CENG0048 Blockchain Technologies and Cryptocurrencies

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code CENG0048
Name Blockchain Technologies and Cryptocurrencies
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester . Semester
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
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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:
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2 Bitcoin mechanics Reading related chapter in lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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3 Consensus protocols Reading related chapter in lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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4 Ethereum and decentralized applications Reading related chapter in lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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5 Smart Contracts Reading related chapter in lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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6 Decentralized finance and economics Reading related chapter in lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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7 Public, Private and Consortium Blockchains Reading related chapter in lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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9 Bitcoin Reading related chapter in lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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10 Scaling the blockchain Reading related chapter in lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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11 Privacy on a public blockchain Reading related chapter in lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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12 zk-SNARKs Reading related chapter in lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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13 Blockchain interoperability Reading related chapter in lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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14 Some Blockchain Applications Reading related chapter in lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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15 The future of blockchains Reading related chapter in lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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17 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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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

Update Time: 24.05.2024 05:00