Question 1

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

Accepted Answer

Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:

Question 2

What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

Accepted Answer

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.

Question 3

Is financial aid available?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can't afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you'll find a link to apply on the description page.

Question 4

Do I have to take Nand to Tetris Part I before taking Nand to Tetris Part II?

Accepted Answer

Nand to Tetris Part I and Nand to Tetris Part II are two separate and stand alone courses. Although it is recommended to take Part I before taking Part II, you can take any of these courses, in any order that suites you.

Question 5

How much computer science do I have to know before taking this course?

Accepted Answer

The only requirement is programming ability at the level acquired in typical introduction to computer science courses.

Question 6

Which programming language do I have to use in order to complete the assignments in this course?

Accepted Answer

We expect learners to submit assignments in any version of Java, or Python. We will assume that you have basic programming ability in these languages, including a basic ability to understand and write simple object-based programs.

Question 7

How many assignments do I have to submit in order to pass the course?

Accepted Answer

The course consists of 6 projects (programming assignments), numbered 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and an optional project, numbered 4. In order to pass the course you must submit at least 5 projects out of projects 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12. (The project numbering scheme maintains consistency with the project numbers in the Nand to Tetris Part I course)

Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: Nand to Tetris Part II (project-centered course)

Course Features

Course Description

Module 1: Getting Started

Module 2: Machine Language

Module 3: Virtual Machine I: Stack Arithmetic

Module 4: Virtual Machine II: Program Control

Course FAQs