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Elements of SupercomputingLaajuus (1 cr)

Code: TT00CD96

Credits

1 op

Teaching language

  • English
  • Finnish

Objective

Modern technological, scientific and industrial breakthroughs require more and more sophisticated and advanced tools in solving the greatest challenges of the world and human kind. We need supercomputers.

Supercomputers are immensely powerful machines capable of advanced modeling and computing with seemingly endless increase of performance. But how powerful is a supercomputer in practice? How are they built and why do we need them? What are their main advantages and possibilities? How are supercomputers used?

In this online course we’ll examine these questions and many more. You will learn 1) the essential vocabulary needed to understand what supercomputing really is all about, 2) the fundamentals of supercomputers and high performance computing, and 3) how supercomputers are utilized. By the end of the course, you will have the theoretical knowledge needed to explain the basic principles of a supercomputer and high performance computing. We’ll also take a look at some real-life examples and practical use cases of these amazing machines.

There are two language versions of the course. The English version will be available from 13.12.2021. The Finnish version will be available in spring 2022.

Enroll in a course at: https://edukamu.fi/elements-of-supercomputing
For KAMK students the study credit is automatically registered into PAKKI system within few weeks after the completion of the course.

Content

Introduction to HPC
What is a supercomputer?
Running and using a supercomputer
Parallel computing concepts
Mote technical aspects of parallel computing
HPC programming (optional)

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To complete the course short exams must be passed and every knowledge check question must be answered correctly.

Further information

Level: Basic, no prerequisites
Time to complete: Approximately 15-30 hours (1 ECTS credit)
Structure: Six thematic chapters (chapter 6 is optional)
Evaluation: Short exam at the end of chapters 1-5
Grading: Pass/Fail

There are two language versions of the course. The English version will be available from 13.12.2021. The Finnish version will be available in spring 2022.

en
Enrollment

01.01.2023 - 31.12.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Business

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Information Technology
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology
Teachers
  • Taneli Rantaharju
Groups
  • VAPVAL2023
    VAPVAL2023

Objective

Modern technological, scientific and industrial breakthroughs require more and more sophisticated and advanced tools in solving the greatest challenges of the world and human kind. We need supercomputers.

Supercomputers are immensely powerful machines capable of advanced modeling and computing with seemingly endless increase of performance. But how powerful is a supercomputer in practice? How are they built and why do we need them? What are their main advantages and possibilities? How are supercomputers used?

In this online course we’ll examine these questions and many more. You will learn 1) the essential vocabulary needed to understand what supercomputing really is all about, 2) the fundamentals of supercomputers and high performance computing, and 3) how supercomputers are utilized. By the end of the course, you will have the theoretical knowledge needed to explain the basic principles of a supercomputer and high performance computing. We’ll also take a look at some real-life examples and practical use cases of these amazing machines.

There are two language versions of the course. The English version will be available from 13.12.2021. The Finnish version will be available in spring 2022.

Enroll in a course at: https://edukamu.fi/elements-of-supercomputing
For KAMK students the study credit is automatically registered into PAKKI system within few weeks after the completion of the course.

Content

Introduction to HPC
What is a supercomputer?
Running and using a supercomputer
Parallel computing concepts
Mote technical aspects of parallel computing
HPC programming (optional)

Teaching methods

Opintojakso on itsenäisesti suoritettava verkkokurssi Edukamu-alustalla. Ilmoittautuminen Edukamussa:

suomenkielinen kurssi: https://edukamu.fi/elements-of-supercomputing-fi
englanninkielinen kurssi: https://edukamu.fi/elements-of-supercomputing

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To complete the course short exams must be passed and every knowledge check question must be answered correctly.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites.

