| Course Objectives: |
Blockchain gained prominence as the technological basis for Bitcoin, a cryptocurrency issued independent of central banks which can be used for making payments without the need for intermediaries. It has since led to platforms that allow us to create smart contracts that automate tasks, additional cryptocurrencies and crypto-assets, and applications covering anything from fund-raising for startups to ensuring trust and transparency in large engineering projects. The technology is still quite new and while innovative applications continue to be developed and tested in markets, technological fixes may be needed as and when problems are exposed. Its anonymity in the context of cryptocurrency transactions also leaves scope for fraud, which has tax agencies and regulators attempting to regulate financial applications. Even so, it constitutes a fundamental technological disruptor which has the potential to change the way business is conducted and payments are made. This course provides you with an introduction to the technological concepts underlying blockchain and cryptocurrencies, and applications of blockchain to the digital economy including common blockchain platforms and cryptocurrency markets. |
| Course Content: |
Introduction to blockchain, distributed system structures, smart contract systems, concepts of digital money and digital economy, programming with Python, blockchain basics, blockchains for cryptocurrencies, blockchain platforms, other blockchain applications and cryptocurrency markets. |
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Related Preparation |
| 1) |
Course Overview and Introduction to Blockchain Networking |
Lecture notes and course book |
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Introduction to blockchain Networking python libraries. |
Lecture notes and course book |
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Python libraries used in blockchain implementation include:
1. Hashlib
2. Flask
3. Requests
4. JSON
5. PyCryptodome
6. Web3.py
7. Solidity
8. Pandas
9. NumPy |
Lecture notes and course book |
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Digital Cash |
Lecture notes and course book |
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Cryptography and Hashing |
Lecture notes and course book |
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Blockchain Basics |
Lecture notes and course book |
| 7) |
Blockchains for Cryptocurrencies |
Lecture notes and course book |
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General review and midterm |
Lecture notes and course book |
| 9) |
Blockchain Platforms |
Lecture notes and course book |
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Other Blockchain Applications |
Lecture notes and course book |
| 11) |
Limitations of Blockchains |
Lecture notes and course book |
| 12) |
Cryptocurrency Markets |
Lecture notes and course book |
| 13) |
Introduction to NFT |
Lecture notes and course book |
| 14) |
Project demonstration |
Lecture notes and course book |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems. |
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Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. |
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Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose |
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Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively. |
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Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions. |
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Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. |
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Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions. |
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Knowledge of the global and societal impacts of engineering practices on priority issues such as health, environment and safety and contemporary issues; knowledge of the legal aspects of engineering solutions. awareness of the consequences |
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Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice. |
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Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and knowledge about sustainable development. |
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Ability to design systems to meet desired needs |
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Ability to apply basic sciences in the field of computer engineering |
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Ability to implement designs by experiments |
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Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself. |
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