Blockchain Applications and Cryptocurrencies

Course Code:

AFN 360

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Area Elective

P:

3

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

6

Course Language:

İngilizce

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.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 9: Simulation, 12: Case Study

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Testing B: Presentation C: Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	Programme Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods


1) Define what are distributed system structures.	1,2,3,5	1,2,3	A, C
2) Express the blockchain structure.	1,2,3,5,8	1,2,3	A, C, D
3) Have an idea about blockchain applications.	1, 5	1,2,3	A, C
4) Have knowledge about smart contract systems.	1,2,5,8	1,2,3	A, C, E
5) Define cryptology and hashing mechanisms.	5	1,2,3	A,B,C
6) Define the concepts of digital money and digital economy.	5	1,2,3	A,B,C
7) Can understand the programming of centralized trust and clearing systems, etc.	1,2,3,5	1,2,3	A, C
8) Manage risk in the cryptocurrency markets	1,2,3,5,8	1,2,3	A, C, D
9) To Design New Types Of Digital Platforms	1, 5	1,2,3	A, C
10) Could Exploring Future Opportunities On Blockchain.	1,2,5,8	1,2,3	A, C, E

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Course Overview
2	Introduction to Computers and Networking
3	Programming with Python – I
4	Programming with Python – II
5	Digital Cash
6	Cryptography and Hashing
7	Blockchain Basics
8	Blockchains for Cryptocurrencies
9	Midterm
10	Blockchain Platforms
11	Other Blockchain Applications
12	Limitations of Blockchains
13	Cryptocurrency Markets
14	Project Presentation
15	Final Exam

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook	Tiana Laurence, Blockchain For Dummies, Wiley.
Additional Resources	Kiana Danial, Cryptocurrency Investing For Dummies, Wiley.

Material Sharing

Documents
Assignments	Project
Exams	Midterm Exam and Final Exam

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-Term	1	30
Project	1	30
Final Exam	1	40
	Total	100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		60
	Total	100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAMME
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	To understand the core principles of finance and to be able to apply them both nationally and internationally.		x
2	To effectively use contemporary information technologies and up-to-date financial instruments.					x
3	To understand the ethics rules and the social responsibility mentality adopted by professional finance organizations and apply them in the decision-making process.
4	To have the necessary background to be able to work in multicultural and multilingual environments.
5	To be informed about markets and the factors affecting them, and to be able to analyze the developments in these markets.		x
6	To recognize management tools and models specific to multinational companies and to be able to apply them where necessary.
7	To understand the structure of the global economic system and to be able to analyze how new developments will affect this structure.
8	To be able to use critical thinking ability in decision making process.	x
9	To be able to transfer the leadership, teamwork and communication skills acquired to the lifelong learning process.	x
10	To be able to predict the opportunities and problems that may arise under dynamic working conditions and manage these using analytical and creative approaches.

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours/week)	15	3	45
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice, review/week)	15	4	60
Project	1	15	15
Mid-term	1	10	10
Final	1	15	15
Total Work Load			145
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			5.8
ECTS Credit of the Course			6

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