Computer Organization - CSC 205 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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CSC 205 - Computer Organization
Examines the hierarchical structure of computer architecture. Focuses on multi-level machine organization. Uses assembler programming to complete simple projects. Includes processors, instruction, execution, addressing techniques, data representation and digital logic.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: CSC 221
3 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Spring 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
26052 CSC 205-001L 3
    Th  
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.
OER-no cost textbooks
28351 CSC 205-001W 3
  Tu Th  
4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Woodbridge P
Fifteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
50407 CSC 205-E05M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-01-21 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 21.

Summer 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
31944 CSC 205-50YA 3
 M W   
6:00 p.m.-8:05 p.m.
 2025-05-19 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
1st 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
38891 CSC 205-E20L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-05-19 Virtual and NOL WW
Twelve-week 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 19.

Fall 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
45987 CSC 205-001L 3
    Th  
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
 2025-08-25 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.
65978 CSC 205-001N 3
  Tu Th  
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Annandale P
48337 CSC 205-001W 3
  Tu Th  
4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Woodbridge P
Fifteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
47807 CSC 205-01YM 3
  Tu    
12:45 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
 2025-08-25 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.
47764 CSC 205-8XYA 3
      Sa
9:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
 2025-10-22 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.
2nd 7 Week
48891 CSC 205-9XYA 3
      Sa
9:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
 2025-10-22 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
HyFlex Course
Hybrid Course
2nd 7 Week
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.
64128 CSC 205-E05L 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.
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