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ANU Law School · ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy
The technology of blockchain, smart contracts, and AI has revolutionised many industries. It allows for automated, trust-minimised interactions that limit the need for gatekeepers and middlemen. This course explores the legal and regulatory framework for the adoption of blockchain technology through the lens of sustainable and anti-corruption global futures. It will explain how blockchain technology works and bitcoin as its original proof of concept. It will focus on blockchain technology and its positive use-cases, while examining its mis-use and explaining its shortcomings. To develop their knowledge and skills, students will participate in interactive lectures and tutorials and undertake a variety of assessment tasks including a major research project.
The proposed means of assessment for this course will provide students with at least two pieces of assessment, including one piece during the teaching period. More information about the means of assessment, including the relationship between the assessment and the learning outcomes of the course, will be available in the class summary and on the course Canvas page.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Classes offered in non-standard sessions will be taught semi-intensively with compulsory contact hours of approximately 26 hours of face to face teaching. The course will also require advanced preparation through assigned readings. In total, it is anticipated that the hours required for completion of this course (class preparation, teaching and completion of assessment) will not exceed 120 hours. Classes offered during semester periods are expected to have three contact hours per week. Students are generally expected to devote at least 10 hours overall per week to this course. In total, it is anticipated that the hours required for completion of this course (class preparation, teaching and completion of assessment) will not exceed 120 hours.
Students must rely on the approved Class Summary which will be posted to the Programs and Courses site approximately two weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Alternatively, this information will be published in the Program course list when finalised. Preliminary Reading Students must rely on the approved Class Summary which will be posted to the Programs and Courses site approximately two weeks prior to the commencement of the course.