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TLDR

A free, self-paced curriculum covering a full undergraduate mathematics degree using online courses from MIT, Harvard, and Stanford, organized into a structured two-year learning path.

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    Core curriculum
      Calculus
      Linear algebra
      Probability and stats
      Abstract algebra
    Advanced topics
      Elective deep dives
      Self-directed choice
    Structure
      Two-year timeline
      Free online courses
    Community
      Discord support
      GitHub contributions
    Audience
      Self-taught learners
      Technical foundations
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USE CASE 1

Study calculus, linear algebra, and abstract algebra through free university courses without enrolling in a degree program

USE CASE 2

Follow a structured two-year curriculum to build a math foundation for machine learning or computer science

USE CASE 3

Pick elective advanced topics like probability or analysis to fill specific gaps in your existing math knowledge

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In plain English

This repository is a free, self-taught university-level mathematics curriculum put together by the Open Source Society University (OSSU). It is not software. It is a structured list of courses that, taken together, cover the material of an undergraduate mathematics degree using freely available online resources from universities like MIT, Harvard, and Stanford. The curriculum has two main sections. Core Mathematics contains the required courses that all students are expected to complete: mathematical thinking, calculus, differential equations, discrete mathematics, linear algebra, probability and statistics, analysis, and abstract algebra. Advanced Topics contains elective areas where students pick one course from each category and then go deeper into one area of their choosing. The estimated time to complete the full curriculum is about two years if you study roughly 18 to 22 hours per week. Most of the courses are free to access, though some charge for graded assignments or certificates. You can work through the material alone or with others, in order or out of order, though the courses are arranged to follow their prerequisites. There is a Discord community for students to connect, ask questions, and support each other. You can also raise issues or suggest curriculum changes through GitHub. The project is aimed at people who want a serious grounding in mathematics for its own sake, or as a foundation for other technical fields. It is designed for self-motivated learners who are comfortable studying independently with community support rather than through a formal institution.

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Prompt 1
I'm starting the OSSU math curriculum and want to tackle linear algebra first. Give me a study plan for the recommended course, including key topics to focus on and how to approach problem sets.
Prompt 2
I've completed the OSSU core math track. Help me choose which advanced elective is best for someone going into machine learning.
Prompt 3
I'm working through discrete mathematics in the OSSU curriculum. Explain proof by induction in plain English with three concrete examples I can work through myself.
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