Program Description - Pellissippi State Community College

HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING
Program Description: The High Performance Computing (HPC) program
provides educational opportunities for future HPC field engineers in medicine,
gaming, imaging, business and other areas. High performance computers
such as PC clusters are a collection of interconnected computers working together
as a single computing resource to accomplish tasks that otherwise would take
long periods of time to complete. The goal of the HPC degree program is to cater
to the emerging trends in advanced computing as well as the contemporary and
futuristic human resource requirements of the information technology industry. T h e
program offers courses suitable for a range of users from beginners to working professionals
who wish to upgrade and enhance their knowledge.
D e g re e :Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Typical Job Opportunities:
High Performance Computing Programming A s s i s t a n t
High Performance Computing Field Engineer
Security Administration Te c h n i c i a n
After successfully completing the HPC program, the graduate will be equipped to do the
f o l l o w i n g :
I . E ffectively operate and use computers, peripherals, and related equipment
I I . Be prepared for job entry or career advancement in HPC-related fields
I I I . Use good verbal and written communication skills
I V. Demonstrate problem-solving skills
C o n t a c t ( s ) : Michael Lusk, jmlusk@pstcc.edu, (865) 694-6483; F. Paul Baxter,
fpbaxter@pstcc.edu, (865) 694-6483
High Performance Computing—Courses and Course Sequence
This sequence can be followed by students who begin college-level work in the fall
semester. Prerequisites may apply to specific courses; it is the student’s respons i b i l i t y
to determine if prerequisites have been met. An academic advisor is provided for each
student. Prior to registering each semester, the student is expected to consult with
his/her assigned advisor.
Semester I (Fall) CSIT 2461 Linux/Unix Systems & Administration ............4
ENGL 1010 English Composition I ......................................3
HPC 1010 HPC Internetworking Security..........................4
HPC 2300 HPC Architecture &
System Administration ......................................4
Semester II (Spring) HPC 1 HPC Guided Electives ......................................8
HUM * Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ..........................3
MATH * Mathematics Elective ....................................3-5
Semester III (Fall) EET 1310 Digital Fundamentals W/Lab ............................4
HPC 1 HPC Guided Electives ......................................8
SBS * Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective..............3-4
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