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