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| Code | CENG0048 |
| Name | Blockchain Technologies and Cryptocurrencies |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to introduce the fundamental and advanced concepts of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies.
Course Content
Introduction to cryptography & cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin mechanics. Consensus protocols. Ethereum and decentralized applications. Decentralized finance and economics. Privacy on a public blockchain. Scaling the blockchain. The future of blockchains.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites.
Resources
1. William Stallings , “Network Security Essentials”, 5th Edition, 2014
Notes
2. Kaufman, Perlman, and Speciner, “Network Security: Private Communication in a Public World”, 2nd Edition, 2002 3. Wu and Irwin, “Introduction to Computer Networks and Cybersecurity”, 2013 4. Dhananjay Singh, Jong-Hoon Kim, Madhusudan Singh, Blockchain Technologies, 2022
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Ability to understand the fundamental and advanced concepts of blockchain technology |
| LO02 | Ability to understand the rationale of cryptocurrencies |
| LO03 | Ability to use exemplary Blockchain technologies |
| LO04 | Ability to explain traditional, electronic and digital payment systems. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | On the basis of the competencies gained at the undergraduate level, it has an advanced level of knowledge and understanding that provides the basis for original studies in the field of Computer Engineering. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | By reaching scientific knowledge in the field of engineering, he/she reaches the knowledge in depth and depth, evaluates, interprets and applies the information. | 5 |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Being aware of the new and developing practices of his / her profession and examining and learning when necessary. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Constructs engineering problems, develops methods to solve them and applies innovative methods in solutions. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Designs and applies analytical, modeling and experimental based researches, analyzes and interprets complex situations encountered in this process. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops new and / or original ideas and methods, develops innovative solutions in system, part or process design. | 2 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Has the skills of learning. | 4 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Being aware of new and emerging applications of Computer Engineering examines and learns them if necessary. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Transmits the processes and results of their studies in written or oral form in the national and international environments outside or outside the field of Computer Engineering. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Has comprehensive knowledge about current techniques and methods and their limitations in Computer Engineering. | 5 |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses information and communication technologies at an advanced level interactively with computer software required by Computer Engineering. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Observes social, scientific and ethical values in all professional activities. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to cryptography & cryptocurrencies | Reading related chapter in lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Bitcoin mechanics | Reading related chapter in lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Consensus protocols | Reading related chapter in lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Ethereum and decentralized applications | Reading related chapter in lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Smart Contracts | Reading related chapter in lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Decentralized finance and economics | Reading related chapter in lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Public, Private and Consortium Blockchains | Reading related chapter in lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Bitcoin | Reading related chapter in lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Scaling the blockchain | Reading related chapter in lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Privacy on a public blockchain | Reading related chapter in lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | zk-SNARKs | Reading related chapter in lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Blockchain interoperability | Reading related chapter in lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Some Blockchain Applications | Reading related chapter in lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | The future of blockchains | Reading related chapter in lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||