Dr. K.P. Chow
Professor S.M. Yiu
Miss Ke Zhang
Students will also learn the following issues: the security, efficiency, and the scalability of the technology. Cyber-currency (e.g. Bitcoin) and other typical application examples in areas such as finance will also be introduced.
| Course Learning Outcomes | Relevant Programme Learning Outcome |
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CLO1. [Technical foundation] Identify key components behind the design of a distributed ledger (and blockchain) and evaluate different designs/solutions for implementing a distributed ledger. |
PLO5, PLO8 |
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CLO2. [Applications and programming] Understand the types of applications that best fit the model of distributed ledger; program applications and smart contracts on some popular platforms. |
PLO6, PLO7, PLO9 |
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CLO3. [Cryptocurrency and other impacts] Understand the technologies behind different cryptocurrencies, and other impacts related to distributed ledger, including its limitations, emerging directions, and related issues (e.g. Regulations). |
PLO7, PLO12, PLO14 |
| View Programme Learning Outcomes | |
| Course Content | No. of Hours | Course Learning Outcomes |
| Introduction: The rationale behind the design of a distributed ledger (blockchain) and the key components in such a platform. | 6 | CLO1 |
| Different cryptographic primitives and designs in constructing a distributed ledger. | 3 | CLO1 |
| Applications that best fit the platform. | 3 | CLO2 |
| Programming an application in a popular blockchain platform (e.g. smart contracts in Ethereum). | 6 | CLO2 |
| Cryptocurrency technology and its impact | 6 | CLO3 |
| The impact of distributed ledger technology, limitations of existing distributed ledger platforms, possible enhancements to existing platforms, and possibilities of having new applications. | 6 | CLO3 |
| Description | Type | Weighting * | Examination Period ^ | Course Learning Outcomes |
| Written Assignments | Continuous Assessment | 50% | - | CLO1, CLO2, CLO3 |
| Written exam covering all taught content of the course | Written Examination | 50% | May 10 to May 29, 2021 | CLO1, CLO2, CLO3 |
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* The weighting of coursework and
examination marks is subject to approval
^ The exact examination date uses to be released when all enrolments are confirmed after add/drop period by the Examinations Office. Students must oblige to the examination schedule. Students should NOT enrol in the course if they are not certain that they will be in Hong Kong during the examination period. Absent from examination may result in failure in the course. There is no supplementary examination for all MSc curriculums in the Faculty of Engineering. |
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| Date | Time | Venue | Remark | |
| Session 1 | 25 Jan 2021 (Mon) | 7:00pm - 10:00pm | GH-WGW | Hybrid |
| Session 2 | 1 Feb 2021 (Mon) | 7:00pm - 10:00pm | GH-WGW | Hybrid |
| Session 3 | 8 Feb 2021 (Mon) | 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Online | Online Zoom Only |
| Session 4 | 1 Mar 2021 (Mon) | 7:00pm - 10:00pm | CB-C | Hybrid |
| Session 5 | 15 Mar 2021 (Mon) | 7:00pm - 10:00pm | CB-C | Hybrid |
| Session 6 | 22 Mar 2021 (Mon) | 7:00pm - 10:00pm | CB-C | Hybrid |
| Session 7 | 29 Mar 2021 (Mon) | 7:00pm - 10:00pm | CB-C | Hybrid |
| Session 8 | 12 Apr 2021 (Mon) | 7:00pm - 10:00pm | CB-C | Hybrid |
| Session 9 | 19 Apr 2021 (Mon) | 7:00pm - 10:00pm | CB-C | Hybrid |
| Session 10 | 26 Apr 2021 (Mon) | 7:00pm - 10:00pm | CB-C | Hybrid |
| CB - Chow Yei Ching Building GH - Graduate House | ||||