Parallel and Distributed Computing
Course Introduction and Weekly Plan
Slide 1: Introduction to Parallel and Distributed Computing
• Definition:
o Parallel Computing: Simultaneous execution of tasks on multiple processors.
o Distributed Computing: Tasks are divided across multiple machines to achieve a
common goal.
• Applications:
o Scientific simulations, real-time analytics, cloud services, and AI/ML.
• Challenges:
o Synchronization, fault tolerance, scalability, and load balancing.
Slide 2: Course Objectives
By the end of the course, students will:
1. Understand fundamental principles and challenges of parallel and distributed computing.
2. Apply programming models (e.g., MPI, OpenMP) and languages (e.g., C#).
3. Develop scalable distributed systems using frameworks and tools.
4. Optimize performance using profiling tools and metrics.
5. Design fault-tolerant systems.
Slide 3: Tools and Technologies
• Programming Languages:
o Primary: C#, Python (optional)
o Libraries: Task Parallel Library (TPL), MPI
• Frameworks:
o .NET Core, SignalR, gRPC
• Distributed Systems Tools:
o Hadoop, Spark, Docker, Kubernetes
• Cloud Platforms:
o Azure, AWS, Google Cloud
Slide 4: Weekly Plan Overview
• Week 1: Introduction and Setup
• Week 2: Parallel Programming Models
• Week 3: Multithreading and Synchronization
• Week 4: Asynchronous Programming
• Week 5: Introduction to Distributed Systems
• Week 6: Message Passing Techniques
• Week 7: REST APIs and gRPC
• Week 8: Fault Tolerance and Scalability
• Week 9: Big Data Frameworks (Hadoop, Spark)
• Week 10: Cloud and Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Week 11: Real-Time Systems (SignalR, WebSockets)
• Week 12: Performance Analysis and Optimization
• Week 13: Capstone Project Development
• Week 14: Capstone Project Implementation
• Week 15: Final Exam and Presentations
Slide 5: Assignments and Practical Work
• Weekly Assignments:
o Research topics, pseudo-code exercises, and implementation tasks.
• Practical Labs:
o Real-world programming tasks using C# and other tools.
• Capstone Project:
o Design and implement a scalable distributed system.
Slide 6: Assessment Plan
• Quizzes: Weekly quizzes (10%)
• Assignments: Programming and research tasks (15%)
• Practical Labs: Implementation-based evaluation (20%)
• Capstone Project: Group-based project (30%)
• Final Exam: Comprehensive evaluation (25%)
Slide 7: Getting Started
• Prerequisites:
o Operating Systems, basic C# programming
• Software Setup:
o Visual Studio, Docker, Azure free tier
• Resources:
o “Distributed Systems: Principles and Paradigms” by A. Tanenbaum
o Official Documentation: .NET Core, MPI
Slide 8: Key Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
1. Explain principles of parallel and distributed systems.
2. Write parallel programs using C# and libraries.
3. Develop distributed systems using microservices and APIs.
4. Evaluate and optimize performance metrics.
5. Build scalable systems for real-world applications.
Slide 9: Contact Information
• Instructor: [Your Name]
• Email: [Your Email]
• Office Hours: [Your Schedule]
• Resources and Announcements: [Learning Management System/Website]
Slide 10: Thank You! Questions?
