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

In the process, you will gain a deep, hands-on understanding of numerous topics in applied computer science, e.g. stack processing, parsing, code generation, and classical algorithms and data structures for memory management, vector graphics, input-output handling, and various other topics that lie at the very core of every modern computer system.

This is a self-contained course: all the knowledge necessary to succeed in the course and build the various systems will be given as part of the learning experience. The only prerequisite is knowledge of programming at the level acquired in introduction to computer science courses. All the software tools and materials that are necessary to complete the course will be supplied freely after you enrol in the course.

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 15 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".

Syllabus

WEEK 1: Getting Started; Machine Language; Virtual Machine I: Stack Arithmetic

WEEK 2: Virtual Machine II: Program Control

WEEK 3: High-Level Language

WEEK 4: Compiler I: Syntax Analysis

WEEK 5: Compiler II: Code Generation

WEEK 6: Operating System

WEEK 7: Postscript: More Fun to Go