Course Details

Blockchain, Bitcoin & Smart Contracts

EC0264

Course
Blockchain, Bitcoin & Smart Contracts
Code
EC0264
Academic Year
2025/2026
Curriculum Year
2024/2025
Degree Programme
MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE
Curriculum
000 - CORSO GENERICO
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Credits
2
Lecture Hours
15
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
NN - Indefinito/Interdisciplinare
Course Type
Single-subject learning activity
Course Delivery
OPZ - Opzionale
Year
2
Teaching period
Annuale
Campus
NOVARA
Teaching language
Italian
Course Contents
· DLT(Distributed Ledger Technology): Public and Private Blockchains analysis
· Cryptography: hashing & public and private keys & digital signature
· Use Cases: from hacker attacks to the fork, from blockchains to exchanges
Reference Texts
SLIDE
Learning Outcomes
Understanding the world of blockchains and cryptocurrencies
Prerequisites
None
Teaching Methods
Frontal lesson
Additional Information
Students with physical disabilities, Learning Disabilities or Special Education Needs can request specific services and tools via the Staff Sviluppo e Coordinamento Carriere e Servizi alle Studentesse e agli Studenti, consulting the University webpage: https://www.uniupo.it/en/services/servicesstudents-physical-or-learning-disabilities Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted the University Staff, can refer to the tutor in charge of the course to define the examination modalities.
Assessment Methods
Project work
Detailed Syllabus
· DLT(Distributed Ledger Technology): Public and Private Blockchains analysis
· Cryptography: hashing & public and private keys & digital signature
· Use Cases: from hacker attacks to the fork, from blockchains to exchanges
Expected Learning Outcomes
Understanding the world of blockchains and cryptocurrencies
Last update:09-09-2026 00:14:31