Parallelism is everywhere in computer science, since nowadays, each processor has multiple cores. In this course, we will teach how to design efficient parallel algorithms, and how to implement them through lab sessions. Classes discuss theoretical models used for the design and analysis and study of algorithms (complexity, algorithm definition and analysis, approximation algorithms, ...). There will also be tutorials and lab sessions to understand the concepts seen in class, and in particular there will be an initiation to parallel  programming through MPI (Message Passing Interface). The evaluation is done through on-table exams and a programming homework.

The covered topics include sorting networks, PRAMs, algorithms on processor rings or grids, and task graph scheduling.