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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

AI

Jun 13, 2021

Undeniably one of the best computer science courses. The advertising isn't false! This course permanently changed my perspective on hardware and software along with the relationship between the two...

MM

Feb 17, 2017

An excellent course provided by phenomenal professors! Everything is broken down into simple, easily understandable portions, and leaves you with a clear idea how to proceed to solve a given problem.

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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.

By Cian M

Feb 13, 2017

I would highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to challenge themselves to learn how computers _really_ work.

By Alex M

Feb 21, 2019

A fun and interesting course that guides students through the workings of computers at the most fundamental levels.

By Hermawan M

Oct 11, 2018

Very good course! I learned a lot. The assessments require some thought and are not just multiple choice questions.

By Francisco M

Nov 7, 2024

Excellent teachers ,excellent contents I hardly recommend this course to anyone interested in how computers works.

By Include s

May 8, 2024

Excellent course. It provides the fundamental groundwork necessary for advancing in the field of Computer Science.

By Vaibhav S

Mar 6, 2022

Highly recommended course if you love computers and want to learn about how they are made staring from NAND gates.

By Daniele I

Sep 4, 2020

I couldn't find any better course this that to start learning what is inside a computer. Challenging but so great!

By Shay L

Mar 21, 2020

a great course.

makes you really understand the inside of the computer, and the how software controls the hardware.