Newsgroups: comp.sys.transputer
From: D.J.Beckett@ukc.ac.uk (Dave Beckett)
Subject: occam2 and Transputer Engineering course, Canterbury, UK
Organization: University of Kent at Canterbury, UK.
Date: Mon, 12 Dec 94 14:56:47 GMT
Message-ID: <4@mint.ukc.ac.uk>

		  occam2 and Transputer Engineering
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		       9th - 11th January 1995

			Computing Laboratory
		  University of Kent at Canterbury
			       England

Introduction
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Harnessing the potential processing power of transputer networks
requires the development of a fluency in parallel systems design
equal to our traditional skills for sequential logic. occam(TM) is a
simple, small but powerful language which enables such fluency.


What material does this course cover?
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Parallel design principles are illustrated through the use of occam,
but the ideas conveyed are not language specific - occam is merely
the simplest way of explaining them. Software engineering principles,
load-balancing techniques, real-time applications and various
embedded and super-computing issues will be covered. The strengths,
weaknesses and likely future developments of occam and transputer
technologies (including occam3 and the T9000) will be discussed.


Who should attend this course?
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If you are thinking of using parallel computing to engineer
high-performance high-security systems, then this course is for you -
regardless of the particular hardware and software technologies with
which you will ultimately work. If you have picked up basic occam
syntax and semantics and are wondering how best to exploit its power,
come along. If you have never seen any occam before, so much the
better! Hardware engineers are especially welcome. If you are a
member of a UK HEFC-funded university or college and plan to include
aspects of the topic in your teaching, you are particularly
encouraged to attend.


What will I gain from this course?
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This three-day course will provide you with:

  *  Technical knowledge, insight and practical experience of
     parallel system design

  *  A firm foundation on which to start to build your own expertise

  *  Exposure to training materials that SEL-HPC is developing for
     others to use


Costs:
     A limited number of free places on this course are available to
     members of HEFC-funded Universities and Colleges in the UK. A
     modest charge will be made to cover lunch and light refreshments
     on the three days.

Venue:
     Computing Laboratory, University of Kent at Canterbury

Lectures:
     Professor Peter Welch

Programme:
     The course runs for three days, including evening sessions on
     the first two days. It consists of informal lectures with a
     large proportion of "hands-on" experience being provided through
     practical exercises on a system comprised of over 140
     transputers.

Accommodation:
     The University of Kent can provide bed and breakfast
     accommodation on campus at modest cost (subject to
     availability). Evening meals must be purchased separately.

Cancellations:
     If your unable to attend please let us know as soon as possible
     to allow us to contact delegates on the reserve list.



Further Details
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For further details or a full syllabus, special arrangements or accommodation,
or to register, please contact:

Professor P H Welch,
Computing Laboratory,
The University, Canterbury,
Kent
CT2 7NF
England

Phone:  01227 764000 ext 7695
Fax:    01227 762811
Email:  P.H.Welch@ukc.ac.uk


Registration form
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Web form: http://www.lpac.ac.uk/SEL-HPC/Events/occam2.html

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