Northern Virginia Community College: Data Structures and Analysis of Algorithms

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

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

CSC 223 Detailed Outline

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Spring 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
26047	CSC 223-001L	4	M W	12:45 p.m.-2:45 p.m.	2025-01-21	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.
26786	CSC 223-001N	4	M W	10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.	2025-01-21	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
53662	CSC 223-001W	4	Tu Th	11:10 a.m.-1:10 p.m.	2025-01-21	Woodbridge	P
26050	CSC 223-002L	4	Sa	9:35 a.m.-1:30 p.m.	2025-01-21	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. Exams for this class will be given on the Loudoun campus, 21200 Campus Drive, Sterling, VA. Campus attendance will be mandatory on Saturday, March 15th and Saturday, May 10th.
44161	CSC 223-002N	4	Tu Th	10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.	2025-01-21	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
26785	CSC 223-004N	4	M W	2:20 p.m.-4:20 p.m.	2025-01-21	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
41284	CSC 223-01XA	4	M W	10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.	2025-01-21	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
25593	CSC 223-01YM	4	W	11:10 a.m.-1:10 p.m.	2025-01-21	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
43361	CSC 223-02XA	4	M W	10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.	2025-01-21	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
25595	CSC 223-02YM	4	Tu	12:45 p.m.-2:45 p.m.	2025-01-21	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
28359	CSC 223-05YN	4	W	6:30 p.m.-8:30 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
38586	CSC 223-40YM	4	Th	6:00 p.m.-8:15 p.m.	2025-02-04	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
25542	CSC 223-E05A	4		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.
50404	CSC 223-E06N	4		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.
25182	CSC 223-E60L	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-02-18	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 18.
43967	CSC 223-E61W	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-02-18	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 18.

Summer 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
32018	CSC 223-001L	4	Tu Th	6:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.	2025-05-19	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
36191	CSC 223-001N	4	M W	1:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m.	2025-05-19	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
32452	CSC 223-01YM	4	Tu	1:00 p.m.-3:15 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
32206	CSC 223-30YA	4	Tu Th	6:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m.	2025-06-03	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Ten 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
34957	CSC 223-30YM	4	W	6:00 p.m.-8:40 p.m.	2025-06-03	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
32544	CSC 223-E20N	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-05-19	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 19.
32545	CSC 223-E21W	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-05-19	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 19.

Fall 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
48032	CSC 223-001L	4	M W	9:35 a.m.-11:35 a.m.	2025-08-25	Loudoun	P
OER-no cost textbooks This class will be taught with Java. 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.
48336	CSC 223-001W	4	Tu Th	11:10 a.m.-1:05 p.m.	2025-08-25	Woodbridge	P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
48034	CSC 223-002L	4	Sa	9:35 a.m.-1:30 p.m.	2025-08-25	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.
49782	CSC 223-002N	4	Tu Th	9:35 a.m.-11:35 a.m.	2025-08-25	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
49784	CSC 223-003N	4	M W	2:20 p.m.-4:20 p.m.	2025-08-25	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
48904	CSC 223-01XA	4	M W	12:00 p.m.-2:15 p.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
48166	CSC 223-01YM	4	M	12:45 p.m.-2:45 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.
49497	CSC 223-02XA	4	M W	12:00 p.m.-2:15 p.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
48500	CSC 223-040A	4	Th	7:00 p.m.-9:15 p.m.	2025-09-09	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.
49783	CSC 223-04YN	4	Th	6:30 p.m.-8:30 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
49530	CSC 223-40YM	4	W	6:00 p.m.-8:15 p.m.	2025-09-09	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
48332	CSC 223-E05W	4		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.
49380	CSC 223-E06N	4		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.
68572	CSC 223-E07N	4		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.
48259	CSC 223-E60M	4		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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