Class Calendar
CISC 310 - Introduction to Computer Information Science
Fall 2024 Semester - Monday/Wednesday Class (16 weeks) - 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM via Zoom
Cosumnes River College, Professor Geissler
Assignments are due at 10:50 AM Pacific Time unless otherwise specified.
Monday, August 26, 2024
Join the virtual class meeting promptly at 11:00 AM via Zoom. Look for the Zoom link in Canvas at apps.losrios.edu.
Keep in mind that, if you have not used Zoom in a while, it may take a few minutes to update to the most recent version.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Start work on Module 01: Digital Content
Read the initial Announcements for this class in Canvas at apps.losrios.edu.
Read the Syllabus
Submit the Syllabus Quiz in Canvas at apps.losrios.edu.
Monday, September 02, 2024
Labor Day. No class meeting today. Enjoy your day off!
Wednesday, September 04, 2024
Complete work on Module 01: Digital Content
Submit the Module 01 Review Quiz - Digital Content
Monday, September 09, 2024
Review Module 01: Digital Content
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Complete work on Module 02: Digital Devices
Submit the Module 02 Review Quiz - Digital Devices
Monday, September 16, 2024
Review Module 02: Digital Devices
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Complete work on Module 03: Networks
Submit the Module 03 Review Quiz - Networks
Monday, September 23, 2024
Review Module 03: Networks
Submit Hands-On Assignment 1 - Computer Specifications and Styles
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Review Module 03: Networks
Start reviewing Modules 01-03 for Exam 1
Monday, September 30, 2024
Finish reviewing for Exam 1
Exam 1 (Modules 01-03) during class
Wednesday, October 02, 2024
Complete work on Module 04: The Web
Submit the Module 04 Review Quiz - The Web
Monday, October 07, 2024
Review Module 04: The Web
Submit Hands-On Assignment 2 - Network Configuration
Wednesday, October 09, 2024
Review Module 04: The Web
Monday, October 14, 2024
Complete work on Module 05: Social Media
Submit the Module 05 Review Quiz - Social Media
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Review Module 05: Social Media
Monday, October 21, 2024
Complete work on Module 06: Software
Submit the Module 06 Review Quiz - Software
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Review Module 06: Software
Submit Hands-On Assignment 3 - Creating a Web Page and a Google Site
Monday, October 28, 2024
Complete work on Module 07: Digital Security
Submit the Module 07 Review Quiz - Digital Security
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Review Module 07: Digital Security
Submit Hands-On Assignment 4 - Ethics in Computing
Monday, November 04, 2024
Review Module 07: Digital Security
Start reviewing Modules 04-07 for Exam 2
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Finish reviewing for Exam 2
Exam 2 (Modules 04-07) during class
Monday, November 11, 2024
Veteran's Day. Our class will not meet. Thank a Veteran for their service!
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Complete work on Module 08: The ICT Industry
Submit the Module 08 Review Quiz - The ICT Industry
Monday, November 18, 2024
Review Module 08: The ICT Industry
Submit the Web Search Project - Item Group Selection (Extra Credit)
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Complete work on Module 09: Information Systems
Submit the Module 09 Review Quiz - Information Systems
Monday, November 25, 2024
Review Module 09: Information Systems
Submit Hands-On Assignment 5 - File Management and Reflection
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Review Module 09: Information Systems
Submit the Web Search Project - Search Results (Extra Credit)
Monday, December 02, 2024
Complete work on Module 10: Databases
Submit the Module 10 Review Quiz - Databases
Wednesday, December 04, 2024
Review Module 10: Databases
Submit Hands-On Assignment 6 - Database Management and Mail Merge
Monday, December 09, 2024
Review Module 10: Databases
Start reviewing Modules 08-10 for Exam 3
Submit the Hour of Code Assignment
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Finish reviewing for Exam 3
Exam 3 (Modules 08-10) during class
Monday, December 16, 2024
Start reviewing Modules 01-10 for the Comprehensive Final Exam, if necessary
No class meeting today.
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Finish reviewing for the Comprehensive Final Exam, if necessary
Comprehensive Final Exam (Modules 01-10) - 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
If you have questions, visit Prof. Geissler during office hours, or send him a Canvas Message or an email to markus.geissler@crc.losrios.edu .
Copyright © 1998-2024 by Professor Markus Geissler, PhD. All rights reserved.
Last updated: May 21, 2024