Information Package

Program of Computer Engineering (English)

CSE396

CURRENT TOPICS IN COMPUTER SCIENCES

Course Code
CSE396
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn in depth one of the current topics of Computer Science
  2. Gain experience in applying their theoretical knowledge to a new research area
  3. Understand the importance of lifelong learning process in Engineering.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face 50% + E-Learning 50%
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis course introduces specific research topics selected from new or emerging areas of Computer Science. Topics are chosen according to current needs and may change depending on the semester when the course opens.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Financial & Crypto Markets
2nd Week Time Value of Money, NPV, IRR (Traditional vs Crypto)
3rd Week Annuities and Bond Valuation
4th Week Return, Variance, and Volatility
5th Week Portfolio Optimization (BTC-ETH vs Stocks)
6th Week CAPM and Systematic Risk in Crypto
7th Week Options Introduction (Traditional + Crypto)
8th Week MIDTERM
9th Week Option Pricing using Binomial Model
10th Week Monte Carlo Simulation for Crypto Assets
11th Week Value-at-Risk (VaR) with Crypto Assets
12th Week Hedging Strategies in Crypto
13th Week Crypto Tick Data Analysis with Python
14th Week Presentations
15th Week Presentations & Review
Recommended or Required ReadingBooks, articles and lecture notes will be used, specified by the instructor.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 2 6
Quiz 3 15
Project 1 15
Attendance 1 2
Total(%) 68
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 68
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 32
Total(%) 100
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1 X
K2 X
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8 X
K9
K10
K11