180.850 (19S) Blockchain
Overview
- Lecturer
- Tutor/Tutors
- Course title german Blockchain
- Type Lecture - Course (continuous assessment course )
- Hours per Week 2.0
- ECTS credits 4.0
- Registrations 10 (30 max.)
- Organisational unit
- Language of instruction English
- Course begins on 04.03.2019
- eLearning Go to Moodle course
Time and place
Course Information
Intended learning outcomes
After successfully completing the course, a student
Has developed insight and awareness of the potential of blockchain;
Is familiar with domain-specific terms like PGP encryption, DAO, Smart Contracts or Distributed Computing;
Understands the basic concepts, elements and principles of blockchain technology;
Knows the idea of platforms like STEEM, Ethereum and D.Tube
Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools
Joint exploration of the field; learning through teaching (students prepare interactive presentations); invitation of external experts for specific topics (e.g. Bitcoin miners); practical and theoretical in-class exercises
The course will start on-site (one afternoon). After that the course will be run solely via synchronous web conference sessions (webinar, virtual classroom). The system will be provided free of charge. The use of a headset and a webcam is strongly recommended. The course will be accompanied with asynchronous communication tools for collaboration.
Course content
There is hype around blockchain technology right now, mostly due to cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, built on a blockchain, reaching record high prices. But which technology is behind blockchain? Which other fields face disruption? Many think that blockchain is the future of technology, commerce, education, media, governments and even democracy.
The course will discuss how disintermediation will advance. We will try to imagine Airbnb or Uber without the company or platform behind, just a network and software. Economy and governments could work without a central authority. The concept of blockchain is global and it might have a tremendous impact.
Examination information
Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations
The final grade covers: (a) presentation in class (b)participation in discussions, and (c) written essay. Students will have about four weeks to complete the written essay
Grading scheme
Grade / Grade grading schemePosition in the curriculum
- Master's degree programme Media and Convergence Management
(SKZ: 150, Version: 13W.2)
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Subject: Electives I - Media and Communication (MC)
(Compulsory elective)
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Special Topics in Media and Convergence Management I (
2.0h VK / 4.0 ECTS)
- 180.850 Blockchain (2.0h VC / 4.0 ECTS)
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Special Topics in Media and Convergence Management I (
2.0h VK / 4.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Electives I - Media and Communication (MC)
(Compulsory elective)