Module Code: |
H8BCAD |
Long Title
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Blockchain Application Development
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Title
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Blockchain Application Development
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Module Level: |
LEVEL 8 |
EQF Level: |
6 |
EHEA Level: |
First Cycle |
Module Author: |
Isabel O'Connor |
Departments: |
School of Computing
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Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff |
Master’s and/or PhD degree in computing or cognate discipline. May have industry experience also.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Investigate the technical workings of Blockchain Technologies |
LO2 |
Develop and gain exposure to Distributed Applications on Blockchain Infrastructures |
LO3 |
Investigate possible use cases, new and existing, for applications on Blockchain |
LO4 |
Develop and Devise a Blockchain Application its infrastructure and implementation |
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).
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Entry requirements |
See section 4.2 Entry procedures and criteria for the programme including procedures recognition of prior learning.
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Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content |
Blockchain Variations
Architecture Review. Generic Elements of a Blockchain. How a Blockchain Works. Benefits and Limitations
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Types of Blockchain
Distributed Ledger Technology. Public & Private Blockchain. Semiprivate. Side chains. Permission Ledgers. Tokenized Blockchain
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Decentralization
Decentralization using Blockchain. Methods and Routes to Decentralization. Decentralized Organizations. Platforms for Decentralization. Ethereum / Maidsafe / Lisk
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Introducing Bitcoin
Overview of the Bitcoin system. The Bitcoin P2P network - Sending Payments. Bitcoin Transactions - Life Cycle. Types of Transactions. Fees
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Bitcoin Network & Payments
The Bitcoin Network. The Wallets. Bitcoin Payments. Innovation in Bitcoin. Bitcoin Clients & APIs - Setting up a Node and Clients. Testnet. Bitcoin Limitations
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Alternative Coins & Foundations
Proofs of Works. Stakes.. Difficulty Algorithms. Namecoin. Litecoin. Primecoin. Zcash. ICOs & ERC20
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Introducing Ethereum & Smart Contracts
The Ethereum Network. Components of the Ethereum Eco System. Programming Languages - Runtime. Genesis. Gas. Mining. Wallets and Client Softwares. Smart Contracts
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The Ethereum Development Environment
Test Networks. Setting up a private Net. Development Tools and Frameworks.. MetaMask. Ganache. Truffle.. Solidity - Value Types / Arrays / Variables
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Introducing Web3
Smart Contract Deployment. HTML & JavaScript Frontend. Development Frameworks - Truffle. IPFS - Decentralized Storage
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Current Landscape
What’s Next / Emerging Trends. Limitations & Challenges. Blockchain Research
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Coursework | 50.00% |
End of Module Assessment | 50.00% |
AssessmentsFull 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. |
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Assessment Type: |
Continuous Assessment |
% of total: |
50 |
Assessment Date: |
n/a |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,4 |
Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description: This will encompass the use of solidity coding language for the Ethereum Blockchain Infrastructure as well as the development of a proficient front end using a platform of choosing e.g. Web3 js / Ruby on Rails / ASP.Net |
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End of Module Assessment |
Assessment Type: |
Terminal Exam |
% of total: |
50 |
Assessment Date: |
End-of-Semester |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3 |
Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description: Covering Theoretical aspects of Topic |
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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.
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Reassessment Description 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.
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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 |
Per Semester |
2.00 |
Tutorial |
Other hours (Practical/Tutorial) |
36 |
Per Semester |
3.00 |
Independent Learning |
Independent learning (hours) |
190 |
Per Semester |
15.83 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
5.00 |
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources |
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Andreas M. Antonopoulos,Gavin Wood. (2018), Mastering Ethereum, O'Reilly Media, p.384, [ISBN: 9781491971949].
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Andreas M. Antonopoulos. (2016), Mastering Bitcoin, O'Reilly Media, p.330, [ISBN: 9781491954386].
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Hal Finney.. (2004), , Reuseable PoW, https://cryptome, htm, org/rpow.
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Wei Dai -Money, http://www.weidai.com/bmoney.txt.
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Eric Hughes.. (1993), , A Cypherpunk's Manifesto, , https://www, net/cypherpunk/manifesto, activism.
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Dr. Adam Back.. (1997), , Hashcash, http://www, org/papers/announce, hashcash.
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Buterin, VEthereum White Paper: A next-generation smart contract and decentralized application platform, Ethereum White Paperhttps://github.com/ethereum/wiki/wiki/White-Paper.
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Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System. Bitcoin White Paper https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf.
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Igor Pejic. (2019), Blockchain Babel, Kogan Page, p.288, [ISBN: 978-0749484163].
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Imran Bashir. Mastering Blockchain, [ISBN: 978-1788839044].
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This module does not have any other resources |
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