Mechatronics
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Mechatronics
Course Details
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Mechatronics
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03741120 | Blockchain Technology | 2 | Spring | 4 | 2+0+2 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | Lect. Taha Fatih ATEŞ |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Taha Fatih ATEŞ |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Taha Fatih ATEŞ | T-202 | [email protected] | 7990 | Thursday 10:00 |
Course Content
Introduction to blockchain, distributed systems structures, smart contract systems, digital money and digital economy concepts, programming with Python, blockchain fundamentals, blockchains for cryptocurrencies, blockchain platforms, other blockchain applications and cryptocurrency markets.
Objectives of the Course
Blockchain and cryptocurrencies, digital mining, their volumes in international trade and their impact on our future.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P3 | Follows and Effectively Uses Current Developments and Applications in Their Profession | 3 |
| P4 | Effectively Uses Information Technologies (Software, Programs, Animations, Etc.) Related to Their Profession | 3 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Follows industrial trends and applies them in practice | P.3.2 | 1 |
| O2 | Produces and applies creative and innovative solutions | P.3.5 | 1 |
| O3 | Uses information technologies in the design and simulation of mechatronic systems | P.4.1 | 1 |
| O4 | Effectively uses programming languages and software tools in mechatronic applications | P.4.2 | 1 |
| O5 | Knows algorithm design and analysis techniques | P.4.8 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Blockchain |
| 2 | Blockchain-focused applications |
| 3 | Digital Currencies and other applications |
| 4 | Bitcoin mining and game theory |
| 5 | Digital Money |
| 6 | Cryptography and Hashing |
| 7 | Fundamentals of Blockchain |
| 8 | Blockchain for Cryptocurrencies |
| 9 | Developing a trust and clearing system |
| 10 | Blockchain Platforms |
| 11 | Other Blockchain Applications |
| 12 | Blockchain Limitations |
| 13 | Cryptocurrency Markets |
| 14 | Security in blockchain |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Tiana Laurence, Blockchain For Dummies, Wiley. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | 1 | 20 (%) |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 50 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterms | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Laboratory | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 144 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4,80 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P3 | P4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Follows industrial trends and applies them in practice | 3 | - |
| O2 | Produces and applies creative and innovative solutions | 3 | - |
| O3 | Uses information technologies in the design and simulation of mechatronic systems | - | 3 |
| O4 | Effectively uses programming languages and software tools in mechatronic applications | - | 4 |
| O5 | Knows algorithm design and analysis techniques | - | 3 |
