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

Summer 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
32016 CSC 221-030L 3
 M W   
6:00 p.m.-8:05 p.m.
 2025-06-03 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
OER-no cost textbooks
Ten Week
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.
38290 CSC 221-031L 3
  Tu Th  
9:00 a.m.-11:10 a.m.
 2025-06-03 Loudoun P
This class will be taught with Python. Class meets in on campus on the days, times, and location listed on your class schedule.
Ten Week
32271 CSC 221-090L 3
  Tu Th  
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2025-07-01 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.
Third Six Week
32451 CSC 221-090M 3
 M W   
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2025-07-01 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
42926 CSC 221-090N 3
 MTuWTh  
12:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m.
 2025-07-01 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Third Six Week
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.
32020 CSC 221-50YM 3
  Tu Th  
12:30 p.m.-2:25 p.m.
 2025-05-19 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates) via CANVAS. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
32188 CSC 221-51YN 3
    Th  
1:00 p.m.-5:05 p.m.
 2025-05-19 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
1st 6 Week
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.
42342 CSC 221-70YN 3
  Tu    
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-06-16 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.
2nd 6 Week
32008 CSC 221-E40A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-05-19 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 8-week course. Starts May 19.
32009 CSC 221-E55A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-06-16 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 2nd 8-week course. Starts June 16.
32010 CSC 221-E85L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-07-01 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 2nd 6-week course.Starts July 1.

Fall 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
48019 CSC 221-001L 3
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Loudoun P
This class will be taught with Python. Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
48161 CSC 221-001M 3
      Sa
9:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Manassas P
49763 CSC 221-001N 3
 M W   
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
48327 CSC 221-001W 3
  Tu Th  
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
48020 CSC 221-002L 3
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Loudoun P
OER-no cost textbooks
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.
49764 CSC 221-002N 3
  Tu Th  
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
48328 CSC 221-002W 3
 M W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
48021 CSC 221-003L 3
  Tu Th  
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Loudoun P
This class will be taught with Python. Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
49765 CSC 221-003N 3
      Sa
8:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
48022 CSC 221-004L 3
 M W   
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Loudoun P
OER-no cost textbooks
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.
48023 CSC 221-005L 3
   W   
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
 2025-08-25 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.
49767 CSC 221-005N 3
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
48024 CSC 221-006L 3
      Sa
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Loudoun P
This class will be taught with Python. Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
49768 CSC 221-006N 3
      Sa
12:00 p.m.-2:55 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
49769 CSC 221-007N 3
     F 
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
49770 CSC 221-008N 3
 M W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Annandale P
65983 CSC 221-009N 3
  Tu Th  
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Annandale P
49772 CSC 221-012N 3
 M W   
5:00 p.m.-6:20 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
48127 CSC 221-01XA 3
 M W   
10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
 2025-08-25 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
48896 CSC 221-02XA 3
 M W   
10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
 2025-08-25 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
48162 CSC 221-02YM 3
   W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-08-25 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
48129 CSC 221-03YA 3
    Th  
7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Alexandria HY
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
65895 CSC 221-03YM 3
    Th  
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Manassas 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.
48455 CSC 221-040L 3
 M W   
6:30 p.m.-8:15 p.m.
 2025-09-09 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
This class will be taught with Python. This class is offered in a condensed 13-week session. 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
48163 CSC 221-040M 3
  Tu    
12:45 p.m.-3:25 p.m.
 2025-09-09 Manassas P
50183 CSC 221-040N 3
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-11:20 a.m.
 2025-09-09 Annandale P
Thirteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
48186 CSC 221-04XA 3
  Tu Th  
12:15 p.m.-1:35 p.m.
 2025-09-09 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
49426 CSC 221-05XA 3
  Tu Th  
12:15 p.m.-1:35 p.m.
 2025-09-09 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
49850 CSC 221-080L 3
 M W   
6:30 p.m.-9:10 p.m.
 2025-10-22 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
2nd 7 Week
This class will be taught with Python. This class is offered in a condensed 7-week session. 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.
48333 CSC 221-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.
64129 CSC 221-E06L 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.
49844 CSC 221-E08A 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.
48879 CSC 221-E40L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 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 1st 7-week course. Starts August 25.
48880 CSC 221-E60M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-09-22 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 22.
49201 CSC 221-E61N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-09-22 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 22.
49234 CSC 221-E62N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-09-22 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 22.
49277 CSC 221-E81L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-10-22 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 22.
64130 CSC 221-E83M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-10-22 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 fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts October 22.
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