TransfermaticCIS at Merritt College

    CIS 100 - Introduction to Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, and Identity

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    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Recommended Preparation: CIS 005 or CIS 006 or CIS 007 and STAT C1000 or MATH 013 or MATH 002 or MATH 230.
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Fundamental principles of distributed hash data structures: Overview of applications that use blockchain in cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin and Ethereum); analysis of public records and smart contracts to establish proof of ownership and identity; and exploration of current and potential real-world applications of blockchain in technology, business, and law.