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| Semester | spring semester 2021 |
| 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 | ADAM |
| Course application | Registration: Please enrol in MOnA. EUCOR-Students and students of other Swiss Universities have to enrol at the students administration office (studseksupport1@unibas.ch) within the official enrolment period. Enrolment = Registration for the exam! |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | Online course |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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| Comments | The course will be taught online without any fixed timeslots. |
No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Electives Bachelor Business and Economics: Recommendations (Bachelor's Studies: Business and Economics) Electives Bachelor Business and Economics: Recommendations (Bachelor's degree subject: Business and Economics) Module: Interdisciplinary and Transfer of Knowledge (Master's Studies: Actuarial Science) |
| Assessment format | end-of-semester examination |
| Assessment details | Exercise Sets and Final Exam. written exam: 22.06.21; 15:00-16:30. The exam will take place at Basel Exhibition Center (Messe Basel). In case COVID-19 protective measures prevent examination on site, the faculty reserves the right to conduct the examination electronically during the same time slot. You will receive details of the on-site examinations (Exhibition Center or WWZ) by email approximately one week before the examination date. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Registration: 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 |