Computer Systems - CSC 215 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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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

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Summer 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
32352 CSC 215-90YA 3
 M W   
6:00 p.m.-8:05 p.m.
 2025-07-01 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Hybrid Course
Third Six 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.
38896 CSC 215-E20A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-05-19 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 19.
41470 CSC 215-E60A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-06-03 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 3.

Fall 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
48895 CSC 215-001A 3
   W   
7:00 p.m.-9:40 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
48894 CSC 215-80YA 3
      Sa
9:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
 2025-10-22 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
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.
Hybrid Course
50288 CSC 215-E05A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 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 25.
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