Title Teaching scientific computing: a model-centered approach to pipeline and parallel programming with C /
Authors Dolgopolovas, Vladimiras ; Dagienė, Valentina ; Minkevičius, Saulius ; Sakalauskas, Leonidas
DOI 10.1155/2015/820803
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Is Part of Scientific programming.. Amsterdam : IOS Press. 2015, vol. 2015, Article ID 820803, p. [1-18].. ISSN 1058-9244. eISSN 1875-919X
Keywords [eng] Scientific Computing ; A Model-Centered Approach ; Pipeline ; Parallel Programming ; C
Abstract [eng] The aim of this study is to present an approach to the introduction into pipeline and parallel computing, using a model of the multiphase queueing system. Pipeline computing, including software pipelines, is among the key concepts in modern computing and electronics engineering. The modern computer science and engineering education requires a comprehensive curriculum, so the introduction to pipeline and parallel computing is the essential topic to be included in the curriculum. At the same time, the topic is among the most motivating tasks due to the comprehensive multidisciplinary and technical requirements. To enhance the educational process, the paper proposes a novel model-centered framework and develops the relevant learning objects. It allows implementing an educational platform of constructivist learning process, thus enabling learners’ experimentation with the provided programming models, obtaining learners’ competences of the modern scientific research and computational thinking, and capturing the relevant technical knowledge. It also provides an integral platform that allows a simultaneous and comparative introduction to pipelining and parallel computing. The programming language C for developing programming models and message passing interface (MPI) and OpenMP parallelization tools have been chosen for implementation.
Published Amsterdam : IOS Press
Type Journal article
Language English
Publication date 2015
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