OSC X003 - Introduction to OSC for Classroom Instruction
This course provides an overview of Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC) services for instructional use in the classroom, examples of what is possible, and how can the OSC build custom environments for your classroom instructional needs. It is open to all current and potential OSC clients or anyone with an interest in high performance computing, regardless of affiliation with Ohio State.
Delivery Options
Online, Self-Paced: This course is available fully online with no scheduled class sessions or fixed due dates. You can start coursework at any time and work through it independently at your own pace, within the timeframe designated. Online modules may include readings, lecture videos, assignments, quizzes and more.
Time to Completion
This course is projected to take 1 hour(s) to complete.
Course Completion Requirements
Learners must achieve 80% or higher to earn a certificate.
Technology Requirements
The following is recommended:
- Reliable internet connection
- The current and previous major releases of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox
What You'll Learn
- Overview of OSC and services provided including types of clients and how to get questions answered
- Introduction to High Performance computation (HPC) and use cases, terminology, and memory vs. storage
- Over of the nodes on each OSC cluster, types of storage available, and file transfer to and from OSC systems
- How to get information on software packages, and making and install software modules and add-ons
- HPC clusters including how they use batch systems, submitting a batch job and viewing output, review of batch job scripts, and where to find additional information
What You'll Earn
- A Introduction to OSC for Classroom Instruction certificate from The Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC)
Contact Us
For questions about the enrollment process, payment options, technology, or course records, please submit an inquiry and our Enrollment Support team will assist you within 24 hours during business days.
For questions about course details contact oschelp@osc.edu.