Information Package / Course Catalogue
Blockchain and Crypto Currency Technologies
Course Code: ISL319
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

It is aimed to convey basic information about the infrastructure of blockchain and crypto currency technology.

Course Content

With this course, students will learn the basic concepts of blockchain and crypto currency. In addition, students will learn the basic definitions of blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies, as well as have the opportunity to have basic information about cryptocurrencies and their culture, identity and tools. This course will also be supported by guest speakers from the cryptocurrency industry.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Defines the fundamental concepts and operation of blockchain technology.
2.Analyzes cryptocurrency systems and their areas of use.
3.Explains decentralized finance (DeFi) applications.
4.Evaluates processes of security, privacy, and verification.
5.Discusses the potential of blockchain applications in businesses.
6.Interprets the legal and economic aspects of crypto asset markets.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Usta, A. ve Doğantekin, S. (2018). Blockchain 101 v.2. Bankalararası Kart Merkezi
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Overview of the blockchain technology
Week 2 - Theoretical
Blockchain working mechanism
Week 3 - Theoretical
Blockchain types
Week 4 - Theoretical
Blockchain 2.0
Week 5 - Theoretical
Introduction to cryptocurrency
Week 6 - Theoretical
Cryptocurrency history
Week 7 - Theoretical
Consensus setup / protocols
Week 8 - Theoretical
Cryptographic hash function
Week 9 - Theoretical
Smart contracts
Week 10 - Theoretical
Blockchain applications (Blockchain 3.0)
Week 11 - Theoretical
The future of blockchain technology
Week 12 - Theoretical
Security on the blockchain
Week 13 - Theoretical
Cryptocurrencies and other applications
Week 14 - Theoretical
Cryptocurrency markets
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Midterm Examination120121
Final Examination130131
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)122
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
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PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
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PÇ-9
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OÇ-1
3
2
3
3
2
2
4
2
2
2
3
3
OÇ-2
4
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
2
3
4
4
OÇ-3
3
3
4
4
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
4
OÇ-4
3
2
3
3
2
2
4
2
2
2
3
4
OÇ-5
3
2
3
4
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
OÇ-6
4
3
4
5
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026