A Learning Approach to Introducing GPU Computing in Undergraduate Engineering Program

Abstract

The graphics processing unit (GPU) learning initiative is developed within a project awarded by the Moroccan Fulbright Alumni Association (MFAA), entitled "GPU Acceleration of Human Genome Sequencing". This project involves undergraduate students at Abdelmalek Essaadi University, and is conducted in collaboration with the High Performance Computing Lab (HPCL) at the George Washington University in U.S.The study brings together two of the most important topics and challenges for the medical field, Genomics, and information technology, parallel computing specially with Graphical Processing Units. The potential outcomes from the project will make very valuable contributions to medical and information technology research and will enrich the academic experience of the students.