Module Code: H8BCAPD2
Long Title Blockchain Application Development 2
Title Blockchain Application Development 2
Module Level: LEVEL 8
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator:  
Module Author: Alex Courtney
Departments: School of Computing
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff


MSc degree in Computer Science. Experience Lecturing, work experience or projects in the specific domain
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify and clearly define Blockchain Development platforms
LO2 Perform Business Requirements Analysis for Blockchain Application Development
LO3 Distinguish key functionalities required for a secure Distributed Application
LO4 Develop a Blockchain Infrastructure and a corresponding deployed Blockchain application
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements

Learners should have attained the knowledge, skills and competence gained from stage 3 of the BSc (Hons) in Computing.
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Development Tools and Frameworks for Blockchain
Compliers. Integrated Development Environments. Tools and Libraries. Ganache. MetaMask. Truffle. Contract Development and Deployment
Languages for Blockchain
Python / Solidity / Web3 / HTML / JS
Hyperledger
Fabric / Sawtooth Lake / Iroha / Burrow / Indy / Explorer. Cello / Composer / Quilt. A Reference Architecture : Privacy and Confidentiality / Scalability / Identity / Auditability / Interoperability
Scalability and Other Challenges
Networks / Consensus / Block Size / Sharding / Side Chains
Privacy & Confidentiality
Obfuscation / Homomorphic Encryption / Hardware Privacy. Confidential Transactions. Security / Smart Contract Security
Notable Blockchain Projects
ZCash / Solidus / Hawk / Casper / Bitcoin-NG / Cello. EOS / Corda / Cardano
Blockchain Research
Smart Contracts / Centralization Issues / Limitations
Project Development
Idea Generation. Business Requirements Analysis. SSDLC. TDD. Marketing & Communications. How to Document your Development. Troubleshooting. Demonstration & Presentations
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Formative Assessment % of total: Non-Marked
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: Yes
Assessment Description:
Formative assessment will be provided on the in-class individual or group activities.
Assessment Type: Continuous Assessment % of total: 40
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Market Research & Requirements AnalysisStudents will be required to identify within the existing blockchain domain a niches or market domain which could benefit from a blockchain based application. Justification for domain should be provided based upon market research. Requirements analysis lifecycle should then be provided further outlining the scope of the project.
Assessment Type: Continuous Assessment % of total: 60
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Students will be required to perform a rollout of a Blockchain based application, encompassing :- Selection of Development technology- Build and Testing of the Application- Deployment of a Blockchain Infrastructure- Deployment, testing and interaction with the Developed ApplicationBuild, Test and Deploy a complex Blockchain Based Application: This should entail : - Requirements Analysis - Selection of Development Tools - Front End Interface - RoR / Java / Web3 - Selection of Blockchain e.g. Hyper / Ether
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
Reassessment Description
Repeat failed items The student must repeat any item failed Learning EnvironmentLearning will take place in a classroom/lab environment with access IT resources. Learners will have access to library resources, both physical and electronic and to faculty outside of the classroom where required. Module materials will be placed on Moodle, the College’s virtual learning environment

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Classroom & Demonstrations (hours) 24 Every Week 24.00
Tutorial Other hours (Practical/Tutorial) 24 Every Week 24.00
Independent Learning Independent learning (hours) 202 Every Week 202.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 48.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Andreas M. Antonopoulos,Gavin Wood. (2018), Mastering Ethereum, O'Reilly Media, p.384, [ISBN: 9781491971949].
  • Andreas M. Antonopoulos. (2016), Mastering Bitcoin, O'Reilly Media, p.330, [ISBN: 978-1491954386].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Imran Bashir. (2018), Mastering Blockchain, 2nd Edition. Packt Publishing, [ISBN: 978-1788839044].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
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