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HPC Resources for Courses

Introduction

Instructors can utilize High-Performance Computing (HPC) resources for academic courses. Whether faculty are planning a course that involves computationally intensive tasks or introducing students to parallel computing concepts, the HPC environment can offer valuable resources.

Course Details

To request HPC resources for course, you need to fill out the form (the link to the form will be provided soon) and provide the following information.

Name of Course:

[Please provide the name of the course and a short description]

Estimated Number of Students:

[Enter the estimated number of students for the course]

Activities on HPC:

[Describe the specific activities that will involve the use of HPC resources. For example, simulations, data analysis, modeling, etc.]

Software Needed:

[Specify the software required for the course. Check the list of software installed on Wulver in Software. Include any specific versions or software not already available on the HPC cluster]

Notice Period

A minimum of 30 days' notice is required for requesting specific software installations or substantial resource allocations.

Utilizing HPC in a Course

HPC resources are good for the courses if they satisfy the following requirements.

  • Simulations and Modeling: Perform complex simulations and modeling exercises that require significant computational power.
  • Data Analysis: Conduct large-scale data analysis projects, exploring real-world datasets with efficiency.
  • Parallel Computing: Teach parallel computing concepts and applications by leveraging the cluster's parallel processing capabilities.
  • Optimization Problems: Solve optimization problems that benefit from parallel processing and distributed computing.
  • Scientific Research Projects: Enable students to work on scientific research projects that demand high-performance computing resources.

HPC Introduction

The HPC Facilitator is available to provide an introduction to High-Performance Computing. This introduction can be conducted in person or online based on the preferences and requirements of the course. The session covers:

  • Overview of HPC concepts
  • Accessing and navigating the HPC cluster
  • Basic job submission and monitoring
  • Filesystems on HPC cluster
  • Conclusion

By incorporating HPC resources into your course, you provide students with the opportunity to engage in hands-on, real-world applications of computational concepts. The HPC environment enhances the learning experience and prepares students for challenges in data-driven and computationally intensive fields. For specific requests or to schedule an HPC introduction session, please contact the HPC Facilitator.