Data Structures and Analysis of Algorithms - CSC 223 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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CSC 223 - Data Structures and Analysis of Algorithms
Explores and contrasts data structures, algorithms for manipulating data structures, and their use and appropriateness in writing efficient real-world programming applications. Investigates implementations of different data structures for efficient searching, sorting, and other transformer operations. Third course in a three-course sequence (CSC 221, CSC 222, CSC 223).
Lecture 4 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite: CSC 222 or departmental consent. Corequisite: CSC 208 or equivalent.
4 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
54881 CSC 223-001L 4
 M W   
2:20 p.m.-4:20 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Loudoun P
This class will be taught with Java. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
55387 CSC 223-001N 4
  Tu Th  
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
59853 CSC 223-001W 4
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-1:10 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Woodbridge P
54884 CSC 223-002L 4
      Sa
9:35 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
This class will be taught with Java. 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.
55386 CSC 223-004N 4
 M W   
2:20 p.m.-4:20 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
54499 CSC 223-01YM 4
    Th  
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
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
56416 CSC 223-05YN 4
   W   
6:30 p.m.-8:30 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
72903 CSC 223-1XYA 4
   W   
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Alexandria HY
HyFlex Course
Hybrid Course
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid 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.
72905 CSC 223-2XYA 4
   W   
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Hybrid Course
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid 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
54459 CSC 223-E05A 4
       
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.
59697 CSC 223-E06N 4
       
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.
54163 CSC 223-E60L 4
       
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 February 17.
58916 CSC 223-E61W 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-17 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd 12-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 17.

Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
62747 CSC 223-001L 4
  Tu Th  
6:00 p.m.-8:15 p.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
This class will be taught with Java. 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.
Twelve Week
68197 CSC 223-01YA 4
 M W   
6:00 p.m.-7:10 p.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Hybrid Course
Twelve 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.
63057 CSC 223-01YM 4
  Tu    
10:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
 2026-05-18 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
69279 CSC 223-090N 4
 MTuWTh  
9:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
 2026-06-30 Annandale P
Third Six Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
63109 CSC 223-E20N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual and NOL WW
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 May 18.
63110 CSC 223-E21W 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual and NOL WW
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 May 18.
64279 CSC 223-E22A 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual and NOL WW
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 May 18.

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
83033 CSC 223-001L 4
 M W   
8:45 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Loudoun P
OER-no cost textbooks
Additional course fee applies
This class will be taught with Java. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
97722 CSC 223-001N 4
 M W   
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
83284 CSC 223-001W 4
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-1:10 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Woodbridge P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
83034 CSC 223-002L 4
      Sa
9:35 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
This class will be taught with Java. 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.
Additional course fee applies
84370 CSC 223-002N 4
  Tu Th  
2:20 p.m.-4:20 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
83141 CSC 223-01YM 4
 M     
12:45 p.m.-2:45 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Manassas 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
84371 CSC 223-03YN 4
    Th  
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Hybrid Course
Fifteen 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.
99623 CSC 223-040A 4
     F 
7:00 p.m.-9:15 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Thirteen 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.
99621 CSC 223-1XYA 4
   W   
12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Alexandria HY
HyFlex Course
Hybrid Course
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid 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.
99622 CSC 223-2XYA 4
   W   
12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
HyFlex Course
Hybrid Course
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid 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.
84187 CSC 223-40YM 4
   W   
6:00 p.m.-8:15 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
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.
83281 CSC 223-E05W 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 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 24.
84098 CSC 223-E06N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 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 24.
87034 CSC 223-E07N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 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 24.
83222 CSC 223-E60M 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-22 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.
88559 CSC 223-E61A 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-22 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.
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