Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLOCKCHAIN | YMİ3214132 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Olga UNTİLA KAPLAN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of the course is to describe the meaning of Blockchain, Bitcoin and Crypto Currencies that are getting common day by day in the contemporary world. In addition to that volume of crypto currencies, the process of crypto mining and the possible scenarios of blockchain system will be examine. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction,A basic approach to terminology and discussion about the key terms,How the Blockchain System can describe ? ,Is the system safe and effective ?,What are the crypto currencies?,An approach to crypto currency mining,How to buy and use Bitcoin and other cryptos? How Digital Wallets work?,Mid-term, What can you do with crypto currencies and how are they useful?,The place of crypto currencies on the World ,The supply of crypto currencies De-Fİ , Interraction of banking system and crypto currencies,NFT Metaverse,Project Presentations. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| At the end of this course, student will; 1. Have foundation about Blockchain System, 2. Will notice where and how Blockchain Technology is used. 3. Be taught how crypto currencies producing, 4. Understand what kind of markets that bitcoin and other crypto’s can access, 5. Understand the basics of cryptocurrency mining, 6. Define how crypto currencies and the blockchain will change the World and how it changed our lifes, 7. Examine how can the world economic system be changed around the blockchain system, 8. Be taught what is the new digital security measures, 9. Have a new opinion how the bank system can be transform. | 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 19, 2, 20, 23, 4, 9 | A, D, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 11: Demonstration Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 20: Reverse Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, D: Oral Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | Introduction to Blockchain Slide Presentation, pp.1-33. |
| 2 | A basic approach to terminology and discussion about the key terms | Recommended Source: Ahmet Usta, Serkan Doğantekin, BlochChain 101, First 20 pages. |
| 3 | How the Blockchain System can describe ? | Recommended Reading: Ahmet Usta, Serkan Doğantekin, BlochChain 101, First 40 pages. |
| 4 | Is the system safe and effective ? | Recommended Source: Ahmet Usta, Serkan Doğantekin, BlochChain 101, First 50 pages. |
| 5 | What are the crypto currencies? | Önerilen Kaynak: Paul Vigna, Michael J. Casey, 2017, İlk 25 Sayfa. |
| 6 | An approach to crypto currency mining | Recommended Reading: Paul Vigna, Michael J. Casey, 2017, First 50 Pages. |
| 7 | How to buy and use Bitcoin and other cryptos? How Digital Wallets work? | Recommended Source: Levent Kurt, Cryptocurrency Bitcoin, 2015, First 25 Pages. |
| 8 | Mid-term | Repetition of course content. |
| 9 | What can you do with crypto currencies and how are they useful? | Presentations by guest-operators (businessmen) using Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. |
| 10 | The place of crypto currencies on the World | Presentations by guest-operators (businessmen) using Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies-II |
| 11 | The supply of crypto currencies De-Fİ | Slide Presentation, pp. 1-33. |
| 12 | Interraction of banking system and crypto currencies | Cryptocurrencies and Banks: Presentations of Bank Representatives |
| 13 | NFT Metaverse | Academic Studies or Media Content on Metaverse Sourced from the Internet. |
| 14 | Project Presentations | Review of Course Contents. Field Study. |
| Resources |
| BlockChain 101, Ahmet Usta, Serkan Doğantekin, 2017 The Age of Cryptocurrency: How Bitcoin and the Blockchain Are Challenging the Global Economic Order, Paul Vigna , Michael J. Casey, 2017 Bitcoin As a Crypto Currency, Levent Kurt, 2015 |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Knows the basic concepts and theoretical grounds related to the field. | X | |||||
| 2 | Determines the facts related to New Media and Communication Systems and analyzes these facts with various dimensions. | X | |||||
| 3 | Analyzes the needs of the media organizations and plans and applies strategies accordingly. | ||||||
| 4 | Plans new media projects and implements them. | ||||||
| 5 | Takes responsibility when necessary in the field related projects and proposes solutions to emerging problems. | ||||||
| 6 | Takes place as a member in a project-based teamwork; leads projects and plans events. | ||||||
| 7 | Observes the theoretical and factual problems with scientific methods related to new media and communication systems disciplines and sub-disciplines; analyzes the findings and presents them in scientific publications. | ||||||
| 8 | Has a high awareness towards lifelong learning. Follows the developments, innovations, opinions, methods and techniques regularly and uses them efficiently. | X | |||||
| 9 | To be able to communicate orally and in writing in a foreign language at least at the B1 level of the European Language Portfolio. | ||||||
| 10 | Utilizes new communication technologies efficiently in professional and scientific works and follows the developments in new communication technologies regularly. | X | |||||
| 11 | Plans social responsibility events and takes a role in implementation process. | ||||||
| 12 | Acts in accordance with ethical codes in professional and scientific works. | ||||||
| 13 | Uses tools related to new media and communications, efficiently. | X | |||||
| 14 | Develops and implement new media projects specifically developed for media organizations. | ||||||
| 15 | Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | ||||||
| 16 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | ||||||
