Cybernetics and Block Chain(IT 520)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT 520 | Cybernetics and Block Chain | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| Prerequisites | |
| Admission Requirements |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Level | Masters Degree |
| Course Instructor(s) | Murat AKIN murakin@gsu.edu.tr (Email) |
| Assistant | |
| Objective | Cybernetics and blockchain computing are the content of this course. |
| Content |
Week 1 Introduction to the Cyber World Week 2 What is Cryptology? Week 3 Hash Functions Week 4 Cryptography with Open Keying I Week 5 Cryptography with Open Keying II Week 6 Midterm Exam Week 7 Distributed Application Architecture and P2P Networks Week 8 The Concept of Cryptocurrency Week 9 Data Storage and Distribution Week 10 Blockchain Development Platforms and APIs Week 11 Blockchain Ecosystem |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The student who successfully completes this course will have proficiency in the following subjects: 1. Cybernetics 2. Blockchain computing and cryptocurrency. |
| Teaching and Learning Methods | The course is explained by giving theoretical information on the board. |
| References |
1. Kriptografi ile Sayılar Teorisine Giriş, James S. Kraft ve Lawrence C. Washington, Palme Yayınevi, 2022. 2. Şifre Kitabı, Simon Singh, Buzdağı Yayınları, 2020. 3. Şifrelerin Matematiği: Kriptografi, Canan Çimen, Sedat Akleylek, Ersan Akyıldız, ODTÜ Yayınevi, 2007. 4. Uygulamalı Şifreleme ve Şifre Çözme Yöntemleri, Nuri Aral ve Ömer Örenç, Pusula Yayıncılık, 2017. 5. Şifrelerin Gizemli Serüveni, Stephen Pincock ve Mark Frary, Ketebe Yayınları, 2021. 6. Gizli Diller ve Kodlar, Tarihçeleri ve Teknikleri, Albrecht Beutelspacher, Runik Kitap, 2021. 7. Basit Şifreleme Teknikleri, Dr. Şaban Can Şenay, Efeakademi Yayınları, 2022. 8. Bitcoin Hakkında Güncel Herşey, Alp İda, Bizim Gezegen Yayıncılık, 2017. 9. Bitcoin, Paradan Sonraki En Büyük İcat, E. Emre Aksoy, Abaküs Yayıncılık, 2018. 10. Nasıl Bitcoin Zengini Olunur?, Ali Abaday, Madrabaz Kitap, 2018. 11. Bitcoin Devrimi, Serkan İnci, İsmail Alpen, Elma Yayınevi, 2018. 12. Bitcoin Rehberi, Ian Demartino, Epsilon Yayınevi, 2018. 13. Bitcoin, Prypto, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2018. 14. Blok Zinciri, Harvard Business Review Press, Optimist Yayın Grubu, 2020. 15. Blok Zinciri: Gelecekteki Her Şey, Stephen P. Williams, Kaknüs Yayınları, 2020. 16. Bitcoin, 50 Yıllık Hayal, Saadettin Konukseven ve Tuna Özen, MediaCat Kitapları, 2021. 17. Nedir Bu NFT?, Mesut Bingül, Nemesis Kitap, 2023. 18. Dijital Dünyanın Anahtarı, Kripto Paralar İle İlgili Merak Edilen Soruların Cevapları, 100 Soru 100 Cevap, Dr. Hilal Sarı Özgün, Nobel Bilimsel Eserler, 2024. 19. Olay ve Kişileriyle Popüler Ekonomi Sözlüğü, Şafak Altun, Hayat Yayıncılık, 2007. 20. Bir Günde Ekonomist Nasıl Olunur?, John Charles Pool ve Ross M. LaRoe, Etkileşim Yayınları, 2008. 21. Ünlü Ekonomistler Ansiklopedisi, Prof. Dr. Orhan Şener, Beta Basım Yayım, 2015. 22. 100 Soruda Ekonomi El Kitabı, Prof. Dr. Sadun Aren, İmge Kitapevi Yayınları, 2018. 23. Örneklerle Kolay Ekonomi, Dr. Mahfi Eğilmez, Remzi Kitabevi, 2019. 24. Tarihsel Süreç İçinde Dünya Ekonomisi, Dr. Mahfi Eğilmez, Remzi Kitabevi, 2019. 25. Türkiye Ekonomisi, Dr. Mahfi Eğilmez, Remzi Kitabevi, 2019. 26. Büyük Ekonomistler, Phil Thornton, Türkiye İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları, 2019. 27. Kapitalizm, Dan Cryan ve Sharron Shatil-Piero, Say Yayınları, 2019. 28. Paraya Yön Verenler, Muhammet Cüneyt Özcan, Anonim Yayınları, 2020. 29. Gençlerle Baş Başa, Kapitalizm, Jean Ziegler, Yordam Kitap, 2024. |
Theory Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the Cyber World |
| 2 | What is cryptography? |
| 3 | Hash Functions |
| 4 | Cryptography with Public Key I |
| 5 | Cryptography with Public Key II |
| 6 | Midterm Exam |
| 7 | Distributed Application Architecture and P2P Networks |
| 8 | The Concept of Cryptocurrency |
| 9 | Data Storage and Distribution |
| 10 | Blockchain Development Platforms |
| 11 | Blockchain Ecosystem |
Practice Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|
Contribution to Overall Grade
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 1 | 40 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 1 | 60 |
| Toplam | 2 | 100 |
In-Term Studies
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 40 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 |
| Make-up | 0 | 0 |
| Toplam | 1 | 40 |
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| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Hours | 11 | 4 | 44 |
| Working Hours out of Class | 11 | 9 | 99 |
| Assignments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Make-up | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yıl Sonu | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hazırlık Yıl Sonu | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hazırlık Bütünleme | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Workload | 203 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 8.12 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 8 | ||