Class Calendar
CISC 310 - Introduction to Computer Information Science
Spring 2024 Semester - Online Class (2nd 8 weeks)
Cosumnes River College, Professor Geissler
Assignments are due at 11:55 PM Pacific Time unless otherwise specified.
Monday, March 18, 2024
Watch the Orientation Video
Read the initial Announcements for this class in Canvas at apps.losrios.edu
Configure/verify your email forwarding options for your Los Rios Gmail at apps.losrios.edu
Introduce yourself to your fellow students in Canvas at apps.losrios.edu
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Read the Syllabus
Take the Syllabus Quiz in Canvas at apps.losrios.edu
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Work on Module 01: Digital Content
Take the Module 01 Review Quiz - Digital Content
Post in Online Class Discussion 1 - Search Engine Privacy
Monday, March 25, 2023
Work on Module 02: Digital Devices
Take the Module 02 Review Quiz - Digital Devices
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Work on Module 03: Networks
Take the Module 03 Review Quiz - Networks
Post in Online Class Discussion 2 - Technology Purchasing Strategies
Submit Hands-On Assignment 1 - Computer Specifications and Styles
Start reviewing Modules 01-03 for Exam 1
Tuesday, April 02, 2024
Review Modules 01-03 for Exam 1
Take Exam 1 (Modules 01-03) as a class (via Zoom) - 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Thursday, April 04, 2024
Work on Module 04: The Web
Submit Hands-On Assignment 2 - Network Configuration
Take the Module 04 Review Quiz - The Web
Post in Online Class Discussion 3 - Ethical Dilemmas in Technology
Monday, April 08, 2024
Work on Module 05: Social Media
Take the Module 05 Review Quiz - Social Media
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Work on Module 06: Software
Take the Module 06 Review Quiz - Software
Submit Hands-On Assignment 3 - Creating a Web Page and a Google Site
Post in Online Class Discussion 4 - Personal Information on the Internet
Monday, April 15, 2024
Work on Module 07: Security and Privacy
Take the Module 07 Review Quiz - Digital Security
Post in Online Class Discussion 5 - Cloud Computing
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Review Modules 04-07 for Exam 2
Submit Hands-On Assignment 4 - Ethics in Computing
Post in Online Class Discussion 6 - High-Speed Internet Access
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Review Modules 04-07 for Exam 2
Take Exam 2 (Modules 04-07) as a class (via Zoom) - 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Work on Module 08: The ICT Industry
Take the Module 08 Review Quiz - The ICT Industry
Submit Hands-On Assignment 5 - File Management and Reflection
Submit the Web Search Project - Item Group Selection (Extra Credit)
Post in Online Class Discussion 7 - Future Technologies
Monday, April 29, 2024
Work on Module 09: Information Systems
Take the Module 09 Review Quiz - Information Systems
Post in Online Class Discussion 8 - Data Security
Submit the Web Search Project - Search Results (Extra Credit)
Thursday, May 02, 2024
Work on Module 10: Databases
Take the Module 10 Review Quiz - Databases
Submit Hands-On Assignment 6 - Database Management and Mail Merge
Submit the Hour of Code Assignment
Tuesday, May 07, 2024
Review Modules 08-10 for Exam 3
Take Exam 3 (Modules 08-10) as a class (via Zoom) - 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Friday, May 10, 2024
Review Modules 01-10 for the Comprehensive Final Exam
Take the Comprehensive Final Exam (Modules 01-10) as a class (via Zoom) - 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
If you have questions, contact Prof. Geissler via email to markus.geissler@crc.losrios.edu.
Copyright © 1998-2024 by Professor Markus Geissler, PhD. All rights reserved.
Last updated: February 24, 2024