Semester 1 Overview

Dive deep into the mathematical and theoretical foundations that make blockchain technology possible. This semester focuses on advanced cryptography, consensus mechanisms, and network architecture.

BLOCK-101: Advanced Cryptography

Mathematical foundations, zero-knowledge proofs, and advanced cryptographic primitives. Understand the mathematical underpinnings that make blockchain security possible.

Advanced 4 Credits 12 weeks
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BLOCK-102: Consensus Mechanisms

PoW, PoS, DPoS, and emerging consensus protocols with practical analysis. Compare different approaches to achieving distributed agreement in blockchain networks.

Advanced 4 Credits 12 weeks
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BLOCK-103: Network Architecture

P2P networks, node communication, and blockchain network optimization. Learn how blockchain networks scale and maintain performance under load.

Advanced 3 Credits 10 weeks
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Semester 1 Projects

Apply your theoretical knowledge through hands-on projects.

Cryptographic Implementation

Implement advanced cryptographic algorithms and zero-knowledge proof systems. Build a working example of privacy-preserving blockchain transactions.

Advanced 4 weeks
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Consensus Protocol Analysis

Analyze and compare different consensus mechanisms, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and optimal use cases for each approach.

Advanced 3 weeks
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Semester 1 Assessments

Demonstrate your mastery of advanced blockchain theory.

Cryptography Final Exam

Comprehensive examination covering mathematical foundations and cryptographic primitives.

Pending 30 Questions 90 Minutes
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Consensus Mechanism Analysis

Written analysis comparing different consensus protocols and their trade-offs.

Pending Essay 2 Hours
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