MSCS3100
SECURING THE BLOCKCHAIN
- Department
- Master of Sci in Computer Sci.
- Terms offered
- 2
- Data refreshed
- Jun 30, 2026
Description
Section information text: This course will focus on the technology and security risks of blockchain; a revolutionary, emerging technology. The course will cover the foundations of blockchain technology as well as the main building blocks of the blockchain's ecosystem but more importantly, will provide the necessary tools and build the mindset of how to securely implement business Blockchain solutions and ensure all checks and balances are in place. Other basic concepts will be discussed at a high level such; as Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), Blockchain solutions architecture and design, Decentralized Application (dAPP), digital assets, cryptocurrencies, tokenization and token economics, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), Decentralized Finance (DeFi), and ultimately Web 3.0. This course is designed to help IT/security professionals who already work, or would like to work, in the blockchain space including technology risk, information security, cybersecurity, system architecture and design, network security architecture, system/application development, and system administration.
Syllabi
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Offering history & forecast 2022–2023
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 14% chance, low confidence. Offered in 1 of 5 fall terms since 2022. | 2030 Spring: 17% chance, low confidence. Offered in 1 of 4 spring terms since 2023. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 14% chance, low confidence. Offered in 1 of 5 fall terms since 2022. | 2029 Spring: 17% chance, low confidence. Offered in 1 of 4 spring terms since 2023. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 14% chance, low confidence. Offered in 1 of 5 fall terms since 2022. | 2028 Spring: 17% chance, low confidence. Offered in 1 of 4 spring terms since 2023. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 14% chance, low confidence. Offered in 1 of 5 fall terms since 2022. | 2027 Spring: 17% chance, low confidence. Offered in 1 of 4 spring terms since 2023. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2023 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2022 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
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Meeting times
Most recent firstNo meeting times recorded for this course.
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2023 | Gio AlMuarrawi | Online | 1 | 24 of 30 enrolled | 32588 |
| Fall 2022 | Gio AlMuarrawi | Online | 1 | 18 of 30 enrolled | 22084 |