NDAK17002U Subjects in Blockchain Technology (SBT)
The term blockchain encompasses decentralised peer-to-peer systems maintaining a joint ledger (log of events) without central control or privileged platform providers or users, as well as applications conceived for and made possible by such technology.
Blockchain has gained much interest due to the growing interest in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. However, the potential of blockchain technology is not limited to transfers of cryptocurrencies but expands to a variety of smart contracts. Some believe it has the potential to revolutionise the world just like the internet did.
We will engage in a "blockchain summer of code'', 4 weeks of software development where we will have a compact introduction to state-of-the-art blockchain technology, followed by implementing a prototype in a team to solve a real-world problem using blockchain technology. Examples of potential projects are contract management languages, identity (Know-Your-Customer, data mining), reporting and applications such as backup, bill of lading and resource tracking. Each team can choose a blockchain platform (such as the Ethereum network or R3 Corda) that is adequate for the particular use case.
We look for diversified groups of participants from different technical disciplines including computer science, economics, mathematics, engineering, etc.) as the project will depend not only on the technology but also on the usability of the solutions.
Knowledge of
- A distributed ledger (= blockchain) platform supporting
executing programs ("smart contracts") such as Ethereum
or Corda
Important characteristics of and corresponding techniques for implementing distributed ledgers
Potential of distributed ledger technology for solving real-world problems
Skills to
- Design, analyse, implement and test smart contract code on a
state-of-the-art distributed ledger platform
- Set up and deploy prototype smart contract code on a
distributed ledger test system
- Analyse suitability of applications for implementation on a particular distributed ledger system
Competences to
Design basic distributed ledger-based solutions to real-world problems
Produce rapid prototypes of distributed ledger applications
Report and present findings of a group project
A reading list of relevant up-to-date articles that will be distributed to the participants at the start of the course.
If you wish to prepare a before the course we would suggest looking into these three generalised ledgers:
- Ethereum
- Corda
- Hyperledger Fabric
Academic qualifications equivalent to a BSc degree is recommended.
This intensive week will be followed up with a group project with weekly status assessment and possibilities to ask questions to further your group project.
Please see blockchainschool.eu for more details.
- Category
- Hours
- Lectures
- 20
- Preparation
- 45
- Project work
- 140
- Exam
- 1
- Total
- 206
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For guest students: we hope to offer the Blockchain summer school for free and in Copenhagen. Please see blockchainschool.eu for more details.
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Oral exam on basis of previous submission, 20 minutes
- Type of assessment details
- Specifically, the exam consists of two parts:
1. A group report (written assignment) based on the group project.
2. An individual oral examination (without preparation) based on the group report.
The written and oral examination are not weighted, why only one overall assessment is provided for the entire exam. - Exam registration requirements
Submission of weekly status updates (specific guidelines will be given during the course.)
- Aid
- All aids allowed
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
Several internal examiners
- Re-exam
Same as the ordinary exam.
The written project report can be revised and resubmitted.
If a student has not qualified for the exam or handed in a project report, then the student must prepare a full project on their own and submit the project report. The exam qualification must be met no later than three weeks prior to the re-exam.
Criteria for exam assesment
See Learning Outcome
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- NDAK17002U
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Summer
The course will run full time for 3 weeks in August. At the beginning of the course a detailed study plan will be sent to all participants.
- Schedule
- In August full time for 3 weeks.
- Course capacity
- 40 students out of which 15 spaces are reserved for students
from other technical disciplines than computer science (e.g.
industry participants, mathematics, engineering, etc.).
The number of places might be reduced if you register in the late-registration period (BSc and MSc) or as a credit or single subject student.
Study board
- Study Board of Mathematics and Computer Science
Contracting department
- Department of Computer Science
Contracting faculty
- Faculty of Science
Course Coordinators
- Omry Ross (omri@di.ku.dk)