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Curricular information is subject to change
On completing this module students should be able to:
* Demonstrate a good understanding of some of the practices, challenges, and opportunities characterising the digital society.
* See companies and other organizations in the context of the broader digital society in which they operate.
* Understand the role of technology in this context.
* Understand the evolving field of Web3.
* Be able to recognise the most common cybersecurity threats.
* Demonstrate enhanced communication skills in writing and presenting
* Demonstrate enhanced skills in working collaboratively.
Web3
Bitcoin
Ethereum
Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs)
Cybercrime
Global information systems
Digital Infrastructures
Platforms and platform capitalism
Blockchains
AI
NB: These themes may change.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Specified Learning Activities | 20 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 76 |
Total | 120 |
Not applicable to this module.
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
Group project feedback: just-in-time guidance and post-assessment peer review. Inter-group and Intra-group peer review. Terminal examination feedback: Available as per normal university procedures.
Name | Role |
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Dr Paul Dylan-Ennis | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Gianluca Miscione | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |