1. Please read the first chapter from your book and answer questions 1.3, 1.5 and 1.8. (20 points each)

2. Write a research paper on High Performance Computing (40 points). Address the items

given below: a. How can you use High Performance Computing in your research or life? Give

two examples. b. Why do we need to write parallel programs? (read pages 1-3 from your book) c. Discuss the local and global impact of high performance computing on

individuals, organizations, and society. d. Attach this cover page to your paper and submit your paper on the due date

given above.

Submit your assignment through Elearn/Dropbox. Do not forget to put your name on your assignment. Any different form of submission except ELEARN will not be considered.