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!
576 - 600 of 1,107 Reviews for Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course)
By Misha P
•Apr 8, 2020
Fascinating course that develops computer architecture understanding from grounds up. must do!
By 林均鋐
•Dec 27, 2019
It is really insteresting.
Now I have complete picture about what happened underneath the hood.
By Diego D S
•Mar 5, 2017
Excellent course, i liked so much the content and the way to acquire knowledge throw practice.
By Alexandros S
•Feb 6, 2022
Excellent and methodical course without prerequisite knowledge, ideal for computer engineers!
By Mina M
•Nov 2, 2020
one of the best and most profound base to start with in computer science. i really enjoyed it
By Piergiorgio P
•Apr 25, 2021
thanks for this great course! Absolutely one of the best courses I have attended in my life!
By Александр Г
•Mar 23, 2020
I love this course! Incredible explainations and very simple view on hard things. Thank you!
By Michael W
•Oct 5, 2017
Just what I was looking for. I was curious a computer actually worked, and now I know. :-)
By Aaryan B B
•May 18, 2020
I would heartily like to thank our two course instructors very much for a wonderful course
By Micky
•Sep 9, 2019
Very understandable course, strongly recommended for everyone, who wanna be a programmer))
By Simon L
•Aug 28, 2024
Amazing! Very clear explanations that took me from zero-to-hero in computer architecture
By Jonathan
•Aug 5, 2019
This course allowed me to understand the working of computers on the fundamental level!!
By Hamdi B U
•Nov 23, 2018
This course is well structured, helps you understand many things about computers easily.
By ALBIN J
•Jun 2, 2022
Simplicity is powerful than complexity. Thank you Nisam and Schocken. I am Making one.
By C R
•Jul 1, 2020
An enriching and exciting experience! Content is wonderful! Would definitely recommend!
By Han Q
•Jun 10, 2019
Very informative and interesting ,besides these programming assignments are excellent !
By Charles C
•Sep 21, 2018
Very good course. Materials are well explained and projects are challenging but doable.
By Shreyas M
•Jul 3, 2018
Excellent course! Lot of learning accompanied by its usage while building the computer.
By Hassaan A
•Aug 30, 2016
An amazing course that gets you started with whats inside a computer, and how it works.
By N S
•Jan 4, 2025
I've always wanted to do this. Thank you guys! Now to build it in actual hardware...
By Nataly M
•Jul 26, 2024
Very accessible, but challenging, extremely well designed. Generally enjoyed it a lot!
By Edward D S
•Jun 4, 2018
great for beginning to build mental model of how hardware components in computer works
By Lyon L
•Mar 20, 2018
amazing course! Thanks for your great subject design and project design, thanks again!
By Christopher P
•Jun 9, 2016
Used this course to bolster my study group as we went thru the book. GREAT experience!
By Vic P
•Jul 31, 2024
Great, especially the first 80%. Warning: don't expect part II to be nearly as easy.