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. An Introduction to Mathematical Cryptography, Jeffrey Hoffstein, Jill Pipher, Joseph H. Silverman, Springer, 2014. 2. Bitcoin, E. Emre Aksoy, Abaküs, 2018. 3. Blokzincir - Kripto Paralar - Bitcoin, Satoshi Dünyayı Değiştiriyor, Vedat Güven , Erkin Şahinöz, KRONİK KİTAP, 2018. |
Theory Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
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Practice Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
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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 | 1 | 60 |
| Toplam | 2 | 100 |
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Hours | 11 | 4 | 44 |
| Working Hours out of Class | 11 | 9 | 99 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Total Workload | 203 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 8.12 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 8 | ||