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| Course & Section | Introduction to Computer Applications, CISC 1050, NETB |
|---|---|
| Semester | Fall 2024 |
| Class Meeting Location | - This is an online asynchronous class: no regular lecture meetings scheduled. - |
| Class Meeting Time | - This is an online asynchronous class: no regular lecture meetings scheduled. - |
| In-Person Exam Location | New Ingersoll Hall (= Ingersoll Extension, IA), Room 130 (Floor 1) |
| Midterm Exam Date | Sunday, October 27 (10/27), 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM |
| Final Exam Date | Sunday, December 15 (12/15), 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Instructor | Miriam Briskman |
| briskman@sci.brooklyn.cuny.edu | |
| Response Time | Within 24 – 48 hours, between 12 PM to 9:30 PM |
| Office hours | Wednesdays, 07:30 PM – 09:30 PM, online through Blackboard. Alternatively, please email me to schedule an appointment. |
Introduction to the use of the computer in the home and office. Computer literacy. Word processing, database systems, and spreadsheets. Examination and evaluation of computer peripherals and software for personal computers.
Taken from Brooklyn College's CISC 1050 Course Info Webpage.
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https://libguides.brooklyn.cuny.edu/cisc1050-briskmanBooks/Readings
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wm-computerapplicationsmgrs-2/
https://www.sci.brooklyn.cuny.edu/~briskman/cisc/1050/NETB/F24_CISC1050_NETB_Syllabus.pdf https://www.sci.brooklyn.cuny.edu/~briskman/cisc/1050/NETB/F24_CISC1050_NETB_Abridged_Syllabus.pdfTo access some items you need to use your CUNYFirst login and others you will need to enter a password given to you by your professor.
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