Outlier courses are designed as 14-week standard courses. This duration provides a structured learning experience over an academic quarter.
Understanding the Weekly Time Commitment
While the overall course spans 14 weeks, the weekly time commitment for an Outlier course is estimated to be between 10 to 20 hours per week. This range accounts for various essential learning activities required to successfully complete the course material.
Breakdown of Weekly Activities
The estimated weekly hours encompass a comprehensive set of engaging activities designed to deepen your understanding and ensure mastery of the subject matter. These include:
- Watching Recorded Lectures: Accessing and reviewing pre-recorded instructional content.
- Using the Active Learning (Interactive Textbook): Engaging with the digital, interactive textbook which often includes exercises and immediate feedback.
- Completing Practice Sets: Working through problems and exercises to test and reinforce learning.
- Engaging in the Discussion Community: Participating in online forums, asking questions, and interacting with peers and instructors.
- Taking Section Quizzes: Completing assessments at the end of each section to evaluate progress and comprehension.
This consistent weekly engagement over the 14-week period is crucial for pacing your learning and achieving the course objectives.
