Northern Virginia Community College: Computer Systems - CSC 215

Computer Systems - CSC 215 at Northern Virginia Community College

CSC 215 - Computer Systems: Examines the hierarchical structure of computer systems. Explores the representation of instructions and data, memory organization/structure, structure of a CPU, programming hierarchy and operating system interactions.

Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: CSC 221

3 credits

CSC 215 Detailed Outline

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Summer 2026 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
72221	CSC 215-090A	3	Tu Th	6:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.	2026-06-30	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. Third Six Week
69169	CSC 215-E20L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-05-18	Virtual and NOL	WW
Twelve-week course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts May 18.
64254	CSC 215-E60A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-06-02	Virtual and NOL	WW
2nd ten-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts June 2.

Fall 2026 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
99627	CSC 215-80YA	3	Sa	9:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.	2026-10-21	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	HY
Hybrid Course 2nd 7 Week 50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
84723	CSC 215-E05A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-08-24	Virtual and NOL	WW
15-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts August 24.

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