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Path to a free self-taught education in Computer Science!
## Contents - [About](#about) - [Motivation & Preparation](#motivation--preparation) - [Curriculum](#curriculum) - [How to use this guide](#how-to-use-this-guide) - [Prerequisite](#prerequisite) - [How to collaborate](#how-to-collaborate) - [Community](#community) - [Team](#team) - [References](#references) ## About This is a **solid path** for those of you who want to complete a **Computer Science** course on your own time, **for free**, with courses from the **best universities** in the World. In our curriculum, we give preference to MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) style courses because these courses were created with our style of learning in mind. ## 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**. - [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 - [Introduction to Computer Science](#introduction-to-computer-science) - [Math (Mathematical Thinking)](#math-mathematical-thinking) - [Program Design](#program-design) - [Math (Calculus & Discrete Math)](#math-calculus-and-discrete-math) - [Algorithms](#algorithms) - [Programming Paradigms](#programming-paradigms) - [Software Testing](#software-testing) - [Math (Calculus)](#math-calculus) - [Software Architecture](#software-architecture) - [Theory](#theory) - [Software Engineering](#software-engineering) - [Math (Probability)](#math-probability) - [Computer Architecture](#computer-architecture) - [Operating Systems](#operating-systems) - [Computer Networks](#computer-networks) - [Databases](#databases) - [Cloud Computing](#cloud-computing) - [Math (Linear Algebra)](#math-linear-algebra) - [Cryptography](#cryptography) - [Security](#security) - [Compilers](#compilers) - [Parallel Computing](#parallel-computing) - [UX Design](#ux-design) - [Computer Graphics](#computer-graphics) - [Artificial Intelligence](#artificial-intelligence) - [Machine Learning](#machine-learning) - [Natural Language Processing](#natural-language-processing) - [Big Data](#big-data) - [Data Mining](#data-mining) - [Internet of Things](#internet-of-things) - [Specializations](#specializations) --- ### Introduction to Computer Science Courses | Duration | Effort :-- | :--: | :--: [Introduction to Computer Science - CS50](https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-computer-science-harvardx-cs50x#!)| 12 weeks | 10-20 hours/week ### Math (Mathematical Thinking) Courses | Duration | Effort :-- | :--: | :--: [Effective Thinking Through Mathematics](https://www.edx.org/course/effective-thinking-through-mathematics-utaustinx-ut-9-01x) | 4 weeks | 2-5 hours/week ### Program Design Courses | Duration | Effort :-- | :--: | :--: [How to Code: Systematic Program Design - Part 1](https://www.edx.org/course/how-code-systematic-program-design-part-ubcx-spd1x)| 5 weeks | 8-12 hours/week [How to Code: Systematic Program Design - Part 2](https://www.edx.org/course/how-code-systematic-program-design-part-ubcx-spd2x)| 5 weeks | 8-12 hours/week [How to Code: Systematic Program Design - Part 3](https://www.edx.org/course/how-code-systematic-program-design-part-ubcx-spd3x)| 5 weeks | 8-12 hours/week ### Math (Calculus and Discrete Math) Courses | Duration | Effort :-- | :--: | :--: [Calculus One](https://www.coursera.org/learn/calculus1)| 16 weeks | 8-10 hours/week [Mathematics for Computer Science](https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/electrical-engineering-and-computer-science/6-042j-mathematics-for-computer-science-spring-2015/index.htm)| 12 weeks | 5 hours/week ### Algorithms Courses | Duration | Effort :-- | :--: | :--: [Algorithms, Part I](https://www.coursera.org/course/algs4partI)| 6 weeks | 6-12 hours/week [Algorithms, Part II](https://www.coursera.org/course/algs4partII)| 6 weeks | 6-12 hours/week ### Programming Paradigms Courses | Duration | Effort :-- | :--: | :--: [Functional Programming Principles in Scala](https://www.coursera.org/course/progfun)| 7 weeks | 5-7 hours/week [Object Oriented Programming in Java](https://www.coursera.org/learn/object-oriented-java) | 6 weeks | 4-6 hours/week ### Software Testing Courses | Duration | Effort :-- | :--: | :--: [Software Testing](https://www.udacity.com/course/software-testing--cs258)| 4 weeks | 6 hours/week [Software Debugging](https://www.udacity.com/course/software-debugging--cs259)| 