Distributed Ledger and Contractual Execution Languages

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
COMP 4002
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Course ID
200108
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
4
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course provides an introduction to blockchain-based solutions, with a focus on the programming languages used for smart contracts in the distributed ledger space. Students will apply their knowledge of blockchain systems, ethics, and provenance to design and develop authentic solutions to real-world problems.

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe blockchain computational models and smart contract languages
  • Evaluate the resource footprint of a distributed ledger solution
  • Apply ethical knowledge to identify ethical risks in distributed ledger solutions
  • Design smart contract solutions to assigned problems
  • Evaluate the solutions to identify efficiency and ethical issues

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

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