diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 2d3cc79..276876d 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -35,17 +35,11 @@ The curriculum then concludes with a **final project** to show off your skills t # Motivation & Preparation -Here are two interesting links that can make all the difference in your journey. - -The first one is a motivational video that shows a guy that went through the "MIT Challenge", which consists of learning the entire **4-year** MIT curriculum for Computer Science in **1 year**. +Here is an interesting link that can make all the difference in your journey. +It's a motivational video that shows a guy that went through the "MIT Challenge", which consists of learning the entire 4-year MIT curriculum for Computer Science in *1 year*. - [MIT Challenge](https://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/myprojects/mit-challenge-2/) -The second link is a MOOC that will teach you learning techniques used by experts in art, music, literature, math, science, sports, and many other disciplines. -These are **fundamental abilities** to succeed in our journey. - -- [Learning How to Learn](https://www.coursera.org/learn/learning-how-to-learn) - **Are you ready to get started?** # Curriculum @@ -72,11 +66,11 @@ See also: [Prerequisites](#prerequisites) ## Intro CS -Use these courses to figure out if Computer Science is right for you. -Only proceed in the curriculum if they really excite you. +Use the first course, CS50, to determine if Computer Science is right for you. +Only proceed in the curriculum if it really excites you. +If it does, use the second and third courses to gain the fundamental skills you need to excel at teaching yourself Computer Science. **Topics covered**: -cardinality; imperative programming; procedural programming; C; @@ -84,12 +78,15 @@ basic data structures and algorithms; basic Python; SQL; basic HTML, CSS, JavaScript; +learning skills; +cardinality; and more. Courses | Duration | Effort | Prerequisites :-- | :--: | :--: | :--: -[Effective Thinking Through Mathematics](https://www.edx.org/course/effective-thinking-through-mathematics-utaustinx-ut-9-01x-0) | 4 weeks | 2 hours/week | none [Introduction to Computer Science - CS50](https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-computer-science-harvardx-cs50x#!) | 12 weeks | 10-20 hours/week | none +[Learning How to Learn](https://www.coursera.org/learn/learning-how-to-learn) | 4 weeks | 2 hours/week | none +[Effective Thinking Through Mathematics](https://www.edx.org/course/effective-thinking-through-mathematics-utaustinx-ut-9-01x-0) | 4 weeks | 2 hours/week | none ## Core CS