Apr 18, 2024  
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2020-21 
    
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2020-21 [Archived Catalog]

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CS 6050 - Parallel Computation Theory


Topics in the theory of parallel computation are explored. Topics include the PRAM model, the Boolean circuit model, uniform circuit families, parallel complexity classes, reducibility, P-completeness, and the approximation of P-complete problems.

Requisites: CS 5040 or 5060
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to describe complexity classes associated with parallel and circuit models.
  • Students will be able to analyze parallel algorithms for various parallel computing models.
  • Students will be able to describe parallel models of computation.
  • Students will be able to construct a proof of P-completeness.
  • Students will be able to describe P-completeness.
  • Students will be able to construct parallel algorithms for various parallel computing models.



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