Curriculum maps and glossaries
The **reference course** holds maps: how Courses 01–29 connect, glossary entries, and “where to go next” paths for different goals.
What it is
The reference course holds maps: how Courses 01–29 connect, glossary entries, and “where to go next” paths for different goals.
Why it matters
A large free curriculum needs navigation. Maps prevent dead ends and duplicate explanations.
How it works (plain)
- Learning paths (literacy / builder / researcher-lite)
- Glossary of recurring terms
- Cross-links to ANN live slugs
- Checklists for capstone-style projects
This chapter is the hub pattern; later chapters fill the maps.
Everyday example
A transit map vs memorizing every street—orientation first.
Try it
Circle your goal: citizen literacy, job skills, or builder. List the first 5 courses you’d take.
Myths
- ⚠️ Myth: You must finish every course in order.
- ✓ Reality: Paths are recommended; electives exist—prereqs are honest, not punitive.
- ⚠️ Myth: Glossaries replace chapters.
- ✓ Reality: They unlock chapters faster.
Sources
plan.mdcourse map;research/ann-learn-slug-map.md- Course 23 self-study; Elements of AI as parallel free path: https://www.elementsofai.com/ ↗