Learner Reviews & Feedback for Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course) by Hebrew University of Jerusalem
About the Course
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 ...
Top reviews
RD
May 22, 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 4, 2022
Profs 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!
476 - 500 of 1,107 Reviews for Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course)
By Christopher D
•Feb 6, 2022
I have taken many online courses on different platforms but this course was by far the most informative and educational so far.
By Shailendra B
•Apr 13, 2020
This is a really good course even for professionals who have drifted away from internals in due course. A great way to refresh.
By Anirudh
•Oct 14, 2018
Amazing course. The instructors are clear and have concise explanations. Must - do course for all aspiring software engineers!
By Piotr G
•Apr 12, 2018
Great course, highly recommend it to get to know how computers work on a low level. It helped me become a better programmer.
By Rubén
•Oct 3, 2021
How not to say this is one of the best courses you can do on this platform for sure.
Thank you very much Noam and Shimon.
By Henrique d F
•Feb 28, 2021
Excellent course. Challenging, yet focused on transmitting intuitive concepts. Very much looking forward to taking part 2.
By Gedas L
•Aug 20, 2020
This has been a fantastic journey to the inside of the computer! Can't wait to get my hands dirty with the part 2. Thanks!
By sri p p
•Nov 11, 2019
I really loved this course, it helped me to get a better understanding of what's happening under the hood of the computer.
By 冯炜
•Apr 27, 2017
可以的，简单有趣，但是如果需要细致的了解计算机，还是学习csapp或者之类的课程比较好
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上了NJU的计算机系统课之后。我回来把这门课改成了五分。。感谢老师
By Thibault J
•Apr 16, 2017
Ce cours est très intéressant, et c'est fabuleux de construire un ordinateur complet à partir d'un seul composant unique !
By Việt B L
•Sep 3, 2022
The material is really easy to understand, and the projects are fun too! I'd love to take part in Part II of this course.
By Yaniv P
•Dec 26, 2016
Wow, super challenging and interesting.
Loved it, now I understand the fundamental of computing ALU, RAM, ROM and Nand :)
By Anand S
•Nov 28, 2022
Interesting Course!!!! Building a computer (Logicgates, ALU, etc) from Nand gates was a fun and rewarding experience!!!
By Mark B
•Jul 24, 2021
I found this course interesting from start to finish and left enthusiastic to continue in the next stage of the course
By David G
•Sep 29, 2019
Best online technology-related course I've done. Brilliantly planned and executed. I'll be starting part two this week.
By Janhavi K
•Mar 8, 2018
This is by far the best course to study basics of digital logic, computer systems and processors. Thank you professors!
By Ronald S
•Sep 3, 2017
Hands down the best computer course I have ever taken. I have a masters from a decent school, in IT, and this beats it.
By Matt L
•Aug 30, 2022
Very fun and educational. I would highly recommend it to anyone remotely interested in computers. Starting part 2 now!
By Cheng C
•Nov 19, 2019
Very Touch homework but as soon as you go through it, you will have a very clear big picture about computer hierarchy.
By Li P
•May 18, 2019
informational, and helped me gain better understanding about how hardaware working and basic understanding towards ISA
By Katta A
•Mar 8, 2016
A very good self-contained course which takes you from "knowing nothing" to "building your very own virtual computer".
By Juan S
•Mar 3, 2016
Excellent best online course ever, very didactic an fun. It motivates you to continue learning and complete the course
By Marek N
•Mar 18, 2020
Great course. One can build a working computer from nothing (well, almost) and without soldering. Highly recommended.
By Erik T
•May 13, 2018
This course was great fun. And I learnd so much. I recommend the course if you are interested in how a computer work.
By Ashish R M
•Aug 15, 2017
Amazing Course!!! Sums up one semester worth of engineering which actually helps you understand how a computer works.