IS 556: Public Blockchains
Contents
This introductory course gives an overview of blockchain technology and applications. It covers basic cryptographic principles and socio-economic structures. Decentralized principles and applications are discussed. Emphasis will be put on user interfaces and system architectures. Token standards such as ERC 721 or ERC20 are covered and exemplary applications are presented.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students
- are able to understand the basic functional mechanisms behind public blockchains
- are able to analyze given public blockchains and their structure
- will have acquired knowledge about standards and decentralized applications on blockchains
Necessary prerequisites
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Recommended prerequisites
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| Forms of teaching and learning | Contact hours | Independent study time |
|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 SWS | 6 SWS |
| Exercise class | 2 SWS | 6 SWS |
| ECTS credits | 6 |
| Graded | yes |
| Workload | 180h |
| Language | English |
| Form of assessment | Written exam (up to 60 minutes) |
| Restricted admission | yes |
| Further information | – |
Examiner Performing lecturer |  | Prof. Dr. Markus Strohmaier Prof. Dr. Markus Strohmaier |
| Frequency of offering | Spring semester |
| Duration of module | 1 semester |
| Range of application | M.Sc. MMM, M.Sc. WiPäd, M.Sc. VWL, M.Sc. Wirt. Inf., MMDS |
| Preliminary course work | Students have to submit home assignments and collect at least 50% of the available points to be admitted to the exam. |
| Program-specific Competency Goals | CG 1 |
| Course outline | The course will cover how blockchains work including hashing, proof-of-work, proof-of-stake, smart contracts / dApps, wallets, ERC20/ |