PC Hardware and OS Architecture - ITE 221 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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ITE 221 - PC Hardware and OS Architecture
Covers instruction about processors, internal functions, peripheral devices, computer organization, memory management, architecture, instruction format, and basic OS architecture.
Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
56106 ITE 221-001L 3
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Loudoun P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
55622 ITE 221-001M 3
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
59733 ITE 221-001N 3
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
56169 ITE 221-001W 3
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Woodbridge P
Fifteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
77061 ITE 221-002A 3
  Tu Th  
4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Alexandria P
Fifteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
78618 ITE 221-003N 3
 M     
7:00 p.m.-9:55 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
55624 ITE 221-041M 3
      Sa
1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
77062 ITE 221-40YA 3
  Tu Th  
2:20 p.m.-3:10 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Alexandria HY
Thirteen Week
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
55626 ITE 221-40YM 3
     F 
9:35 a.m.-11:20 a.m.
 2026-02-03 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
77066 ITE 221-81YA 3
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-03-24 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.
2nd 7 Week
77067 ITE 221-82YA 3
     F 
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-03-24 Alexandria HY
2nd 7 Week
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
55703 ITE 221-E05M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 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 January 20.
54157 ITE 221-E55L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-09 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 7-week course. Starts February 9.
54167 ITE 221-E56L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-09 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 7-week course. Starts February 9.
87110 ITE 221-E57L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-09 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 7-week course. Starts February 9.
55704 ITE 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.
78594 ITE 221-E81W 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.
87111 ITE 221-E82W 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.

Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
62333 ITE 221-001M 3
 M W   
6:00 p.m.-7:45 p.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
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.
64243 ITE 221-60YW 3
  Tu Th  
10:00 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
 2026-05-18 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.
2nd 6 Week
62959 ITE 221-70YW 3
  Tu    
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2026-06-15 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
2nd 6 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.
Hybrid Course
64244 ITE 221-72YW 3
 M W   
12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Hybrid Course
2nd 6 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.
62782 ITE 221-E40M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 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 18.
62783 ITE 221-E55N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-15 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 15.
62984 ITE 221-E56L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-15 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 15.
64386 ITE 221-E85L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-30 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 3rd 6-week course. Starts June 30.

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
252 ITE 221-001A 3
 M     
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Alexandria P
81309 ITE 221-001L 3
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Loudoun P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
82115 ITE 221-001M 3
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Manassas P
81235 ITE 221-001N 3
 M W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 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
81479 ITE 221-001W 3
  Tu Th  
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Woodbridge P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule
253 ITE 221-002A 3
     F 
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Alexandria CV
81334 ITE 221-002L 3
 M     
7:00 p.m.-9:55 p.m.
 2026-08-24 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.
1481 ITE 221-003N 3
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
81247 ITE 221-02YN 3
   W   
6:30 p.m.-7:50 p.m.
 2026-08-24 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.
Fifteen Week
254 ITE 221-03YA 3
 M W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Alexandria HY
83582 ITE 221-E05W 3
       
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
83583 ITE 221-E55N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-08 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 7-week course. Starts September 8.
84952 ITE 221-E70A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-22 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 3rd 7-week course. Starts September 22.
83584 ITE 221-E80L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-10-21 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 4th 7-week course. Starts October 21.
88739 ITE 221-E81L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-10-21 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 4th 7-week course. Starts October 21
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