Blockchain and Virtual Currencies(EC 563)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC 563 | Blockchain and Virtual Currencies | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Prerequisites | |
| Admission Requirements |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Level | Masters Degree |
| Course Instructor(s) | Muhammed ULUDAĞ muhammed.uludag@gmail.com (Email) |
| Assistant | |
| Objective | This course introduces students to blockchain and virtual currency technologies. Students will explore the fundamental principles, mechanisms of operation, and potential applications of these technologies. |
| Content |
Course Content • How does Bitcoin work? • What makes it different? • How secure are Bitcoins? • How anonymous are Bitcoin users? • What applications can we build using Bitcoin as a platform? • Can cryptocurrencies be regulated? • If we designed a new cryptocurrency today, what would we change? |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
Learning Outcomes By the end of the course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the basic principles of blockchain technology. 2. Understand the functioning of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. 3. Assess the security and anonymity of cryptocurrencies. 4. Analyze the potential of blockchain-based applications. 5. Engage in discussions on cryptocurrency regulation. |
| Teaching and Learning Methods |
• Following and analyzing online presentations by international experts • Inviting Turkish experts to contribute to lectures • In-class discussions and case studies |
| References |
• https://bitcoinbook.cs.princeton.edu • Supplementary materials provided during the course |
Theory Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to cryptocurrencies |
| 2 | Decentralization |
| 3 | Mechanism of bitcoin |
| 4 | Storage and usage |
| 5 | Mining |
| 6 | Anonymity |
| 7 | Alternative mining puzzles |
| 8 | MT exam |
| 9 | Altcoins as Platforms |
| 10 | Altcoins |
| 11 | The future of bitcoin |
| 12 | DAOs |
| 13 | History of digital currencies |
| 14 | Applications |
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 | 0 |
| 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 | 0 |
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Hours | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Working Hours out of Class | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 |
| Total Workload | 0 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 0.00 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 0 | ||