LPC UTEC3015 spring 2019Coursework Brief UTEC3015 Understanding Technology Spring 2019 Coursework Brief Handout: Monday, XXXXXXXXXX, 9am Access via GSM Learn Deadline for Submission: Wednesday,...

LPC
UTEC3015    spring 2019Coursework Brief
UTEC3015
Understanding Technology
Spring 2019
        
Coursework Brief    
Handout: Monday, XXXXXXXXXX, 9am
Access via GSM Learn
Deadline for Submission:
Wednesday, XXXXXXXXXX2pm
Submit this coursework through the Student Portal with a Turn-it-in Report
Word Limit: 1500 (Plus or minus 10%)
Learning outcomes assessed:
At the end of a module students will be expected to be able to:
1. Describe the scope of hardware and software cu
ently in use and the technological advances taking place;
2. Describe ways in which computing science and information technology can contribute to the sustainability of economic, human and natural resources;
3. Describe the relationships between digital computing networks and wider digital cultures and society.
UTEC3015 XXXXXXXXXXSpring 2019 Coursework BRIEF
This Coursework is worth 100% of the total marks for this module.
Coursework Instructions
Please read carefully
· Carefully read the module handbook, the marking criteria and the grade descriptors.
Academic Misconduct
You are responsible for ensuring you understand the policy and regulations about academic misconduct. You must:
· Complete this work alone except where required or allowed by this assignment
iefing paper and ensure it has not been written or composed by or with the assistance of any other person.
· Make sure all sentences or passages quoted from other people’s work in this assignment (with or without trivial changes) are in quotation marks, and are specifically acknowledged by reference to the author, work and page.
This is your Understanding Technology Portfolio. Please save a copy on your computer and back it up regularly (e.g. by saving it on your computer / in the cloud (e.g. Google Drive) / emailing it to yourself. At the end of the course, you need to submit a completed electronic copy.  
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Assignment Questions
Task 1(LO1, LO2, LO3): 1500 words
Virtual cu
encies and mobile banking are technological advancements that are receiving increased attention in the global community because of their accessibility, convenience and speed. However, this popularity comes with growing security concerns, like increasing frequency of identity theft, leading to bigger problems which put user anonymity at risk.
Your task is to critically analyse security concernsaround Bitcoin and other digital cu
ency systems.
You are required to deliver a report of 1500 words covering the following areas:
1. Review the cu
ent status of Bitcoin and other digital cryptocu
encies
2. Explain how is Bitcoin bought and sold?
3. Compare between the hardware and software versions of Bitcoin wallets
4. Describe the cu
ent trends in sustainability of Bitcoin andrelated Cryptocu
ency and Blockchain technologies
    Title:
    Bitcoin and digital cu
ency systems.
(word count: suggested 1000 words)
    
Task 2(LO1, LO2)
Prepare and deliver PowerPoint slides about the Bitcoin and digital cu
ency systems and applications based on your findings from your research in Task 1.
The PowerPoint is for employees in a fictional business to make them aware of theBitcoin and digital cu
ency systems, and applications that might affect their operations and might affect their business strategy.
Place screenshots from your PowerPoint into the portfolio below.
    Title:
    PowerPoint slides
    
Task 3
Write500 words self-reflection describing:
· What you have learnt from attending the module and how this has changed your perspectives on mobile technologies.
· How this will contribute to your future development within the mobile industry
    Title:
    Self-reflection
    
References
List all your references using the Harvard referencing style.
    
End of Assignment Brief
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