Further information

Level: Basic, no prerequisites
Time to complete: Approximately 15-30 hours (1 ECTS credit)
Structure: Six thematic chapters (chapter 6 is optional)
Evaluation: Short exam at the end of chapters 1-5
Grading: Pass/Fail

There are two language versions of the course. The English version will be available from 13.12.2021. The Finnish version will be available in spring 2022.

en
Enrollment

02.12.2021 - 31.12.2021

Timing

01.01.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Information Technology
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology
Teacher in charge

Taneli Rantaharju

Objective

Modern technological, scientific and industrial breakthroughs require more and more sophisticated and advanced tools in solving the greatest challenges of the world and human kind. We need supercomputers.

Supercomputers are immensely powerful machines capable of advanced modeling and computing with seemingly endless increase of performance. But how powerful is a supercomputer in practice? How are they built and why do we need them? What are their main advantages and possibilities? How are supercomputers used?

In this online course we’ll examine these questions and many more. You will learn 1) the essential vocabulary needed to understand what supercomputing really is all about, 2) the fundamentals of supercomputers and high performance computing, and 3) how supercomputers are utilized. By the end of the course, you will have the theoretical knowledge needed to explain the basic principles of a supercomputer and high performance computing. We’ll also take a look at some real-life examples and practical use cases of these amazing machines.

There are two language versions of the course. The English version will be available from 13.12.2021. The Finnish version will be available in spring 2022.

Enroll in a course at: https://edukamu.fi/elements-of-supercomputing
For KAMK students the study credit is automatically registered into PAKKI system within few weeks after the completion of the course.

Content

Introduction to HPC
What is a supercomputer?
Running and using a supercomputer
Parallel computing concepts
Mote technical aspects of parallel computing
HPC programming (optional)

Evaluation scale

Hylätty/Hyväksytty

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To complete the course short exams must be passed and every knowledge check question must be answered correctly.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites.

Further information

Level: Basic, no prerequisites
Time to complete: Approximately 15-30 hours (1 ECTS credit)
Structure: Six thematic chapters (chapter 6 is optional)
Evaluation: Short exam at the end of chapters 1-5
Grading: Pass/Fail

There are two language versions of the course. The English version will be available from 13.12.2021. The Finnish version will be available in spring 2022.

en
Enrollment

14.02.2022 - 31.12.2022

Timing

01.01.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Business

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Information Technology
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology
Teachers
  • Taneli Rantaharju
Groups
  • VAPVAL2022
    VAPVAL2022

Objective

Modern technological, scientific and industrial breakthroughs require more and more sophisticated and advanced tools in solving the greatest challenges of the world and human kind. We need supercomputers.

Supercomputers are immensely powerful machines capable of advanced modeling and computing with seemingly endless increase of performance. But how powerful is a supercomputer in practice? How are they built and why do we need them? What are their main advantages and possibilities? How are supercomputers used?

In this online course we’ll examine these questions and many more. You will learn 1) the essential vocabulary needed to understand what supercomputing really is all about, 2) the fundamentals of supercomputers and high performance computing, and 3) how supercomputers are utilized. By the end of the course, you will have the theoretical knowledge needed to explain the basic principles of a supercomputer and high performance computing. We’ll also take a look at some real-life examples and practical use cases of these amazing machines.

There are two language versions of the course. The English version will be available from 13.12.2021. The Finnish version will be available in spring 2022.

Enroll in a course at: https://edukamu.fi/elements-of-supercomputing
For KAMK students the study credit is automatically registered into PAKKI system within few weeks after the completion of the course.

Content

Introduction to HPC
What is a supercomputer?
Running and using a supercomputer
Parallel computing concepts
Mote technical aspects of parallel computing
HPC programming (optional)

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To complete the course short exams must be passed and every knowledge check question must be answered correctly.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites.

Further information

Level: Basic, no prerequisites
Time to complete: Approximately 15-30 hours (1 ECTS credit)
Structure: Six thematic chapters (chapter 6 is optional)
Evaluation: Short exam at the end of chapters 1-5
Grading: Pass/Fail

There are two language versions of the course. The English version will be available from 13.12.2021. The Finnish version will be available in spring 2022.