diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index df9f522..21705fc 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -57,8 +57,8 @@ It's a motivational video that shows a guy that went through the "MIT Challenge" - [Advanced systems](#advanced-systems) - [Advanced theory](#advanced-theory) - [Advanced applications](#advanced-applications) -- [Pro CS](#pro-cs) - [Final project](#final-project) +- [Pro CS](#pro-cs) See also: [Prerequisites](#prerequisites) @@ -340,6 +340,28 @@ Courses | Duration | Effort | Prerequisites [Cloud Computing (Specialization)](https://www.coursera.org/specializations/cloud-computing) | 30 weeks | 2-6 hours/week | C++ programming [Full Stack Web Development (Specialization)](https://www.coursera.org/specializations/full-stack) | 27 weeeks | 2-6 hours/week | programming, databases [Data Science (Specialization)](https://www.coursera.org/specializations/jhu-data-science) | 43 weeks | 1-6 hours/week | none + +## Final project + +**OSS University** is **project-focused**. +You are encouraged to do the assignments and exams for each course, but what really matters is whether you can *use* your knowledge to solve a real world problem. + +After you've gotten through all of Core CS and the parts of Advanced CS relevant to you, you should think about a problem that you can solve using the knowledge you've acquired. +Not only does real project work look great on a resume, the project will **validate** and **consolidate** your knowledge. + +Another option is using the Capstone project from taking one of the Specializations in [Advanced applications](#advanced-applications); +whether or not this makes sense depends on the course, the project, and whether or not the course's Honor Code permits you to display your work publicly. +In some cases, it may not be permitted; +do **not** violate your course's Honor Code! + +The final 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! +[![Open Source Society University - Computer Science](https://img.shields.io/badge/OSSU-computer--science-blue.svg)](https://github.com/open-source-society/computer-science) + +- Markdown: `[![Open Source Society University - Computer Science](https://img.shields.io/badge/OSSU-computer--science-blue.svg)](https://github.com/open-source-society/computer-science)` +- HTML: `Open Source Society University - Computer Science` ## Pro CS @@ -361,25 +383,6 @@ These aren't the only specializations you can choose. Check the following websit ### Udacity: [Nanodegree](https://www.udacity.com/nanodegree) ### FutureLearn: [Collections](https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/collections) -## Final project - -**OSS University** is **project-focused**. -You are encouraged to do the assignments and exams for each course, but what really matters is whether you can *use* your knowledge to solve a real world problem. - -> "What does it mean?" - -After you finish the curriculum, you should think about a problem that you can solve using the knowledge you've acquired. -Not only does real project work look great on a resume, the project will **validate** and **consolidate** your knowledge. - -The final 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! -[![Open Source Society University - Computer Science](https://img.shields.io/badge/OSSU-computer--science-blue.svg)](https://github.com/open-source-society/computer-science) - -- Markdown: `[![Open Source Society University - Computer Science](https://img.shields.io/badge/OSSU-computer--science-blue.svg)](https://github.com/open-source-society/computer-science)` -- HTML: `Open Source Society University - Computer Science` - ### Cooperative work You can create this project alone or with other students!