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

Spring 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
41236 CSC 215-01XA 3
   W   
6:00 p.m.-8:55 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
HyFlex Course
41237 CSC 215-02XA 3
   W   
6:00 p.m.-8:55 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Alexandria P
HyFlex Course
This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
50408 CSC 215-E05A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-01-21 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 January 21.
56151 CSC 215-E60A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-02-18 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd twelve-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 February18.

Summer 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
32208 CSC 215-50YA 3
 M W   
6:00 p.m.-8:05 p.m.
 2025-05-19 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Hybrid Course
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.
1st 6 Week
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.
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