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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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. |
Class # | Section | Credits | Day | Time | Start | Location | Mode |
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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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