Course Language:
English
Course Coordinator:
Course Objectives:
To be able to convey information about blockchain technology, infrastructure and existing applications to examine its place in the economy and agriculture of the future.
Course Content:
Definition of blockchain, applications in block chain, game theory, distributed system architectures, blocks in agriculture and the chain consisting of blocks, trading, consensus establishments, mining details, blockchain security, blockchain problems in agriculture, smart contracts, blockchain applications in agriculture.
Teaching Methods:
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Simulation, 5: Case-study
Assessment Methods:
A: Testing, B: Presentation, C: Homework, D: Project, E: Lab
Vertical Tabs
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes |
Program
Learning Outcomes |
Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
Define what distributed system structures are. | 5,11 | 1,2,3 | A,B,C |
Explain the block chain structure. | 5,11 | 1,2,3 | A,B,C |
Explain block chain applications. | 5,11 | 1,2,3 | A,B,C |
Define smart contract systems. | 5,11 | 1,2,3 | A,B,C |
Define cryptology and hashing mechanisms. | 5,11 | 1,2,3 | A,B,C |
Define the concepts of digital money and digital economy. | 5,11 | 1,2,3 | A,B,C |
Can program centralized trust and clearing systems. | 5,11 | 1,2,3 | A,B,C |
Course Flow
Week | Topics | Study Materials |
1 | Introduction to blockchain | Lecture notes |
2 | Defining blockchain process, its applications, formation of new digital platforms. | Lecture notes |
3 | Game theory, distributed system architectures, mining details | Lecture notes |
4 | Trading | Lecture notes |
5 | Stakeholders and transparency | Lecture notes |
6 | Consensus establishments | Lecture notes |
7 | Smart Contract Systems and Applications | Lecture notes |
8 | Midterm | Lecture notes |
9 | Security in blockchain | Lecture notes |
10 | Blocks in agriculture and chain of blocks | Lecture notes |
11 | Blockchain problems in agriculture | Lecture notes |
12 | Application of blockchain in agriculture | Lecture notes |
13 | Future of blockchain technology | Lecture notes |
14 | Student presentations | Lecture notes |
Recommended Sources
Lecture Notes | |
Additional Resources | Textbook and other recommended books |
Material Sharing
Documents | Lecture Notes |
Assignments | Homework, Presentation |
Exams | Midterm, Final exam |
Assessment
IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE |
Midterm | 60 | |
Homework & case studies | 20 | |
Presentation | 20 | |
Total | 100 | |
Final to Success | 40 | |
Semester to Success | 60 | |
Total | 100 |
Course’s Contribution to Program
No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | |||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
1 | To be able to comprehend the economic problems of agriculture; collecting, analyzing and interpreting data at micro and macro levels for economic applications; analyzing the ways of increasing production by applying the basic principles of economy in agriculture; to make the right decision for the future; to produce project based solutions; ability to apply with contemporary techniques. | ||||||
2 | To be able to monitor national and international agricultural markets, to understand the behavior of market actors; ability to predict the effects of economic and political developments on the Turkish agricultural sector, and interpret and make decisions. | ||||||
3 | Marketing of agricultural products by using marketing principles and methods; have the basic knowledge about market research and ability to interpret. | ||||||
4 | Agricultural production tools, equipment, methods and equipment to recognize; application of plant and animal production techniques and models; Ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge related to plant breeding, plant breeding, seed production, genetics, physiology, ecology, biotechnology, plant gene resources, organic agriculture and meadow-pasture management in the field of field crops. |
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5 | To develop and deepen their knowledge in the field of information systems at the level of expertise; interpreting and integrating the information acquired in information systems with the information coming from related disciplines; ability to develop new approaches to complex problems in applications in information systems. | X | |||||
6 | Ability to possess wide and deep knowledge in the field of Agricultural Trade and Management including the most recent advances; ability to possess advanced level of required skill, techniques and methods to conduct research by using and evaluating up-to-date information; ability to model, design and develop solutions, a system, a process or a product under realistic constraints by generating innovative and original ideas. | ||||||
7 | Ability to perceive, design and apply an original research process (analytical, modeling or experimental) independently: ability to solve complex problems and critically evaluate the ideas and developments in the field of specialization. Ability to transfer advancements in scientific, technical and cultural developments to the society with the ethical responsibility and scientific objectivity. | ||||||
8 | Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English; the ability to write and understand effective reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | ||||||
9 | Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; self-study skills. | ||||||
10 | To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility awareness; the ability to inform the society on issues related to biodiversity, natural resources, air, water, soil pollution, recycling, environmental sensitivity, environmental protection. | ||||||
11 | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself. | X |
ECTS
ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION | |||
Activities | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Work Load (Hour) |
Course hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Study hours out of class (Pre-study, practice) | 1 | 25 | 25 |
Midterm | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Scientific paper reading and homework | 14 | 10 | 140 |
Presentation and preparation to presentation | 1 | 25 | 25 |
Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Total Work Load | 237 | ||
Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 9.5 | ||
ECTS Credit of the Course | 10 |