8 weeks | 6 hours/week ### Math (Calculus) Courses | Duration | Effort :-- | :--: | :--: [Calculus Two: Sequences and Series](https://www.coursera.org/learn/advanced-calculus)| 7 weeks | 9-10 hours/week ### Software Architecture Courses | Duration | Effort :-- | :--: | :--: [Software Architecture & Design](https://www.udacity.com/course/software-architecture-design--ud821)| 8 weeks | 6 hours/week ### Theory Courses | Duration | Effort :-- | :--: | :--: [Intro to Theoretical Computer Science](https://www.udacity.com/course/intro-to-theoretical-computer-science--cs313)| 9 weeks | 6 hours/week ### Software Engineering Courses | Duration | Effort :-- | :--: | :--: [Software Processes and Agile Practices](https://www.coursera.org/learn/software-processes-and-agile-practices)| 4 weeks | 6-8 hours/week ### Math (Probability) Courses | Duration | Effort :-- | :--: | :--: [Introduction to Probability - The Science of Uncertainty](https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-probability-science-mitx-6-041x-0)| 16 weeks | 12 hours/week ### Computer Architecture Courses | Duration | Effort :-- | :--: | :--: [Computer Architecture](https://www.coursera.org/course/comparch)| - | 5-8 hours/week ### Operating Systems Courses | Duration | Effort :-- | :--: | :--: [Operating Systems and System Programming](https://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=-XXv-cvA_iBDyz-ba4yDskqMDY6A1w_c)| 10 weeks | 2-3 hours/week [Advanced Operating Systems: Structures And Implementation](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-XXv-cvA_iB_5Q8G8kW5idSwNmXypmQE)| 10 weeks | 2-3 hours/week ### Computer Networks Courses | Duration | Effort :-- | :--: | :--: [Computer Networks](https://lagunita.stanford.edu/courses/Engineering/Networking-SP/SelfPaced/about)| - | 4–12 hours/week ### Databases Courses | Duration | Effort :-- | :--: | :--: [Databases](https://lagunita.stanford.edu/courses/DB/2014/SelfPaced/about)| 12 weeks | 8-12 hours/week ### Cloud Computing Courses | Duration | Effort :-- | :--: | :--: [Introduction to Cloud Computing](https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-cloud-computing-ieeex-cloudintro-x-0)| 4 weeks | 1 hour/week ### Math (Linear Algebra) Courses | Duration | Effort :-- | :--: | :--: [Linear Algebra - Foundations to Frontiers](https://www.edx.org/course/linear-algebra-foundations-frontiers-utaustinx-ut-5-04x#!)| 15 weeks | 8 hours/week ### Cryptography Courses | Duration | Effort :-- | :--: | :--: [Cryptography I](https://www.coursera.org/course/crypto)| 6 weeks | 5-7 hours/week [Cryptography II](https://www.coursera.org/course/crypto2)| 6 weeks | 6-8 hours/week ### Security Courses | Duration | Effort :-- | :--: | :--: [Introduction to Cyber Security](https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/introduction-to-cyber-security) | 8 weeks | 3 hours/week ### Compilers Courses | Duration | Effort :-- | :--: | :--: [Compilers](https://lagunita.stanford.edu/courses/Engineering/Compilers/Fall2014/about)| 9 weeks | 6-8 hours/week ### Parallel Computing Courses | Duration | Effort :-- | :--: | :--: [Parallel Computer Architecture and Programming](http://15418.courses.cs.cmu.edu/spring2016/home)| 20 weeks | - ### UX Design Courses | Duration | Effort :-- | :--: | :--: [UX Design for Mobile Developers](https://www.udacity.com/course/ux-design-for-mobile-developers--ud849)| 6 weeks | 6 hours/week ### Computer Graphics Courses | Duration | Effort :-- | :--: | :--: [Computer Graphics](https://www.edx.org/course/computer-graphics-uc-san-diegox-cse167x)| 6 weeks | 12 hours/week ### Artificial Intelligence Courses | Duration | Effort :-- | :--: | :--: [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.edx.org/course/artificial-intelligence-uc-berkeleyx-cs188-1x#!)