Spring 2021
COMPSCI 198 078 - GRP 078
Directed Group Studies for Advanced Undergraduates
Blockchain Fundamentals
Alessandro Chiesa, Ava Payman, Nathaniel Lewis Pola
Jan 19, 2021 - May 07, 2021
Th
06:00 pm - 07:59 pm
Internet/Online
Class #:29259
Units: 1
Instruction Mode:
Pending Review
Time Conflict Enrollment Allowed
Offered through
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
26
Enrolled: 74
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 100
Waitlist Max: 0
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
2 to 8 hours of outside work hours per week, and 1 to 4 hours of directed group study per week.
Other classes by Alessandro Chiesa
Course Catalog Description
Group study of selected topics in Computer Sciences, usually relating to new developments.
Class Description
The Blockchain Fundamentals is a comprehensive survey of relevant topics in blockchain offered through the UC Berkeley Decal program. From a technological
standpoint, we start with the basics of cryptography and economics, establish a solid fundamental understanding of Bitcoin by building it from the bottom up, and from there, explore the myriad of ideas and technologies relating to blockchain technology. On the non-technical side, we start with the history of digital currency, then look at the laws, organizations, trends, and communities behind it to build a complete picture of the ecosystem surrounding blockchain technology.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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Associated Sections
None