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Theory of Parallel Hardware


  • Credit: 3-0-9 H-level Graduate Credit
  • Prerequisites: 6.046J (algorithms) and 6.004 (computation structures), or equivalent
  • Instructors:
    • Prof. Charles E. Leiserson, MIT EECS and CSAIL
    • Prof. Michael Bender, SUNY, Stony Brook
    • Dr. Bradley Kuszmaul, MIT CSAIL
This class covers mathematical foundations of parallel hardware, from computer arithmetic to physical design, focusing on algorithmic underpinnings. Topics include arithmetic circuits, parallel prefix, systolic arrays, retiming, clocking methodologies, boolean logic, sorting networks, interconnection networks, hypercubic networks, P-completeness, VLSI layout theory, reconfigurable wiring, fat-trees, and area-time complexity. The class is suitable for both theory and systems students. M.Eng. students can use the class to satisfy their Engineering Concentration in either Theoretical Computer Science or Computer Systems and Architecture Engineering. If you expect to register for this class, please send email as soon as possible so that the course staff can plan resources appropriately.

Finals Announcement

The 6.896 final examination will be administered in class from 10:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. on Wednesday, May 12, 2004. All students will be allowed two 8.5"x11" sheets of handwritten notes during this closed-book exam. The exam will cover all topics of the course and test for understanding of material rather than in-depth problem solving. Students will be expected to solve problems reasonable for a one and a half hour final. A problem session will be held in class on Monday, May 10, to review problem-set solutions for the second half of the course. Optionally, students may choose to take the exam on Wednesday, May 19th, at 9:00 A.M. in Walker. Students who wish to take this option should inform the TA A.S.A.P.


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