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Dennis Kibbe
Residential Faculty - Computer Informations Systems
Office: BP 43A - Room: BP033
480-461-7246
480-228-8112 (mobile)
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Profile
As a nationally recognized Red Hat Academy instructor I have been teaching the Linux operating system since 2008. In 2009 I was a contributing author to The Command Line for GNU Press and have served as a subject matter expert for other publishers. Two of my courses have received Mesa Community College's Gold Star certification for instructional excellence. The CIS126RH, CIS238RH and CIS240RH courses I teach use the official Red Hat Academy curriculum which will help prepare you to pass the Red Hat RHCSA and RHCE exams. As a Red Hat Academy MCC students receive a discount on the Red Hat certification exams. In addition to teaching the Red Hat curriculum I am a certified Amazon Web Services instructor and teach two cloud computing courses aligned with AWS certifications. Most of my classes can be attended online so it is not necessary to come to the campus.
Classes Taught
Summer 2020
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | 3 Credits | ||||
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| Overview of computer technology, concepts, terminology, and the role of computers in business and society. Discussion of social and ethical issues related to computers. Use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. Includes uses of application software and the Internet for efficient and effective problem solving. Exploration of relevant emerging technologies.
Prerequisites: None. CIS105 is a lecture course with computers demonstrations and open lab assignments. CIS105 uses Windows-based computers to cover word processing, presentation, spreadsheet and database management software. Includes overview of computer technology, concepts, terminology, and the role of computers in business and society. Discussion of social and ethical issues related to computers and exploration of relevant emerging technologies. Knowledge or basic features of Windows and ability to type 30 WPM recommended. Students are required to use Microsoft Office 2016, 2019 or 365 software to complete assignments which can be downloaded for free. Students must be using a PC or a MAC to complete this course. Chromebooks are not supported. Internet connectivity is needed. |
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| General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
17438 |
Dobson Campus LIVE ONLINE |
Lecture/Lab |
05/26/2020 - 07/16/2020 |
TuTh |
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
Class Ended |
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Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required.
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. Additional Notes: CIS105 is a lecture course with computers demonstrations and open lab assignments. CIS105 uses Windows-based computers to cover word processing, presentation, spreadsheet and database management software. Includes overview of computer technology, concepts, terminology, and the role of computers in business and society. Discussion of social and ethical issues related to computers and exploration of relevant emerging technologies. Knowledge or basic features of Windows and ability to type 30 WPM recommended. Students are required to use Microsoft Office 2016, 2019 or 365 software to complete assignments which can be downloaded for free. Students must be using a PC or a MAC to complete this course. Chromebooks are not supported. Internet connectivity is needed. |
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Fall 2020
| CIS126RH | Red Hat System Administration I | 3 Credits | ||||
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| Introduction to core administration skills needed to manage a Red Hat Enterprise Linux system. This Red Hat Academy course helps prepare for the Red Hat certification exams using a hands-on, task-focused curriculum. Prerequisites: None. | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
35905 |
Dobson Campus LIVE ONLINE |
Lecture/Lab |
08/25/2020 - 10/13/2020 |
Tu |
6:00 PM - 9:15 PM |
Closed |
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Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required.
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. |
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| CIS240RH | Red Hat System Administration III | 3 Credits | ||||
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| Provides solid understanding of how to automate services on a Linux system. Covers use of Ansible to automate provisioning, configuration, application deployment, and orchestration on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8. Content aligns with the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE - EX294) exam, a professional certification. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS238RH or permission of Instructor. | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
39158 |
Dobson Campus LIVE ONLINE |
Lecture/Lab |
08/24/2020 - 10/14/2020 |
MoWe |
6:00 PM - 9:15 PM |
Open 14 of 24 |
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Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required.
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. |
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| CLD110 | Amazon Web Services Academy Cloud Foundations | 2 Credits | ||||
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| Provides a detailed overview of cloud concepts, Amazon Web Services (AWS) core services, security, architecture, pricing, and support. Intended for students who seek an overall understanding of cloud computing concepts, independent of specific technical roles. Helps to prepare students for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam. Prerequisites: None. CIS105 suggested but not required. | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
39423 |
Dobson Campus LIVE ONLINE |
Lecture/Lab |
08/27/2020 - 10/15/2020 |
Th |
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
Open 1 of 25 |
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Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required.
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. |
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Fall Flex Start 2020
| CIS126RH | Red Hat System Administration I | 3 Credits | ||||
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| Introduction to core administration skills needed to manage a Red Hat Enterprise Linux system. This Red Hat Academy course helps prepare for the Red Hat certification exams using a hands-on, task-focused curriculum. Prerequisites: None. | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
35904 |
Dobson Campus LIVE ONLINE |
Lecture/Lab |
10/21/2020 - 12/18/2020 |
We |
6:00 PM - 9:15 PM |
Closed |
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Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required.
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. |
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| CIS238RH | Red Hat System Administration II | 3 Credits | ||||
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| Continue to develop core administration skills needed to manage a Red Hat Enterprise Linux system. This Red Hat Academy course helps to prepare students for the Red Hat certification exams using a hands-on, task-focused curriculum. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS126RH, or permission of Instructor. | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
35925 |
Dobson Campus LIVE ONLINE |
Lecture/Lab |
10/20/2020 - 12/18/2020 |
TuTh |
6:00 PM - 9:15 PM |
Open 16 of 24 |
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Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required.
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. |
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| CLD120 | Amazon Web Services Cloud Architecting | 3 Credits | ||||
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| Fundamentals of building IT infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Focus on how to optimize use of the AWS Cloud by understanding AWS services and best practices for the AWS Cloud and how they fit into cloud-based solutions. Covers design patterns for architecting optimal IT solutions on AWS, as well as strategies and services implemented on AWS. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CLD110 or permission of Instructor. | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
39855 |
Dobson Campus LIVE ONLINE |
Lecture/Lab |
10/19/2020 - 12/18/2020 |
Mo |
6:00 PM - 9:15 PM |
Open 15 of 25 |
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Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required.
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. |
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Degrees & Awards
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M.I.T. Sloan School of Management Blockchain Technology Certificate of Completion
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AWS Certified Instructor
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Red Hat Academy New Instructor of the Year
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Outstanding Faculty, Business Department
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MCC Gold Star Certification CIS126DL and CIS238DL
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CompTIA Linux+ Certificate
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CompTIA Security+ Certificate
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Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1 Certificate
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Novell Certified Linux Administrator Certification
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Cisco CNT140AA Certificate of Completion
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VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage Certification of Completion
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VMware Certified Associate Certificate
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Microsoft Technology Associate: Networking Fundamentals Certificate
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Microsoft Technology Associate: Security Fundamentals Certificate
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Microsoft Technology Associate: Windows Operating System Fundamentals
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CompTIA A+ Certificate (JK0-701 & JK0-702)
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