This course explores the fundamentals of the public, transparent, secure, immutable and distributed database called Blockchain. Blockchains can be used to record and transfer any digital asset not just currency. This course will introduce students to the workings and applications of this new technology. Its potential impact on financial services, government, banking, contracting, and identity management will be discussed. This course provides the background necessary to be able to separate fact from fiction when reading claims about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Presents conceptual foundations required to engineer secure software that interacts with the Bitcoin network. Integrates ideas from Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in applied learning projects.

Course Objectives – you can write the answer reading course objective

Upon completion of this course:

Increase their knowledge and identification of Blockchain technology and its application to the world of work.

Apply advanced analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate information, solve problems, and make sound decisions in the different areas of Blockchain.

Students will be able to conduct research on issues and questions relevant to the field of Blockchain technology competency and capability gaps for cybersecurity engineering.

Identify the ethical and legal responsibilities that Blockchain technology entails.

Describe the underlying technology of Blockchain.

Apply learned knowledge foundations to demonstrate proficiency in Blockchain Technology implementation.

Provide a reflection of at least 500 words (or 2 pages double spaced) of how the knowledge, skills, or theories of this course have been applied, or could be applied, in a practical manner to your current work environment. If you are not currently working, share times when you have or could observe these theories and knowledge could be applied to an employment opportunity in your field of study.