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COMP3160 Web3.0 for Social Impact: An Innovative and Experiential Venture

COMP3160 Web3.0 for Social Impact: An Innovative and Experiential Venture

2025-26
Instructor(s):Choi Loretta
(Class A) No. of credit(s):6
Recommended Learning Hours:
Lecture: 36.0
Tutorial: 6.0
Pre-requisite(s):  
Co-requisite(s):  
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Course Learning Outcomes

1. Understand and apply the core technologies of Web3.0 (e.g., blockchain, AI, extended reality) to design innovative solutions for social impact, considering cultural and contextual factors.
2. Analyze and evaluate real-world case studies where Web3.0 has been leveraged to address sustainability, governance, economic growth, and community well-being across different regions.
3. Collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary teams (computing/AI/data science and social sciences) to develop, refine, and pitch project proposals with actionable social impact.
4. Engage critically with industry practitioners to assess challenges, opportunities, and best practices in implementing Web3.0 solutions for social innovation.
Mapping from Course Learning Outcomes to Programme Learning Outcomes
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For BEng(CompSc) Programme Learning Outcomes, please refer to here.

Syllabus

Calendar Entry:
Jointly offered by the Department of Politics and Public Administration and the School of Computing and Data Science, this course brings social science, computer science, AI & data science students together to learn how significant social impact can be realized through Web 3.0-powered innovation and entrepreneurship.

Detailed Description:

Thematic workshops by Web3.0 practitioners (topics cover AI, blockchain, XR, innovation, etc.) Mapped to CLOs
Thematic workshops by Web3.0 practitioners (topics cover AI, blockchain, XR, innovation, etc.) 1, 2, 4
Social Entrepreneur Project Realization and Management (including proposal writing, pitching, and feedback from investors) Mapped to CLOs
Social Entrepreneur Project Realization and Management (including proposal writing, pitching, and feedback from investors) 1, 3, 4
Case study analysis (local and international examples) Mapped to CLOs
Case study analysis (local and international examples)2, 4
Overseas field trip (contextual and cultural immersion) Mapped to CLOs
Overseas field trip (contextual and cultural immersion)1, 2

Assessment:
Continuous Assessment: 20% - Participation: In class discussion and speaker interaction; regular consultations with course instructors
Continuous Assessment: 40% - Project: Project proposal in a written report
Continuous Assessment: 10% - Memos: Two short memos to engage selected themes and topics throughout the course
Continuous Assessment: 30% - Presentations: Presenting course material, including the final presentation

Teaching Plan

Please refer to the corresponding Moodle course.

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