Northern Virginia Community College: Introduction to Telecommunications

Introduction to Telecommunications - ITN 100 at Northern Virginia Community College

ITN 100 - Introduction to Telecommunications: Surveys data transmission systems, communication lines, data sets, network, modes of transmission, protocols, and interfacing. Emphasizes network structure and operation.

Lecture 3-4 hours per week.

3-4 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Spring 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
27887	ITN 100-001L	3	Tu	6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.	2025-01-21	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.
27976	ITN 100-001W	3	Tu Th	8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
28201	ITN 100-02YA	3	Th	6:30 p.m.-7:50 p.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
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
28206	ITN 100-040A	3	M W	2:20 p.m.-4:05 p.m.	2025-02-04	Alexandria	P
Thirteen Week Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
27078	ITN 100-040N	3	Tu Th	4:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m.	2025-02-04	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. Thirteen Week
27889	ITN 100-060L	3	M W	9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2025-01-21	Reston Center	P
Class meets at Reston Center, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. 1st 7 Week
55631	ITN 100-40YM	3	W	6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.	2025-02-04	Manassas Trailside Building	P
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
55622	ITN 100-41YA	3	Sa	12:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m.	2025-02-04	Alexandria	P
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
28207	ITN 100-60YA	3	W	6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
1st 7 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
27150	ITN 100-60YM	3	M W	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2025-01-21	Manassas Trailside Building	P
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
27079	ITN 100-60YN	3	Tu Th	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2025-01-21	Annandale	P
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. 1st 7 Week Hybrid Course
27978	ITN 100-60YW	3	W	6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
1st 7 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.
28209	ITN 100-80YA	3	Sa	9:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.	2025-03-25	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Hybrid Course 2nd 7 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.
42213	ITN 100-80YM	3	M W	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2025-03-25	Manassas Trailside Building	P
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
27080	ITN 100-80YN	3	Sa	9:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.	2025-03-25	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
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 2nd 7 Week
27977	ITN 100-80YW	3	M W	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2025-03-25	Woodbridge	P
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
28210	ITN 100-81YA	3	W	6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.	2025-03-25	Alexandria	P
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
28202	ITN 100-82YA	3	Tu Th	2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	2025-03-25	Alexandria	P
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 2nd 7 Week
27258	ITN 100-E05N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-21	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 21.
27259	ITN 100-E40N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-21	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 1st 7-week course. Starts January 21.
24614	ITN 100-E50A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-02-04	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 4.
27260	ITN 100-E80W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-03-25	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 4th 7-week course. Starts March 25.
27261	ITN 100-E81A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-03-25	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 4th 7-week course. Starts March 25.
27262	ITN 100-E82L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-03-25	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 4th 7-week course. Starts March 25.
56851	ITN 100-E83L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-03-25	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 4th 7-week course. Starts March 25.

Summer 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
39466	ITN 100-50YA	3	Tu Th	9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.	2025-05-19	Alexandria	P
1st 6 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
32281	ITN 100-70YM	3	Tu	1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.	2025-06-16	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
31453	ITN 100-90YA	3	Tu Th	9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.	2025-07-01	Alexandria	P
Hybrid Course 2nd 6 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.
37900	ITN 100-90YL	3	Th	1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.	2025-07-01	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Hybrid Course Third Six Week 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.
32064	ITN 100-E40W	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.
32065	ITN 100-E55L	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.
32704	ITN 100-E56W	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.
32294	ITN 100-E85A	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
45938	ITN 100-001A	3	M W	2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	2025-08-25	Alexandria	P
46557	ITN 100-001M	3	Tu Th	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2025-08-25	Manassas	P
46614	ITN 100-001N	3	M W	8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.	2025-08-25	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.
48269	ITN 100-001W	3	Tu Th	8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
45939	ITN 100-002A	3	W	6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.	2025-08-25	Alexandria	P
67704	ITN 100-002M	3	M W	2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	2025-08-25	Manassas	P
47645	ITN 100-002N	3	Tu Th	9:35 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.
47656	ITN 100-003A	3	Tu	6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
67706	ITN 100-003M	3	M	6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
45952	ITN 100-003N	3	M W	2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	2025-08-25	Annandale	P
67707	ITN 100-40YM	3	W	6:30 p.m.-8:15 p.m.	2025-09-09	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
48067	ITN 100-60YN	3	M W	12:45 p.m.-2:15 p.m.	2025-08-25	Annandale	HY
1st 7 Week 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.
46223	ITN 100-60YW	3	W	6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
In this totally remote format, your class never meets on campus. 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 1st 7 Week
47657	ITN 100-80YA	3	Tu Th	2:20 p.m.-3:35 p.m.	2025-10-22	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
48688	ITN 100-80YN	3	M W	12:45 p.m.-2:00 p.m.	2025-10-22	Annandale	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 2nd 7 Week
48270	ITN 100-80YW	3	M W	9:35 a.m.-10:50 a.m.	2025-10-22	Woodbridge	HY
Hybrid Course 2nd 7 Week 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. Honors Option
48221	ITN 100-81YA	3	Sa	9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2025-10-22	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	HY
Hybrid Course 2nd 7 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. Weekend Course
49943	ITN 100-E05W	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.
48715	ITN 100-E20A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual and NOL	WW
1st 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 August 25.
48716	ITN 100-E50W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-09-09	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 September 9.
49944	ITN 100-E51L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-09-09	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 September 9.
50515	ITN 100-E52N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-09-09	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 September 9.
50627	ITN 100-E60A	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.
50778	ITN 100-E61M	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.

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