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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course) by Hebrew University of Jerusalem

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About the Course

What you’ll achieve: In this project-centered course* you will build a modern computer system, from the ground up. We’ll divide this fascinating journey into six hands-on projects that will take you from constructing elementary logic gates all the way through creating a fully functioning general purpose computer. In the process, you will learn - in the most direct and constructive way - how computers work, and how they are designed. What you’ll need: This is a self-contained course: all the knowledge necessary to succeed in the course and build the computer system will be given as part of the learning experience. Therefore, we assume no previous computer science or engineering knowledge, and all learners are welcome aboard. You will need no physical materials, since you will build the computer on your own PC, using a software-based hardware simulator, just like real computers are designed by computer engineers in the field. The hardware simulator, as well as other software tools, will be supplied freely after you enroll in the course. Course format: The course consists of six modules, each comprising a series of video lectures, and a project. You will need about 2-3 hours to watch each module's lectures, and about 5-10 hours to complete each one of the six projects. The course can be completed in six weeks, but you are welcome to take it at your own pace. You can watch a TED talk about this course by Googling "nand2tetris TED talk". *About Project-Centered Courses: Project-centered courses are designed to help you complete a personally meaningful real-world project, with your instructor and a community of learners with similar goals providing guidance and suggestions along the way. By actively applying new concepts as you learn, you’ll master the course content more efficiently; you’ll also get a head start on using the skills you gain to make positive changes in your life and career. When you complete the course, you’ll have a finished project that you’ll be proud to use and share....

Top reviews

AN

Jun 10, 2020

I really liked the course when I watched it at the University; it's concise and interesting I liked the Hardware development part specially, since the development of the assembler was full of bugs

MM

Apr 6, 2017

The course was very informative and interesting , I had a tough time doing the assignments but it was worth learning.Definitely a interesting insight into the building blocks of a computer.

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By Jose M

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May 30, 2023

Fantastic. Very interesting course

By William W

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Nov 19, 2020

One of the most fun I've ever had!

By Richard V

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May 19, 2020

It's an amazing course, well done!

By Lytvynenko V

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May 12, 2020

Great course, thanks for your job!

By Eduardo A d A

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Feb 28, 2021

Very well made course, thank you!

By Mohamed S

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Feb 24, 2021

From best course I have ever took

By Silvestras B

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Jan 12, 2021

Very good introduction to basics.

By Yimu W

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Jan 2, 2021

Awesome!!!!!!! highly recommend!!

By Harald D

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Jul 10, 2020

Very good course! Easy to follow.

By Nicholas N

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Jun 17, 2020

Amazing course. I learnt so much.

By Vadim G

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Feb 16, 2020

It was fascinating!!!

Thank you :)

By xiehui

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Jun 14, 2019

very good course , i like it ...

By Mukkesh M

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Dec 22, 2018

One of the best courses out there

By Nandyala N K

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Dec 26, 2017

It's is very useful to every one.

By Satvik C

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Jun 14, 2017

The best way to teach the course.

By Tan U R

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Dec 3, 2018

Amazing couurse and very helpful

By Zan H

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Jun 21, 2016

Never seen a more unique course.

By Mahan G

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Feb 25, 2024

Great instructors and projects!

By Isaac C S

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Sep 27, 2020

Amazing Course and amazing book

By Zhao L

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May 16, 2018

This course is truly amazing!!!

By Jason R

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Feb 24, 2018

A very fun and engaging course!

By Adil A

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Aug 10, 2017

Recommended for every engineer.

By Lukas R

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Aug 6, 2017

THanks for this amazing course!

By Danilo Q b

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Apr 12, 2017

The best course of this segment

By Alexander L

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Mar 4, 2016

Excellent pace and instructors.