BLOKCHAIN TECHNOLOGIES

TKM315

Course Code: TKM315
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 5

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Explain the fundamental concepts and history of blockchain technology.
Define basic cryptographic concepts and explain their roles in blockchain.
Describe the basic principles and operations of leading blockchain platforms such as Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Understand the definition and use cases of smart contracts.
Comprehend the impact of blockchain on the finance sector and understand the dynamics of cryptocurrency exchanges.
Anticipate the potential future uses and industrial impacts of blockchain.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Description

This course aims to teach students the fundamental principles, architecture, and applications of blockchain technology. Blockchain technology is a revolutionary technology that creates secure, transparent, and decentralized data records, offering reliable and innovative solutions across various sectors. In addition to leading blockchain platforms like Bitcoin and Ethereum, the course will explore the impact of blockchain technology on security, law, and finance sectors. The goal is to equip students with knowledge about the current developments and future potential of blockchain technology. Blockchain technology will significantly contribute to students' ability to develop innovative solutions in the digital world of the future and adopt a mindset of secure and transparent data management.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Introduction to Blockchain
2^nd Week	Blockchain Architecture
3^rd Week	Basic Cryptography and Blockchain Applications
4^th Week	Bitcoin and First-Generation Blockchains
5^th Week	Ethereum and Smart Contracts
6^th Week	Consensus Mechanisms
7^th Week	Blockchain Platforms
8^th Week	Midterm Exam
9^th Week	Distributed Systems and P2P Networks
10^th Week	Decentralized Finance and Cryptocurrencies
11^th Week	Blockchain and Law
12^th Week	Blockchain and Security
13^th Week	Blockchain Applications
14^th Week	Project Presentations and Final Evaluation

Recommended or Required Reading

Lecture Notes
Andreas Antonopoulos, "Mastering Bitcoin: Unlocking Digital Crypto currencies", O'Reilly Media, Inc. 2014.
Arvind Narayanan, Joseph Bonneau, Edward Felten, Andrew Miller and Steven Goldfeder. "Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies" Princeton University Press, 2016.
Banafa, A. "Blockchain Technology and Applications" River Publishers, 2020.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Questions/Answers
Case Study
Discussion
Project

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	30
Assignment	2	10
Project	1	20
Total(%)		60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		40
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	2.5	2.5
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work	14	2	28
Preparation for Final exam	1	25	25
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	20	20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	2.5	2.5
Homework	2	3	6
Presentation (including preperation)	1	1	1
Project	1	8	8
Total Work Load			135
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			4.5
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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