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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

RD

May 23, 2021

Thanks to the instructors for bringing forth such an amazing course. The way the course is strucured makes it very interesting and easy to learn. Loved and enjoyed the course and learnt a lot from it

DF

Sep 5, 2022

P​rofs Shimon Schocken and Noam Nisan are amazing instructors. This course was so fun and I have learned a huge deal about how computers work under the hood. Looking forward to taking on Part 2 now!

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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 2, 2018

Amazing couurse and very helpful

By Zan H

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Jun 20, 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 26, 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 11, 2017

The best course of this segment

By Alexander L

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Mar 4, 2016

Excellent pace and instructors.

By Robin K

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Nov 1, 2024

Best Course I have ever taken.

By Akanksha J

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Aug 10, 2020

best course by best professors

By Saitarunmandiga

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Jul 20, 2020

simple and very understandable

By Balavinayak R

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Feb 6, 2020

Best course I have ever taken!

By Ben W

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Aug 9, 2018

Great course, start to finish.

By Dirk G

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Nov 17, 2023

This is really an eye-opener.

By Vladyslav P

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Feb 4, 2023

It definitely was interesting

By Sandro J

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Jul 25, 2021

Fantastic course! Thank you ♥

By Balaji A V

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Jun 4, 2020

Spectacular course. Loved it!

By Tosh A

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Jul 20, 2019

Hugely fun and informative :D

By oualid r

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Jun 20, 2019

Merci Beaucoup un cours super

By Connor J

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Nov 9, 2017

Great course! I recommend it!

By Yates Y

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Jul 29, 2017

Nice teacher. You deserve it.

By Srinu L

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Feb 25, 2017

One of the best courses ever!