Blockchain PrimerLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Blockchain Primer will relate the student to basic technical functionality of blockchain while also assisting in reflection of blockchain’s effects in finance, governance, jurisdiction and business. The course content is sectioned so that the technical discussion alternates with applied content. The primary aim of the course is to offer a student an general introduction to blockchains and their application.

Content

The course covers the basic functionality of blockchains and their different application areas

The course topics are as follows:

Technical functionality of blockchain (in a non-technical way)
cryptography (including ECDSA)
smart contracts
basics of coding a blockchain
application areas of blockchain, including
finance
logistics
tourism
governance
legislation
business, and
future of blockchain

Materials

Material defined on the online course.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Evaluation is organised online as a final exam at the end of the course. To pass the course, 50 percentage of correct answers is required in the final exam.

Accomplishment methods

Independent online course.