From 16ee010cfc91fa40b26ff63da6f0f067f37c639b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Waciuma Wanjohi Date: Sat, 19 Sep 2020 22:46:29 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Move the Missing Semester later in curriculum Resolves #778 --- README.md | 32 ++++++++++++++++---------------- 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+), 16 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 4a79977..a4877f5 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -89,10 +89,10 @@ just remember that you can't purchase success! - [Intro CS](#intro-cs) - [Introduction to Programming](#introduction-to-programming) - [Introduction to Computer Science](#introduction-to-computer-science) - - [Introduction to CS Tools](#introduction-to-cs-tools) - [Core CS](#core-cs) - [Core programming](#core-programming) - [Core math](#core-math) + - [CS Tools](#cs-tools) - [Core systems](#core-systems) - [Core theory](#core-theory) - [Core applications](#core-applications) @@ -141,21 +141,6 @@ Courses | Duration | Effort | Prerequisites | Discussion :-- | :--: | :--: | :--: | :--: [Introduction to Computer Science and Programming using Python](https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-computer-science-mitx-6-00-1x-10) ([alt](https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/electrical-engineering-and-computer-science/6-0001-introduction-to-computer-science-and-programming-in-python-fall-2016/)) | 9 weeks | 15 hours/week | [high school algebra](https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra-home) | [chat](https://discord.gg/jvchSm9) -### Introduction to CS Tools -Understanding theory is important, but you will also be expected to create programs. There are a number of tools that are widely used to make that process easier. Learn them now to ease your future work writing programs. - -**Topics covered**: -`terminals and shell scripting` -`vim` -`command line environments` -`version control` -`and more` - -Courses | Duration | Effort | Prerequisites | Discussion -:-- | :--: | :--: | :--: | :--: -[The Missing Semester of Your CS Education](https://missing.csail.mit.edu/) | 2 weeks | 12 hours/week | - | [chat](https://discord.gg/5FvKycS) - - ## Core CS All coursework under Core CS is **required**, unless otherwise indicated. @@ -228,6 +213,21 @@ Courses | Duration | Effort | Notes | Prerequisites | Discussion :-- | :--: | :--: | :--: | :--: | :--: [Mathematics for Computer Science](https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/electrical-engineering-and-computer-science/6-042j-mathematics-for-computer-science-spring-2015/index.htm) | 13 weeks | 5 hours/week | An alternate version with solutions to the problem sets is [here](https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/electrical-engineering-and-computer-science/6-042j-mathematics-for-computer-science-fall-2005/assignments/). Students struggling can consider the [Discrete Mathematics Specialization](https://www.coursera.org/specializations/discrete-mathematics) first. It is more interactive but less comprehensive, and costs money to unlock full interactivity. | Calculus 1C | [chat](https://discord.gg/EuTzNbF) + +### CS Tools +Understanding theory is important, but you will also be expected to create programs. There are a number of tools that are widely used to make that process easier. Learn them now to ease your future work writing programs. + +**Topics covered**: +`terminals and shell scripting` +`vim` +`command line environments` +`version control` +`and more` + +Courses | Duration | Effort | Prerequisites | Discussion +:-- | :--: | :--: | :--: | :--: +[The Missing Semester of Your CS Education](https://missing.csail.mit.edu/) | 2 weeks | 12 hours/week | - | [chat](https://discord.gg/5FvKycS) + ### Core systems **Topics covered**: