Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming - CSC 221 at Northern Virginia Community College
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- CSC 221 - Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming
- Introduces problem solving and implementation of solutions using a high level programming language in a structured programming environment. Includes concepts and practice of structured programming, problem-solving, top-down design of algorithms, a high level programming language syntax, control structures, arrays, and an introduction into object oriented programming. First course in a three-course sequence (CSC 221, CSC 222, CSC 223). The assignments in this course require mathematical problem solving skills, algebraic modeling and functions, and use of variables.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College
Class # | Section | Credits | Day | Time | Start | Location | Mode |
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48532 | CSC 221-001L | 3 | M W |
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m. |
2024-08-26 | Loudoun | P |
This class will be taught with Python. Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule. | |||||||
64936 | CSC 221-001N | 3 | M W |
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m. |
2024-08-26 | Annandale | P |
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. | |||||||
48960 | CSC 221-001W | 3 | M W |
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m. |
2024-08-26 | Woodbridge | P |
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule. | |||||||
48533 | CSC 221-002L | 3 | Tu Th |
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m. |
2024-08-26 | Loudoun | P |
This class will be taught with Python. Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule. This course offers no-cost textbook materials: Electronic textbooks will be used and regular and reliable Internet is required. OER-no cost textbooks | |||||||
64940 | CSC 221-002N | 3 | Sa |
8:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m. |
2024-08-26 | Annandale | P |
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. | |||||||
48961 | CSC 221-002W | 3 | Tu Th |
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m. |
2024-08-26 | Woodbridge | P |
Classes meet in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.. | |||||||
48534 | CSC 221-003L | 3 | Tu Th |
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m. |
2024-08-26 | Loudoun | P |
This class will be taught with Python. Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule. | |||||||
64941 | CSC 221-003N | 3 | Tu Th |
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m. |
2024-08-26 | Annandale | P |
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. | |||||||
62545 | CSC 221-003W | 3 | Tu Th |
6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. |
2024-08-26 | Virtual and NOL - Real Time | CV |
48535 | CSC 221-004L | 3 | M W |
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m. |
2024-08-26 | Loudoun | P |
This class will be taught with Python. Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule. This course offers no-cost textbook materials: Electronic textbooks will be used and regular and reliable Internet is required. OER-no cost textbooks | |||||||
64942 | CSC 221-004N | 3 | M W |
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m. |
2024-08-26 | 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. | |||||||
48536 | CSC 221-005L | 3 | W |
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m. |
2024-08-26 | Virtual and NOL - Real Time | CV |
This class will be taught with Python. Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. | |||||||
64945 | CSC 221-005N | 3 | Sa |
12:00 p.m.-2:55 p.m. |
2024-08-26 | Annandale | P |
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. | |||||||
48537 | CSC 221-006L | 3 | Sa |
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
2024-08-26 | Loudoun | P |
This class will be taught with Python. Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule. | |||||||
64946 | CSC 221-006N | 3 | M W |
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m. |
2024-08-26 | Annandale | P |
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. | |||||||
64947 | CSC 221-007N | 3 | Tu Th |
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m. |
2024-08-26 | Annandale | P |
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. | |||||||
64949 | CSC 221-008N | 3 | Tu Th |
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m. |
2024-08-26 | 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. | |||||||
64952 | CSC 221-010N | 3 | F |
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
2024-08-26 | Annandale | P |
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. | |||||||
48661 | CSC 221-01XA | 3 | Tu Th |
12:15 p.m.-1:35 p.m. |
2024-08-26 | 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. | |||||||
48711 | CSC 221-01YM | 3 | W |
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m. |
2024-08-26 | Manassas | P |
50% or more of the time you will meet your class in person on campus; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. For the rest of the time, instruction is done online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates), via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course | |||||||
49944 | CSC 221-02XA | 3 | Tu Th |
12:15 p.m.-1:35 p.m. |
2024-08-26 | Virtual and NOL - Real Time | CV |
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. | |||||||
48712 | CSC 221-02YM | 3 | Th |
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m. |
2024-08-26 | Manassas | P |
50% or more of the time you will meet your class in person on campus; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. For the rest of the time, instruction is done online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates), via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course | |||||||
48663 | CSC 221-03YA | 3 | Th |
7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m. |
2024-08-26 | Alexandria | P |
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person 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 | |||||||
49126 | CSC 221-040L | 3 | M W |
6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. |
2024-09-09 | Virtual and NOL - Real Time | CV |
This class will be taught with Python. Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. Thirteen Week | |||||||
68122 | CSC 221-040N | 3 | Tu Th |
9:35 a.m.-11:20 a.m. |
2024-09-09 | 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. Thirteen Week | |||||||
76979 | CSC 221-041N | 3 | M W |
10:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. |
2024-09-09 | Annandale | P |
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. Thirteen Week | |||||||
48751 | CSC 221-04XA | 3 | M W |
10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. |
2024-09-09 | Alexandria | P |
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 Thirteen Week | |||||||
62124 | CSC 221-05XA | 3 | M W |
10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. |
2024-09-09 | Virtual and NOL - Real Time | CV |
Thirteen Week 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 | |||||||
65604 | CSC 221-080L | 3 | M W |
6:30 p.m.-9:10 p.m. |
2024-10-23 | Virtual and NOL - Real Time | CV |
This class will be taught with Python. Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. 2nd 7 Week | |||||||
64951 | CSC 221-09YN | 3 | M |
6:30 p.m.-7:50 p.m. |
2024-08-26 | Virtual and NOL - Real Time | CV |
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 | |||||||
48713 | CSC 221-40YM | 3 | M |
11:10 a.m.-12:40 p.m. |
2024-09-09 | Manassas | P |
