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46932-01 - Lecture: Bitcoin, Blockchain and Cryptoassets (3 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers | Fabian Schär (f.schaer@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | This course is your starting point into the world of Blockchain and cryptocurrencies. We build a foundation that will enable you to understand this technology and see beyond the hype. The course covers elements from business, economics, computer science and cryptography. It consists of practical and theoretical blocks and offers a comprehensive introduction to various aspects of this fascinating topic. No programming experience required. This is an online course. All lectures will be provided as videos. |
| Learning objectives | 1. You will learn how Blockchains work and what they can be used for. 2. You will analyze the economic properties of Bitcoin and similar cryptoassets. 3. You will understand the characteristics of public ledgers and open consensus protocols. |
| Bibliography | Schär and Berentsen, 2020. Bitcoin, Blockchain and Cryptoassets. MIT Press. |
| Comments | This is an online course. All lectures will be provided as videos. |
| Weblink | Weblink |
| Course application | Registration: Please enroll in the Online Services (services.unibas.ch); Eucor-Students and mobility students of other Swiss Universities or the FHNW first have to register at the University of Basel BEFORE the start of the course and receive their login data by post (e-mail address of the University of Basel). Processing time up to a week! Detailed information can be found here: https://www.unibas.ch/de/Studium/Mobilitaet.html After successful registration you can enroll for the course in the Online Services (services.unibas.ch). Applies to everyone: Enrolment = Registration for the course and the exam! |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | Online course |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| unregelmässig | See individual dates | ||
| Comments | The kick-off event will take place on February 19, 2025 in the classroom. The rest of the course will be offered digitally. |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 19.02.2025 | 14.30-16.00 | Bernoullianum, Grosser Hörsaal 148 |
| Modules |
Electives Bachelor Business and Economics: Recommendations (Bachelor's Studies: Business and Economics (Start of studies before 01.08.2021)) Electives Bachelor Business and Economics: Recommendations (Bachelor's degree subject: Business and Economics (Start of studies before 01.08.2021)) Modul: Wahlbereich in Wirtschaftswissenschaften (Bachelor's degree subject: Business and Economics) Module: Interdisciplinary and Transfer of Knowledge (Master's Studies: Actuarial Science) Wahlbereich innerfakultär: Zusätzliches Lehrangebot (Bachelor's Studies: Business and Economics) |
| Assessment format | record of achievement |
| Assessment details | Exercise Sets and Final Exam. written exam: date and place tbd |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,1 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Business and Economics , studiendekanat-wwz@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Faculty of Business and Economics |