| 17 | Uses Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| Term Project | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 142 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(142/30) | 5 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLOCKCHAIN | YMİ3214132 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Olga UNTİLA KAPLAN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of the course is to describe the meaning of Blockchain, Bitcoin and Crypto Currencies that are getting common day by day in the contemporary world. In addition to that volume of crypto currencies, the process of crypto mining and the possible scenarios of blockchain system will be examine. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction,A basic approach to terminology and discussion about the key terms,How the Blockchain System can describe ? ,Is the system safe and effective ?,What are the crypto currencies?,An approach to crypto currency mining,How to buy and use Bitcoin and other cryptos? How Digital Wallets work?,Mid-term, What can you do with crypto currencies and how are they useful?,The place of crypto currencies on the World ,The supply of crypto currencies De-Fİ , Interraction of banking system and crypto currencies,NFT Metaverse,Project Presentations. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| At the end of this course, student will; 1. Have foundation about Blockchain System, 2. Will notice where and how Blockchain Technology is used. 3. Be taught how crypto currencies producing, 4. Understand what kind of markets that bitcoin and other crypto’s can access, 5. Understand the basics of cryptocurrency mining, 6. Define how crypto currencies and the blockchain will change the World and how it changed our lifes, 7. Examine how can the world economic system be changed around the blockchain system, 8. Be taught what is the new digital security measures, 9. Have a new opinion how the bank system can be transform. | 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 19, 2, 20, 23, 4, 9 | A, D, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 11: Demonstration Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 20: Reverse Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, D: Oral Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | Introduction to Blockchain Slide Presentation, pp.1-33. |
| 2 | A basic approach to terminology and discussion about the key terms | Recommended Source: Ahmet Usta, Serkan Doğantekin, BlochChain 101, First 20 pages. |
| 3 | How the Blockchain System can describe ? | Recommended Reading: Ahmet Usta, Serkan Doğantekin, BlochChain 101, First 40 pages. |
| 4 | Is the system safe and effective ? | Recommended Source: Ahmet Usta, Serkan Doğantekin, BlochChain 101, First 50 pages. |
| 5 | What are the crypto currencies? | Önerilen Kaynak: Paul Vigna, Michael J. Casey, 2017, İlk 25 Sayfa. |
| 6 | An approach to crypto currency mining | Recommended Reading: Paul Vigna, Michael J. Casey, 2017, First 50 Pages. |
| 7 | How to buy and use Bitcoin and other cryptos? How Digital Wallets work? | Recommended Source: Levent Kurt, Cryptocurrency Bitcoin, 2015, First 25 Pages. |
| 8 | Mid-term | Repetition of course content. |
| 9 | What can you do with crypto currencies and how are they useful? | Presentations by guest-operators (businessmen) using Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. |
| 10 | The place of crypto currencies on the World | Presentations by guest-operators (businessmen) using Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies-II |
| 11 | The supply of crypto currencies De-Fİ | Slide Presentation, pp. 1-33. |
| 12 | Interraction of banking system and crypto currencies | Cryptocurrencies and Banks: Presentations of Bank Representatives |
| 13 | NFT Metaverse | Academic Studies or Media Content on Metaverse Sourced from the Internet. |
| 14 | Project Presentations | Review of Course Contents. Field Study. |
| Resources |
| BlockChain 101, Ahmet Usta, Serkan Doğantekin, 2017 The Age of Cryptocurrency: How Bitcoin and the Blockchain Are Challenging the Global Economic Order, Paul Vigna , Michael J. Casey, 2017 Bitcoin As a Crypto Currency, Levent Kurt, 2015 |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Knows the basic concepts and theoretical grounds related to the field. | X | |||||
| 2 | Determines the facts related to New Media and Communication Systems and analyzes these facts with various dimensions. | X | |||||
| 3 | Analyzes the needs of the media organizations and plans and applies strategies accordingly. | ||||||
| 4 | Plans new media projects and implements them. | ||||||
| 5 | Takes responsibility when necessary in the field related projects and proposes solutions to emerging problems. | ||||||
| 6 | Takes place as a member in a project-based teamwork; leads projects and plans events. | ||||||
| 7 | Observes the theoretical and factual problems with scientific methods related to new media and communication systems disciplines and sub-disciplines; analyzes the findings and presents them in scientific publications. | ||||||
| 8 | Has a high awareness towards lifelong learning. Follows the developments, innovations, opinions, methods and techniques regularly and uses them efficiently. | X | |||||
| 9 | To be able to communicate orally and in writing in a foreign language at least at the B1 level of the European Language Portfolio. | ||||||
| 10 | Utilizes new communication technologies efficiently in professional and scientific works and follows the developments in new communication technologies regularly. | X | |||||
| 11 | Plans social responsibility events and takes a role in implementation process. | ||||||
| 12 | Acts in accordance with ethical codes in professional and scientific works. | ||||||
| 13 | Uses tools related to new media and communications, efficiently. | X | |||||
| 14 | Develops and implement new media projects specifically developed for media organizations. | ||||||
| 15 | Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | ||||||
| 16 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | ||||||
| 17 | Uses Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |