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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 Lunjie S

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Sep 21, 2019

非常棒的课，通过实验形式来学习计算机基础，学完后能对计算机科学有一个全面的认识。作为其他偏理论的课程的补充，理论与实践相结合，使学习的效果更好。

By Tao S

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Jul 2, 2019

Very clear and comprehensive explanation about computer hardware system.

By Chris G

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Jan 31, 2022

This is one of the best courses on any subject I have taken in my life.

By Idiomas E

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Jun 7, 2022

So good! Thanks for helping so many people get closer to computers :D

By Amith S

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Feb 13, 2021

they said "no prerequisites" and they kept their promise. great course

By Felix W

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Jan 31, 2021

Excellent course, interesting projects! I'm looking forward to part 2!

By Pavel

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Dec 4, 2020

Great course! I've found missing parts from my computer understanding.

By Badr E

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Oct 1, 2018

Best course i have taken in my life.....well explained easy to follow.

By Xander L

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Feb 19, 2017

Fabulous experience. Did it with my 10 year old son. We both loved it.

By Carson L

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Jul 31, 2024

absolutely amazing course, i recommend it to everyone in my ECE major

By Hasib R

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May 4, 2020

Awful course. Difficulty increases every week. Totally project based.

By Diego G

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Dec 12, 2017

Can't believe how much I've learned in this first part of the course!

By Swapnil A

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Oct 30, 2022

Really liked this course with easy to understand byte sized lessons.

By yuan s

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Sep 9, 2020

Those projects are amazing, they walk you through the whole process.

By Charles S

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Jun 8, 2017

Amazing course! Thank you so much for making it :) now on to part 2!

By James S

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Sep 7, 2016

Challenging, Eye-Opening, Fun, Well made, Well run, and Well assesed

By Shubham C

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Apr 10, 2023

What an amazing course! Thanks professor for this beautiful course.

By Bình Đ T

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Jul 26, 2021

Must-have course for beginners who want to become Hardware Engineer

By Michael P

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Jan 15, 2021

Great Course, it was really helpful to learn from first principles.

By Idan D

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Jul 14, 2020

Amazing course. Allowed me to deeply understand what is a computer.

By JUHAN P

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Jan 13, 2020

I think this course is mandatory for all people who build programs.

By James S

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Jul 15, 2017

If you want to know how computers work, this is THE COURSE to take.

By 李俊鋒

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Sep 11, 2016

This help me learning some basic concepts in CS. It worths to take!

By Alice M

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Mar 28, 2016

They claim it is the best computer science course ever. It is true!

By 李珂

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Feb 29, 2016

The greatest lecture ever made for computer composition principles!