? Credit Points : 5  ? SCQF Level : 11  ? Acronym : MAT-P-ECG

The Grid is emerging as a major new technology for science and business. This module reviews and contrasts current grid technologies and aims to give scientists a practical introduction to current grid software. The Globus toolkit is considered, with security, job submission, data management and information services reviewed. Web and grid services are introduced and practical hands on experience is provided for a range of topics.

? Pre-requisites : PGs only

Home subject area

Operational Research, (School of Mathematics, Schedule P)

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

On completion of this course students should be able to:
Review and contrast current grid technologies.
Understand and utilise the Globus toolkit.
Understand the web services paradigm.

Examination 100%

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Frances Reid
Tel : (0131 6)50 4883
Email : f.c.reid@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Julian Hall
Tel : (0131 6)50 5075
Email : J.A.J.Hall@ed.ac.uk

Course Website : http://student.maths.ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.maths.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/