EE 217: Gpu Architecture and Parallel Programming

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Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour

Catalog page 317

Prerequisites: CS 160 with a grade of “C-” or better or consent of instructor

Description: Introduces the popular CUDA based parallel programming environments based on Nvidia GPUs. Covers the basic CUDA memory/ threading models. Also covers the common data-parallel programming patterns needed to develop a high-performance parallel computing applications. Examines computational thinking; a broader range of parallel execution models; and parallel programming principles.

Cross-listing: Cross-listed with CS 217.

Credit: May be taken Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) with consent of instructor and graduate advisor.

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Enrollment History (from UCR Banner, not catalog)
Combined: CS 217 / EE 217
Year F W S Su Total
2025-26  66/125  66/125
2024-25 123/125 123/125
2023-24 120/125 120/125
2022-23 104/120 104/120
2021-22  65/ 65  65/ 65
2020-21  56/ 60  56/ 60
2019-20  59/ 50  59/ 50
2018-19 56/63  56/ 63
2017-18  44/ 45  44/ 45
2016-17  41/ 45  41/ 45