Syllabus Application
CS 438
Blockchain: Security and Applications
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Semester
Spring 2025-2026
Course
CS 438 -
Blockchain: Security and Applications
Time/Place
Time
Week Day
Place
Date
09:40-10:30
Mon
FENS-L056
Feb 16-May 22, 2026
09:40-11:30
Fri
FENS-L056
Feb 16-May 22, 2026
Level of course
Undergraduate
Course Credits
SU Credit:3, ECTS:6, Engineering:6
Prerequisites
-
Corequisites
-
Course Type
Lecture
Instructor(s) Information
Kamer Kaya
- Email: kaya@sabanciuniv.edu
Course Information
Catalog Course Description
Cryptographic fundamentals for blockchain, distributed systems, crypto-currencies, smart contracts, distributed blockchain applications, consensus algorithms, blockchain mining, security and privacy in blockchain, blockchain ecosystem.
Course Learning Outcomes:
| 1. | After the course the students will be able to understand the components of blockchain, the terms and the jargon people use. |
|---|---|
| 2. | After the course, the students will be able understand the math behind the cryptographic techniques used in Blockchain. |
| 3. | The students will learn how to design a blockchain based solution for a real-life problem. |
| 4. | After the course, the students can implement objects on a blockchain such as a smart contract on Ethereum. |
Course Objective
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Related to This Course:
| Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | |
| Life Below Water | |
| Life On Land |
Course Materials
Resources:
Lecture slides, there is no book.
Technology Requirements:
Computers will be used for in class practice...