacy, designed for graduate students who are preparing to utilize high-performance computers in their research. The course does not assume any prerequisites, but prior knowledge in scientific computing and some exposure to computers would be beneficial.
Comprising multiple sections, this course covers a broad range of topics at an introductory level. It begins with an overview of what constitutes a supercomputer and introduces the available supercomputing resources across Canada. Subsequent sections delve into the fundamentals of modern computer architecture, scientific computing, parallel computing, GPU utilization, and extend to topics such as relational databases and visualization techniques. Each section serves as an introduction and guide, directing learners to related in-depth courses for further exploration.
Live online classes will take place from Tues. Mar. 16 to Thurs. April 15 from 1 P.M. to 2 P.M. (NOTE: Other courses are on Tuesdays and Fridays but this course does not --this course takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays.) The actual dates and times the sessions of this course are:
- Tues. Mar. 16 and Thurs. Mar. 18 from 1 P.M. to 2 P.M. Eastern Time.
- Tues. Mar. 23 and Thurs. Mar. 25 from 1 P.M. to 2 P.M. Eastern Time.
- Tues. Mar. 30 and Thurs. Apr. 1 from 1 P.M. to 2 P.M. Eastern Time.
- Tues. Apr. 6 and Thurs. Apr. 8 from 1 P.M. to 2 P.M. Eastern Time.
- Tues. Apr. 13 and Thurs. Apr. 15 from 1 P.M. to 2 P.M. Eastern Time.