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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

BD

Sep 8, 2016

Fantastic. Quite difficult for me, but I learned the material along the way. Fantastic way to train yourself to think logically and parsimoniously. And the computer knowledge is invaluable.

JJ

May 7, 2020

The class is straightforward and the right level of detail to make you feel like you really understand the topics. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to understand how computer hardware works!

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By WilliamLiu

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Mar 23, 2018

Rather practical and interesting. Thanks

By Aye M O

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Jun 12, 2017

Best Course I have even seen in my life.

By Jochen T

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Jan 20, 2023

Outstanding, it was a joy to take this!

By Saumil s S

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Jun 28, 2020

Super Nice Course , Best Instructors!!!

By Johan A B A

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Jun 18, 2020

good course, good exercises and lessons

By Mariusz K

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Apr 26, 2016

Very useful but I'm waiting for part 2.

By nagendra s

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Mar 11, 2021

Best Course I ever did in my life time

By 索明明

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Aug 22, 2018

very interesting and simple but useful

By Rodolpho S

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Dec 20, 2019

Amazing course, I strongly recommend!

By Luke G

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Mar 22, 2018

Excellent class, well worth the time.

By Tommy Y

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Jul 27, 2017

Really enthralling. Highly recommend.

By Kıyam B

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Aug 16, 2023

super informative course for newbies

By Andre M

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Jan 1, 2023

Well explained and very interesting.

By Gianara B H

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May 18, 2022

Really good course, i learned a lot.

By FUN2mass в

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Sep 19, 2021

Fantastic course! Going to 2nd part!

By Hassan R

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Aug 12, 2020

I really really enjoyed this course.

By Jakub T m G

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Apr 17, 2019

A superb introduction into circuits!

By Dieter M

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Jan 27, 2019

Best didactics in computer science!

By F R

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Sep 12, 2018

One of the best CS courses out there

By mehmed b

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Oct 8, 2017

The best way to learn is to make it.

By Chris K

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Feb 5, 2017

Awesome course. I've already recomme

By moataz c

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Nov 30, 2016

thank you for such a great course :D

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!