Universität Wien

052520 VU Advanced Topics in Internet Computing & Software Technologies (2021W)

Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies and their Applications

6.00 ECTS (4.00 SWS), SPL 5 - Informatik und Wirtschaftsinformatik
Continuous assessment of course work
MIXED
Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

UPDATE 20. Nov 2021: No change in the implementation mode of the course starting November 22nd, 2021 (lockdown)

  • Tuesday 05.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 12.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 6, Währinger Straße 29 1.OG
  • Tuesday 12.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 2, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
  • Tuesday 19.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 6, Währinger Straße 29 1.OG
  • Tuesday 19.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 2, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
  • Tuesday 09.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 6, Währinger Straße 29 1.OG
  • Tuesday 09.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 2, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
  • Tuesday 16.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 6, Währinger Straße 29 1.OG
  • Tuesday 16.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 2, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
  • Tuesday 23.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Digital
  • Tuesday 23.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 30.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Digital
  • Tuesday 30.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 07.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Digital
  • Tuesday 07.12. 18:30 - 20:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 14.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Digital
  • Tuesday 14.12. 18:30 - 20:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 11.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 6, Währinger Straße 29 1.OG
  • Tuesday 11.01. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 2, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
  • Tuesday 18.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 6, Währinger Straße 29 1.OG
  • Tuesday 18.01. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 2, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
  • Tuesday 25.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 6, Währinger Straße 29 1.OG
  • Tuesday 25.01. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 2, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The aim of this lecture is to support attendees in understanding, applying, and developing
blockchain and distributed ledger technologies and their applications.

! NOTE: Due to SARS CoV-2, this course will take place in some hybrid form.
All organizational adjustments due to regulations wrt the SARS CoV-2 crisis will be announced in writing for you as participants of the course in Moodle.

Assessment and permitted materials

Two written examinations (tests) during the semester. No aids are allowed during the exam.
Two assignments to be submitted throughout the semester, each will be graded separately.

Grading will be based on
- the completion of the assigned tasks
- the demonstrated understanding of the technologies and underlying theories.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Gain a more profound and thorough understanding of the topics presented in the course.

The final mark is calculated based on the two written exams (each 25%) and the two assignments (each 25%).

To achieve positive grading students
- must submit a solution for each project assignment, and
- need to reach at least 50% of the maximum points achievable over all assignments, and
- need to reach at least 50% of the maximum points achievable over all written exams, and
- need to be present at each assessment meeting for the assignments if requested.

Grading scale:
89% <= P <= 100% Sehr Gut (1)
76% <= P < 89% Gut (2)
63% <= P < 76% Befriedigend (3)
50% <= P < 63% Genügend (4)
0% <= P < 50% Nicht Genügend (5)

Examination topics

All the topics covered by the course.

Reading list

Lecture Slides.
Required and recommended readings listed at the end of each chapter.
Additional papers will be available through Moodle.

Association in the course directory

Module: AT-ICS

Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:13