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<p>Blockchain and cryptocurrency form the backbone of emerging technology systems to secure transactions. The design of blockchain involves cryptographic technology to secure data and ensure confidentiality, authenticity and integrity. Students are introduced to the concepts of blockchain, cryptography and cryptocurrency, and learn how these technologies are transforming online transactions, and solving some of the most important issues in trust, resilience, reputation and transparency. Students also learn about the risks and challenges involving cryptocurrencies, exchanges and wallets as well as money-laundering and criminal enterprises. Students develop practical experience in building blockchain systems and develop smart contract solutions.</p>
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<p>· Essential aspects of blockchain including distributed ledger technology</p>
<p>· Immutable records and consensus algorithm</p>
<p>· Smart contracts</p>
<p>· Asymmetric, Symmetric and Hybrid key algorithms</p>
<p>· Hash Functions</p>
<p>· Public and Private Keys</p>
<p>· Encryption and Decryption</p>
<p>· Centralised and decentralised cryptocurrencies</p>
<p>· Sovereign cryptocurrency</p>
<p>· Cryptocurrency mining</p>
<p>· Cryptocurrency exchanges, wallets, and mixers/blenders</p>
<p>· Traceback </p>
<p>· How blockchain and crypto make transactions transparent, trusted and resilient allowing for wider adoption in the business community </p>
<p>. How the structure of cryptocurrency exchanges, wallets and other also make them the most readily hacked along with used as major mechanisms for money-laundering and crime</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>Blockchain and cryptocurrency form the backbone of emerging technology systems to secure transactions. The design of blockchain involves cryptographic technology to secure data and ensure confidentiality, authenticity and integrity. Students are introduced to the concepts of blockchain, cryptography and cryptocurrency, and learn how these technologies are transforming online transactions, and solving some of the most important issues in trust, resilience, reputation and transparency. Students also learn about the risks and challenges involving cryptocurrencies, exchanges and wallets as well as money-laundering and criminal enterprises. Students develop practical experience in building blockchain systems and develop smart contract solutions.</p>
Unit content
<p>· Essential aspects of blockchain including distributed ledger technology</p> <p>· Immutable records and consensus algorithm</p> <p>· Smart contracts</p> <p>· Asymmetric, Symmetric and Hybrid key algorithms</p> <p>· Hash Functions</p> <p>· Public and Private Keys</p> <p>· Encryption and Decryption</p> <p>· Centralised and decentralised cryptocurrencies</p> <p>· Sovereign cryptocurrency</p> <p>· Cryptocurrency mining</p> <p>· Cryptocurrency exchanges, wallets, and mixers/blenders</p> <p>· Traceback </p> <p>· How blockchain and crypto make transactions transparent, trusted and resilient allowing for wider adoption in the business community </p> <p>. How the structure of cryptocurrency exchanges, wallets and other also make them the most readily hacked along with used as major mechanisms for money-laundering and crime</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
029999 - Information Technology, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/itwsu2028">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p> must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=ITWSU2027" target="_blank">ITWSU2027</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Examine how blockchain is used in cryptocurrencies and other emerging applications</p>
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<p>Communicate the technologies to a non-expert audience in a range of formats</p>
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<p>Analyse the different types of cryptography and their use in blockchain</p>
S2
<p>Analyse different types of cryptocurrencies and how they function within the online transaction ecosystem </p>
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<p>Visualise cases and flow of cryptocurrency for transaction identification and tracing</p>
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<p>Analyse the threats and legal aspects related to cryptocurrency management and operations</p>
A1
<p>Apply programming skills to build a blockchain</p>
Assessment
Learning Tasks and Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Programming code</p>
<p>Practical </p>
<p>40%</p>
K1, S1, S2, A1
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<p>Essay and Presentation</p>
<p>Applied Project</p>
<p>20%</p>
K2, S3, S4
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<p>Multiple choice exam</p>
<p>Final Exam</p>
<p>40%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
FedTASK
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Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
029999 - Information Technology, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/itwsu2028">View unit fees</a>
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