50% or more of the time you will meet your class in person on campus; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. For the rest of the time, instruction is done online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates), via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course | |||||||
48968 | CSC 221-E05A | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2024-08-26 | 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 26. | |||||||
57911 | CSC 221-E06A | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2024-08-26 | 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 26. | |||||||
57913 | CSC 221-E07W | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2024-08-26 | 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 26. | |||||||
65484 | CSC 221-E08A | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2024-08-26 | 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 26. | |||||||
49918 | CSC 221-E40L | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2024-08-26 | Virtual and NOL | WW | |
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. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 7-week course. Starts August 26. | |||||||
49919 | CSC 221-E60M | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2024-09-23 | 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 September 23. | |||||||
50478 | CSC 221-E61N | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2024-09-23 | 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 September 23. | |||||||
50537 | CSC 221-E62N | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2024-09-23 | 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 September 23. | |||||||
50608 | CSC 221-E81L | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2024-10-23 | Virtual and NOL | WW | |
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. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts October 23. | |||||||
50696 | CSC 221-E82W | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2024-10-23 | Virtual and NOL | WW | |
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. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts October 23. | |||||||
50734 | CSC 221-E83W | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2024-10-23 | Virtual and NOL | WW | |
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. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts October 23. |
Class # | Section | Credits | Day | Time | Start | Location | Mode |
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41245 | CSC 221-001A | 3 | Tu Th |
12:15 p.m.-1:35 p.m. |
2025-01-21 | Alexandria | P |
25957 | CSC 221-001L | 3 | Tu Th |
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m. |
2025-01-21 | Loudoun | P |
This class will be taught with Python. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. OER-no cost textbooks | |||||||
26753 | CSC 221-001N | 3 | Tu Th |
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m. |
2025-01-21 | Annandale | P |
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. | |||||||
28349 | CSC 221-001W | 3 | Tu Th |
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m. |
2025-01-21 | Woodbridge | P |
Fifteen Week This class will be taught with Python Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. | |||||||
41249 | CSC 221-002A | 3 | M W |
10:00 a.m.-11:20 a.m. |
2025-01-21 | Alexandria | P |
25958 | CSC 221-002L | 3 | M W |
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m. |
2025-01-21 | Loudoun | P |
This class will be taught with Python. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. OER-no cost textbooks | |||||||
26754 | CSC 221-002N | 3 | Sa |
8:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m. |
2025-01-21 | Annandale | P |
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. | |||||||
28348 | CSC 221-002W | 3 | M W |
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m. |
2025-01-21 | Woodbridge | P |
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. This class will be taught using Python. Fifteen Week | |||||||
41255 | CSC 221-003A | 3 | Sa |
9:30 a.m.-12:25 p.m. |
2025-01-21 | Virtual and NOL - Real Time | CV |
25959 | CSC 221-003L | 3 | Sa |
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
2025-01-21 | Virtual and NOL - Real Time | CV |
This class will be taught with Python. Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. | |||||||
26755 | CSC 221-003N | 3 | M W |
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m. |
2025-01-21 | Annandale | P |
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. | |||||||
25961 | CSC 221-004L | 3 | M |
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m. |
2025-02-04 | Virtual and NOL - Real Time | CV |
This class will be taught with Python. The midterm exam for this class will be given on the Loudoun campus (21200 Campus Drive, Sterling, VA). Campus attendance will be mandatory on Monday, March 24th.Other than the date of the midterm exam, class will meet in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. | |||||||
26756 | CSC 221-004N | 3 | Tu Th |
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m. |
2025-01-21 | Annandale | P |
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. | |||||||
26758 | CSC 221-006N | 3 | M W |
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m. |
2025-01-21 | Annandale | P |
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. | |||||||
26759 | CSC 221-007N | 3 | M W |
5:00 p.m.-6:20 p.m. |
2025-01-21 | 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. | |||||||
26760 | CSC 221-009N | 3 | Sa |
12:00 p.m.-2:55 p.m. |
2025-01-21 | Annandale | P |
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. | |||||||
25584 | CSC 221-01YM | 3 | W |
3:00 p.m.-4:20 p.m. |
2025-01-21 | Manassas | P |
50% or more of the time you will meet your class in person on campus; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. For the rest of the time, instruction is done online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates), via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course | |||||||
25586 | CSC 221-02YM | 3 | Tu |
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
2025-01-21 | Manassas | P |
50% or more of the time you will meet your class in person on campus; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. For the rest of the time, instruction is done online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates), via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course | |||||||
25962 | CSC 221-080L | 3 | Tu Th |
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m. |
2025-03-25 | Virtual and NOL - Real Time | CV |
This class will be taught with Python. 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. 2nd 7 Week | |||||||
25538 | CSC 221-E05A | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2025-01-21 | Virtual and NOL | WW | |
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. | |||||||
43905 | CSC 221-E40W | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2025-01-21 | Virtual and NOL | WW | |
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. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 7-week course. Starts January 21. | |||||||
27525 | CSC 221-E50N | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2025-02-04 | Virtual and NOL | WW | |
2nd 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 February 4. | |||||||
25761 | CSC 221-E80L | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2025-03-25 | Virtual and NOL | WW | |
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. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts March 25. | |||||||
25762 | CSC 221-E81M | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2025-03-25 | Virtual and NOL | WW | |
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. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts March 25. |
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