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This course will examine the applications of blockchain technology within various industries of the economy such as financial services, government, media and entertainment, telecommunications, real estate, insurance, and healthcare. New architectures created for the different industry applications will be explored. Students will identify the different layers of the blockchain technology stack and explain how these affect the governance of blockchain systems. A biblical framework will be integrated in the presentation of blockchain applications. Prerequisites: BLC-300 and BLC-310

This course covers the common structures and consensus algorithms used in blockchain. Programming of blockchain and cryptocurrency will be covered extensively. Common blockchain data structures, functional architectures (e.g., supply chain), and programming languages will be discussed. Students will acquire knowledge and understanding of the basic approaches necessary to program and implement blockchain enabled smart contracts. Students will utilize hash, mining, Application Programming Interface (API), peer-to-peer (P2P) networks, and create a web interface. A biblical framework will be integrated in the presentation of blockchain and crypto programming concepts and applications. Prerequisites: BLC-300 and BLC-310

This project-based course serves as the capstone for the blockchain technology program. Students will design a blockchain system or solve a blockchain problem based on knowledge gained from the program of study. Communication skills and technical expertise gained throughout the program of study in blockchain technology will be integrated in the project. Students will work in teams to architect, design, implement, or solve a blockchain problem. In constructing the projects, students will be required to define a problem, develop, and demonstrate the solution, and present the project. Advanced topics like blockchain regulatory issues and launching of initial coin offerings (ICOs) and crypto launchpad (IDOs) will be addressed. A biblical framework will be integrated into the development of the final project. Prerequisites: BLC-300, BLC-310, BLC-320, BLC-400 and BLC-410