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

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
54803 CSC 221-001L 3
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-01-20 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
55366 CSC 221-001N 3
  Tu Th  
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
56406 CSC 221-001W 3
  Tu Th  
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
This class will be taught with Python
Fifteen Week
72887 CSC 221-002A 3
      Sa
9:30 a.m.-12:25 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
54804 CSC 221-002L 3
 M W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-01-20 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
56405 CSC 221-002W 3
 M W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-01-20 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
54805 CSC 221-003L 3
      Sa
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Loudoun P
This class will be taught with Python. Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
55368 CSC 221-003N 3
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
54806 CSC 221-004L 3
   W   
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
 2026-01-20 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.
55371 CSC 221-005N 3
 M W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
55369 CSC 221-007N 3
 M W   
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
55372 CSC 221-009N 3
  Tu Th  
4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
71634 CSC 221-010N 3
 M W   
5:00 p.m.-6:20 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
72885 CSC 221-01YA 3
 M     
10:00 a.m.-11:20 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Alexandria HY
Hybrid Course
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.
54492 CSC 221-01YM 3
   W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Manassas HY
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
54494 CSC 221-02YM 3
   W   
4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
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
72888 CSC 221-40XA 3
  Tu Th  
12:15 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Alexandria P
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
72893 CSC 221-41XA 3
  Tu Th  
12:15 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
 2026-02-03 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
54457 CSC 221-E05A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 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 20.
58907 CSC 221-E40W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 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 20.
55862 CSC 221-E50N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-03 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 3.
60025 CSC 221-E60N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-17 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 February17.
54649 CSC 221-E80L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-03-24 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 24.
54650 CSC 221-E81M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-03-24 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 24.
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