BCSE324L Foundations of Blockchain Technology [Winter 2025-26]


Course Description

At the end of this course, student will be able to:

  1. Understand Blockchain ecosystem and its services in real world sceneries
  2. Apply and Analyze the requirement of Distributed Ledger Technology and Smart Contract
  3. Design and Demonstrate end-to-end decentralized applications
  4. Acquaint the protocol and assess their computational requirements

🧠 Teaching & Learning Approach

  • Concept-oriented lectures with real-world examples
  • Case-study driven discussions
  • Hands-on exposure to blockchain tools
  • Collaborative and inquiry-based learning
  • Emphasis on problem-solving and critical thinking

🧪 Tools & Technologies Covered

  • Blockchain Fundamentals
  • Ethereum & Smart Contracts
  • Hyperledger Framework
  • Cryptographic Hashing
  • Consensus Mechanisms
  • GitHub for version control
  • Remix IDE (introductory exposure)

📂 Assessment Components

  • ✔️ Continuous Assessment
  • ✔️ Case Study / Mini Project
  • ✔️ Lab-based Evaluation
  • ✔️ Quizzes & Assignments
  • ✔️ End-Semester Examination

🌍 Industry & Research Relevance

This course aligns with:

  • Emerging Web3 technologies
  • FinTech and decentralized applications
  • Blockchain use in healthcare, governance, and supply chain
  • Current academic and industrial research trends

🌱 Instructor’s Note

Blockchain is not just a technology—it is a paradigm shift in trust and transparency.
This course aims to prepare students not only to understand blockchain, but to think critically about where and how it should be applied responsibly.


📌 Learning Outcome

By the end of the course, students will be equipped to:

  • Analyze blockchain-based solutions
  • Design basic decentralized applications
  • Critically evaluate emerging blockchain trends
  • Apply concepts in real-world problem scenarios