IST115C: Introduction to Blockchains

Credits 3 Lab/Practicum/Clinical Hours 2 Lecture Hours 2
Search for Available CoursesRegister for This CourseCost of Attendance

Prerequisites

Students are required to pass prerequisite courses with a grade of C or higher. Exceptions apply; please consult your department chair.

An introduction to cryptographic digital keys and digital ledgers. Students are exposed and introduced to such topics as mining, trustless consensus, and digital promises such as smart contracts. Students learn how blockchains leverage digital scarcity to create currency-like properties.