Burton Borlongan

Residential Faculty - Computer Information Systems

Computer Information Systems

Office: BP 43A - Room: 53

480-461-7463

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM10:00 AM - 11:00 AM12:30 PM - 1:30 PM3:00 PM - 4:00 PM3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM  4:00 PM - 5:15 PM 
 

Online

  

Online

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday office hours are in my office at BP-53, as well as in Webex. Tuesday and Friday Office Hours are in Webex only. * Webex link: https://maricopa.webex.com/meet/bborlongan. * Lab Hours are Monday 2:45-4:00pm and Thursday 4:00-5:15pm, in the BA building Multi-Use lab. * Office hours by appointment are also available.

 

 

Classes Taught

Spring 2025

CIS107 The Electronic Game Industry 3 Credits

Introduction to the electronic game industry, including history, market, distribution and publishing channels, business models, team roles, and career landscape. Technical topics covered include software engineering, artificial intelligence, game physics, computer graphics, and networking.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27117
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM

Class Started

CIS133DA Internet/Web Development Level I 3 Credits

Overview of the Internet/World Wide Web (WWW) and its resources. Hands-on experience with various Internet/WWW resource discovery, information retrieval, and social media tools. Design and Development of multi-page websites using current Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) standards. Prerequisites: None.

Course Notes: Covers email, the Web, and an introduction to HTML/Web publishing. Requires an additional 50-minute lab per week. CIS105 strongly recommended prerequisite.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26276

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Class Started

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

CIS151 Computer Game Development -Level I 3 Credits

Introduction to object-oriented game development, game design, and game theory. Use of computer software to demonstrate and teach concepts using an appropriate game development platform to model real-time simulations and create computer games using object oriented tools. Introduction to developing PC games, educational software, and training software using windows based object oriented developments tools.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26245
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
01/16/2025 – 05/09/2025
Th
5:20 PM – 7:00 PM

Class Started

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 26245 If you can not attend in person, there is an option to attend via live online/zoom. Regardless of what you choose, attendance is required.

Class 26245 Students may contact [email protected] for more information.

27909

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Class Started

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

CIS298AB Special Projects 2 Credits

Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development.

Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28163
Dobson Campus

SD Instructor Office

Independent Study
Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Class Started

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 28163 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

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