S.M. Yiu
Yong Guan
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.
Prerequisites: COMP7906 Introduction to cyber security or ICOM6045 Fundamentals of e-commerce security and experience in programming is required.
Mutually exclusive with: FITE3011 Distributed Ledger and Blockchain
| 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 |
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| 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/Programming Assignments | Continuous Assessment | 50% | - | CLO1, CLO2, CLO3 |
| Written exam covering all taught content of the course | Written Examination | 50% | 2 - 21 May 2024 | 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 are obliged to follow 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 | 15 Jan 2024 (Mon) | 7:00pm - 10:00pm | MW-T3 | |
| Session 2 | 22 Jan 2024 (Mon) | 7:00pm - 10:00pm | MW-T3 | |
| Session 3 | 29 Jan 2024 (Mon) | 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Online | Zoom |
| Session 4 | 5 Feb 2024 (Mon) | 7:00pm - 10:00pm | MW-T3 | |
| Session 5 | 19 Feb 2024 (Mon) | 7:00pm - 10:00pm | MW-T3 | |
| Session 6 | 26 Feb 2024 (Mon) | 7:00pm - 10:00pm | MW-T3 | |
| Session 7 | 11 Mar 2024 (Mon) | 7:00pm - 10:00pm | MW-T3 | |
| Session 8 | 18 Mar 2024 (Mon) | 7:00pm - 10:00pm | MW-T3 | |
| Session 9 | 25 Mar 2024 (Mon) | 7:00pm - 10:00pm | MW-T3 | |
| Session 10 | 8 Apr 2024 (Mon) | 7:00pm - 10:00pm | MW-T3 | |
| MW - Meng Wah Complex | ||||