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ITI5214 · Blockchain
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 5Faculty of Information Technology
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
Blockchain is regarded as the next revolution of Internet. Applications are not just limited to cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, but also extended to different interdisciplinary sectors. This unit is for you to develop basic knowledge of blockchain technology and how they can be used in real-world scenarios such as payment systems or supply-chain management. Learning activities will focus on understanding different blockchain systems, a broad landscape of supervised and unsupervised learning methods with a focus on the state-of-the-art knowledge for blockchain technologies including consensus, privacy-preserving protocols and smart contract which are rapidly used in different industries.
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Assessment
The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assignment 1 | Quiz / Test | 20% | Threshold |
| 2 | Assignment 2 | Project | 30% | Threshold |
| 3 | Scheduled final assessment (2 hours and 10 minutes) | Examination | 50% | Threshold |
This unit has threshold mark hurdles. You must achieve at least 45% of the available marks in the final scheduled assessment, at least 45% in total for in-semester assessments, and an overall unit mark of 50% or more to be able to pass the unit. If you do not achieve the threshold mark, you will receive a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
prerequisite
- ITI5163 — Information and computer security
Learning outcomes
- Evaluate the basic structure of a blockchain system, what is involved in designing such systems and strategy to maintain them.
- Assess what consensus protocol is, what makes consensus work, and the limitation of each consensus protocol.
- Investigate methods to preserve privacy for user and data in a blockchain system.
- Demonstrate how blockchain systems can be applied into different disciplines such as healthcare, supply-chain.
Workload
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning and online engagement.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 24 hours |
| Laboratories | 24 hours |
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