Module Specification |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
1. | Module Title | High Performance Computing |
2. | Module Code | COMP328 |
3. | Year | Session 2023-24 |
4. | Originating Department | Computer Science |
5. | Faculty | Fac of Science & Engineering |
6. | Semester | Second Semester |
7. | CATS Level | Level 6 FHEQ |
8. | CATS Value | 15 |
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15. | Location | Main Liverpool City Campus |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | ||||||||
16. | Study Hours |
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17. | Private Study |
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18. | TOTAL HOURS |
150 |
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Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
COMP201 Software Engineering I; COMP281 Principles of C and Memory Management; COMP122 Object-Oriented Programming |
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Assessment |
32. | EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Resit/resubmission opportunity |
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(328) Final Exam written exam that will test on each learning outcome and cover all key points of the syllabus. | 120 | 70 |
33. | CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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(328.1) CA1 Assessment hands-on assessment to write an efficient parallel programme to solve a problem that will be defined and explained to the studies, by making use of the university HPC cluster | 0 | 20 | |||||
(328.2) CA2 Engagement Tasks The completion of two engagement tasks throughout the module which covers material from Labs. One testing LO1 and the other testing LO2. | 0 | 10 |