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科目名稱:資訊科技創新

Course Name: IT Innovation

修別:群

Type of Credit: Partially Required

3.0

學分數

Credit(s)

50

預收人數

Number of Students

課程資料Course Details

課程簡介Course Description

Blockchain technology has the innovative potential to transform businesses and society profoundly. This course provides an in-depth exploration of blockchain technology and the token economy, starting with foundational concepts such as decentralized systems, cryptography, public blockchains, and cryptocurrencies. Students will develop a strong understanding of smart contract mechanics, the economic principles shaping token economies, the applications of decentralized finance (DeFi), and the intersection of blockchain with sustainability. Through an engaging mix of lectures, assignments, and hands-on projects, students will gain both theoretical insights and practical skills, preparing them to navigate and contribute to the evolving blockchain and token economy landscape with confidence and expertise.

Remarks:

  • This course actively welcomes students from diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
  • Programming skills are required.(需有一般程式設計基礎。)

核心能力分析圖 Core Competence Analysis Chart

能力項目說明


    課程目標與學習成效Course Objectives & Learning Outcomes

    While it is not expected for you to master every aspect of the course, by the end, you should be able to demonstrate critical thinking in one or more of the following modules:

    1. Understand blockchain fundamentals
    2. Apply cryptographic techniques
    3. Analyze major public blockchains
    4. Develop smart contracts
    5. Evaluate token economics
    6. Explore decentralized finance (DeFi)
    7. Assess blockchain for sustainability
    8. Collaborate on a blockchain project

    每周課程進度與作業要求 Course Schedule & Requirements

    教學週次Course Week 彈性補充教學週次Flexible Supplemental Instruction Week 彈性補充教學類別Flexible Supplemental Instruction Type

    Week

    Topic

    Content

    Activity

    1

    ◆ Introduction to Blockchain and the Token Economy(區塊鏈與代幣經濟)

    • Economic aspect
    • Technological aspect
    • Political aspect
    • Environmental aspect
     
    2 ◆ Distributed Systems(分散式系統)
    • Fundamentals of distributed and decentralized systems
    • Consensus problems
     
    3 ◆ Cryptography(密碼學)1
    • Information and network security concepts
    • Hashing
    • Symmetric ciphers
     

    4

    ◆ Cryptography(密碼學)2

    • Asymmetric ciphers (public-key cryptography)
    • The RSA cryptosystem
    • Digital signatures
    • Public-key infrastructure (PKI)

    Individual assignment

    5

    ◆ Public Blockchain: Bitcoin(比特幣)1

    • Introduction
    • Token economics of Bitcoin
    • Keys and wallets
    • Transactions

     

    6 ◆ Public Blockchain: Bitcoin(比特幣)2
    • Blocks
    • Mining
    • Crypto trading
    • Environmental issues
     
    7 National Holiday (No Class)   April 3

    8

    ◆ Public Blockchain: Ethereum(以太坊)

    • Introduction
    • Token economics of Ethereum
    • Keys and wallets
    • Transactions
    • Blocks
    • Staking and validation
    • Gas fees
    • Smart contracts

     

    9 ◆ Smart Contracts(智能合約)on Ethereum 1
    • Fundamentals of Solidity programming
     
    10

    ◆ Smart Contracts(智能合約)on Ethereum 2

    • Smart contract development, testing, and deployment
    Individual assignment
    11 ◆ Smart Contracts(智能合約)on Ethereum 3
    • JavaScript and the React framework
    • Interaction between smart contracts, crypto wallets, and JavaScript
    Individual assignment
    12 ◆ Smart Contracts(智能合約)on Ethereum 4
    • Fungible tokens (ERC-20 tokens)
    • Non-fungible tokens (ERC-721 tokens)
    Individual assignment

    13

    ◆ Token Economics and Decentralized Finance(代幣經濟學與去中心化金融)1

    • DeFi infrastructure
    • DeFi primitives
      • Transactions
      • Tokenization
      • Custody
      • Supply adjustment
      • Incentives
      • Swap
      • Collateralization
     
    14 Flexible Learning (No Class)   May 22

    15

    ◆ Token Economics and Decentralized Finance(代幣經濟學與去中心化金融)2
    • DeFi protocols
    • Automated market makers
    • Collateralized and uncollateralized loans
    • Liquidation
    • Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs)
    • Real-world assets (RWAs)
    • Token sales
     

    16

    ◆ Blockchain for Sustainable Development(區塊鏈與永續發展)

    • Fundamentals of sustainable development
    • Social innovation(社會創新)
    • Regional revitalization(地方創生)
    • Blockchain use cases for sustainable development
     

    17

    Team Project Presentation 1
     
     

    18

    Team Project Presentation 2
     

     

    授課方式Teaching Approach

    50%

    講述 Lecture

    20%

    討論 Discussion

    30%

    小組活動 Group activity

    0%

    數位學習 E-learning

    0%

    其他: Others:

    評量工具與策略、評分標準成效Evaluation Criteria

    Course evaluation:

    • Individual assignments: 40% (Late submission can only be accepted within two weeks.)
    • Team project presentation: 45%
      • Instructor's evaluation: 15%
      • Intra-group peer evaluation: 15%
      • Inter-group peer evaluation: 15%
    • Team project report: 15%

    Team composition:

    • Group size: 3 to 6 members.
    • Each team should ideally consist of members from diverse backgrounds to foster a range of perspectives and expertise.
    • Each team will develop and pitch a business or academic idea related to blockchain technology and/or token economics.

    Essential elements for a successful pitch:

    • Problem definition: Clearly outline the problem you are addressing.
    • Target audience: Define the audience for your solution (e.g., business, government, or civil society).
    • Importance of the problem: Provide evidence that the problem is significant.
    • Blockchain solution justification: Explain why blockchain is a suitable or advantageous solution.
    • Technical details and proof of concept: Include relevant technical information and, if possible, a proof of concept.
    • Potential impact: Highlight the expected impact on business and/or society.

    Evaluation criteria for the team project presentation and report:

    • Novelty: 25%
    • Technical depth: 25%
    • Business and/or social impact: 25%
    • Presentation skills: 25%

    指定/參考書目Textbook & References

    Required Readings

    1. Lecture slides
    2. GitHub of this course

    Recommended Readings

    1. Bitcoin: A peer-to-peer electronic cash system – Satoshi Nakamoto
    2. Token Economy: How the Web3 Reinvents the Internet (online version) – Shermin Voshmgir
    3. Understanding Bitcoin: Cryptography, Engineering and Economics – Pedro Franco
    4. DeFi and the Future of Finance – Campbell R. Harvey, Ashwin Ramachandran, & Joey Santoro
    5. Mastering Bitcoin: Programming the Open Blockchain (online version) – Andreas M. Antonopoulos & David A. Harding
    6. Hands-On Smart Contract Development with Solidity and Ethereum: From Fundamentals to Deployment – Kevin Solorio, Randall Kanna, & David H. Hoover
    7. Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practice – William Stallings
    8. Distributed Systems: Concepts and Design - George Coulouris, Jean Dollimore, Tim Kindberg, & Gordon Blair
    9. Blockchain for smart sustainable cities – The International Telecommunication Union
    10. How to DeFi: Beginner and Advanced
    11. Crypto cities – Vitalik Buterin
    12. 區塊鏈社會學:金錢、媒體與民主的再想像 – 高重建
    13. Cambridge Blockchain Network Sustainability Index

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