| Academic Unit: |
Computer Engineering Department, Faculty of Engieering and Natural Sciences |
| Mode of Delivery: |
Face to face |
| Prerequisites: |
None |
| Language of Instruction: |
English |
| Level of Course Unit: |
Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: |
İlktan AR & Taner ARSAN |
| Course Objectives: |
This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of blockchain technology, covering its fundamental principles, cryptographic foundations, and decentralized peer-to-peer systems. Students will explore key blockchain platforms and cryptocurrencies, gaining insights into distributed consensus mechanisms, the double-spending problem, and the role of mining in securing blockchain networks. The course will also delve into blockchain wallets, transaction mechanisms, and Ethereum smart contract programming, enabling students to develop and deploy decentralized applications. Security considerations will be emphasized, with a focus on common smart contract vulnerabilities and attack mitigation strategies. Finally, students will explore emerging trends and real-world applications, including enterprise blockchain solutions like Hyperledger and innovations such as the Ethereum Name Service (ENS). By the end of the course, participants will have the knowledge and skills to analyze, develop, and secure blockchain-based applications. |
| Course Contents: |
Overview of Cryptography. Peer-to-Peer Systems. Blockchain Platforms and Cryptocurrencies. Byzantine Generals and Double Spending Problems. Mining. Wallets. Smart Contract Programming on Ethereum Platform. Developing Decentralized Applications (Dapps). |
| Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit (LO): |
- 1- To understand blockchain technologies and where to apply them.
- 2- To use Bitcoin and Ethereum blockchain infrastructures and their crypto-currencies.
- 3- To design and develop decentralized and autonomous applications.
- 4- To present clearly the project in both the oral and written form.
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods: |
Project-based education, Project report, Project presentation, Project implementation. |
| Week | Subjects | Related Preperation |
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Introduction to Blockchain |
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Overview of Cryptography |
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Decentralized Peer-to-peer Systems |
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1,2 |
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Overview of Blockchain Platforms and Cryptocurrencies |
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1,2 |
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Distributed Consensus, Double Spending Problem |
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1,2 |
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Mining |
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1,2,3 |
| 7 |
Project-1 |
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1,2,4 |
| 8 |
Project-1 |
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1,2,4 |
| 9 |
Wallets |
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1,2 |
| 10 |
Ethereum Smart Contract Programming |
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1,2,3 |
| 11 |
Distributed Autonomous Organizations |
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1,2 |
| 12 |
ERC/EIP Contract Standards, Tokens |
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1,2,3 |
| 13 |
Attacks on Smart Contracts |
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1,2 |
| 14 |
Miscellaneous Topics (Hyperledger, Ethereum Name Service, etc.) |
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1 |
At Kadir Has University, a Semester is 14 weeks; The weeks 15 and 16 are reserved for final exams.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO) AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS (PQ)
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Contribution: 1 Low, 2 Average, 3 High
