Blockchain Primer (5 cr)
Code: AV00CI98-3002
General information
Enrollment
02.12.2024 - 31.12.2024
Timing
01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Teknologia
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Information Technology
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology
Teachers
- Tommi Kauppinen
Scheduling groups
- KAMK Avoin AMK 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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AAMKAvoin AMK
Small groups
- KAMK Open UAS 1
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.
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
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.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.