This medley class combines SQL (accessing and processing data stored in large, centralized data stores) and blockchain technology (accessing and processing data stored in decentralized ledgers). There is significant industry interest in both approaches. The blockchain part of the course will focus on decentralized finance. The course is designed to provide students with a serious and hands-on introduction to SQL and smart contract programming. Applications will primarily be chosen from the area of computational finance. Students should come to the class with knowledge of at least one programming language. Non-MSCF students may not take this course without written permission from the instructor. To be eligible, you must be a BSCF student, or a graduate student enrolled in an MSCF participating college/department (Stats & Data Science, Heinz, Tepper, Computer Science Dept., or Math Sciences). PhD students with relevant research may be eligible with permission from the instructor.

Faculty and instructors who have taught this course in the past

Michael McCarthy, Raja Sooriamurthi