Introduction to GPU Programming
Organized by IIT Madras under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM)
Event Details
Date: Monday, June 20, 2022 to Sunday, July 31, 2022
Venue: Online (IIT Madras)
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About the Course
This intensive online course introduces participants to GPU programming using CUDA and modern C++ extensions. Designed for serious learners, it emphasizes hands-on coding and weekly assignments to reinforce concepts.
Course Format:
- Live online lectures (1.5 hours each)
- Weekly assignments with submission deadlines
- Access to course materials and e-meeting links for registered participants
Schedule & Topics
- June 20 – CUDA Computation (Assignment 1 due June 26)
- June 27 – CUDA Memory (Assignment 2 due July 3)
- July 4 – CUDA Synchronization (Assignment 3 due July 10)
- July 11 – GPU Applications / Topics in CUDA (Assignment 4 due July 17)
- July 18 – C++ Programming for NVIDIA GPUs (Assignment 5 due July 24)
- July 25 – C++ Programming for Generic Accelerators (Assignment 6 due July 31)
Eligibility
- BTech students (4th semester onward) with knowledge of Computer Organization and C++
- Masters and PhD scholars
- Faculty members and researchers
- Industry professionals interested in HPC
Not Recommended For:
- Participants unfamiliar with GPUs
- Those not conversant with C++
Evaluation & Certification
- Six assignments, one per topic
- Certificate awarded to participants who submit correct solutions for at least five assignments
- Assignments released on Mondays, due by Sunday each week
Instructors
- Prof. Rupesh Nasre – Associate Professor, CSE, IIT Madras
- Dr. Pradeep Ramachandran – Director, Head of Research, KLA Advanced Computing Lab