Early Registration for this course

Due to the International collaboration nature of this course, registration will happen earlier than the normal MIT registration period for Spring 14.

Dates

Pre-registration: 12/15//2013

Registration: 6/1/2014

Interest Registration Form

Pre-Register now!

Please use this form if you are interested in taking this course. Note that information about your background and a link to some of your work must be provided. The instructor will follow up personally with you after you have completed it.

About the course

This course will be part of Open Academy, an effort based on distributed software development including many top universtites around the world.

Join an International Team

Student teams will be formed across top universities from around the world.

Contribute to Open Source Projects

Each team will be working on a prominent open source project, including: Ruby on Rails, Socket IO, Mozilla Firefox O/S, App Inventor, and Mongo DB. Your grade will be based on your participation in the projects and in the course.

Work with Industry Leaders

Teams will be mentored by leaders from their open source project.

Learn Software Processes

How to debug unfamiliar systems, coordinate a distributed team, use modern source control, apply open source as a business model, and more.

Details

Spring Semester 14, TR 2:30-4

12 Credits (2-5-5), 12 Design Points.

Target Audience

Undergrads who have taken 6.005 and want to grow their software development expertise. Limited space; preference given to 6.170 alums.

Instructors

José Dominguez and David Karger.

Sign up Now

Because we’re coordinating this class with a global team, we need you to sign up as soon as possible. Deadline is 1/6 but we appreciate a response by 12/15. Use this form to register your interest.

Queries?

Any queries can be addressed to josmasflores on gmail.