| 12 weeks | 15 hours/week ### Machine Learning Courses | Duration | Effort :-- | :--: | :--: [Machine Learning](https://www.coursera.org/learn/machine-learning)| 11 weeks | 4-6 hours/week ### Natural Language Processing Courses | Duration | Effort :-- | :--: | :--: [Introduction to Natural Language Processing](https://www.coursera.org/learn/natural-language-processing)| 12 weeks | - ### Big Data Courses | Duration | Effort :-- | :--: | :--: [Introduction to Big Data](https://www.coursera.org/learn/big-data-introduction)| 3 weeks | 5-6 hours/week ### Data Mining Courses | Duration | Effort :-- | :--: | :--: [Pattern Discovery in Data Mining](https://www.coursera.org/course/patterndiscovery) | 4 weeks | 4-6 hours/week ### Internet of Things Courses | Duration | Effort :-- | :--: | :--: [The Internet of Things](https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/internet-of-things)| 4 weeks | 2 hours/week ### Specializations After finishing the courses above, start your specializations on the topics that you have more interest. The following platforms currently offer specializations: #### edX: [xSeries](https://www.edx.org/xseries) #### Coursera: [Specializations](https://www.coursera.org/specializations) #### Udacity: [Nanodegree](https://www.udacity.com/nanodegree) #### FutureLearn: [Collections](https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/collections) ![keep learning](http://i.imgur.com/REQK0VU.jpg) ## How to use this guide ### Order of the classes This guide was developed to be consumed in a linear approach. What does this mean? That you should complete one course at a time. The courses are **already** in the order you should complete them. Just start in the [Introduction to Computer Science](#introduction-to-computer-science) section and after finishing the first course, start the next one. **OBS:** If the course is not open, do it with the archived resources or wait until next class is open. ### How to track and show your progress 1. Create an account in [Trello](https://trello.com/). 1. Copy [this](https://trello.com/b/9DPXYv5f) board to your personal account. See how to copy a board [here](http://blog.trello.com/you-can-copy-boards-now-finally/). Now that you have a copy of our official board, you just need to pass the cards to the `Doing` column or `Done` column as you progress in your study. We also have **labels** to help you have more control through the process. The meaning of each of these labels is: - `Main Curriculum`: cards with that label represent courses that are listed in our curriculum. - `Extra Courses`: cards with that label represent courses that was added by the student. - `Doing`: cards with that label represent courses the student is current doing. - `Done`: cards with that label represent courses finished by the student. Those cards should also have the link for at least one project/article built with the knowledge acquired in such course. - `Section`: cards with that label represent the section that we have in our curriculum. Those cards with the `Section` label are only to help the organization of the Done column. You should put the *Course's cards* below its respective *Section's card*. - `Extra Sections`: cards with that label represent sections that was added by the student. The intention of this board is to provide our students a way to track their progress, and also the ability to show their progress through a public page for friends, family, employers, etc. You can change the status of your board to be **public** or **private**. ### Should I take all courses? **Yes!** The intention is to conclude **all** the courses listed here! ### Duration of the project It may take longer to complete all courses compared to a regular CS graduation, but I can **guarantee** you that your **reward** will be proportional to your extra **effort**! You must focus on your **habit**, and **forget** about goals. Try to invest 1 ~ 2 hours **every day** studying this curriculum. If you do this, **inevitably** you'll finish this curriculum. > See more about "Commit to a process, not a goal" [here](http://jamesclear.com/goals-systems). ### Project Based Here in **OSS University**, you do **not** need to take exams, because we are focused on **real projects**! In order to show everyone that you **successfully** finished a course, you should create a **real project**. > "What does it mean?" After you finish a course, you should think about a **real world problem** that you can solve using the acquired knowledge in the course. You don't need to create a big project, but you must create something to **validate** and **consolidate** your knowledge, and also to show to the world that you are capable to create something useful with the concepts that you learned. The projects of all students will be listed in [this](PROJECTS.md) file. **Submit your project's information in that file after you conclude it**. Put the OSSU-CS badge in the README of your repository! 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