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Derek Rushing

Residential Faculty - CIS

Computer Information Systems

Computer Information Systems

Office: BP 43A - Room: 38

480-461-7469

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Classes Taught

Fall 2024

CIS215 Foundations of Data Analytics and Programming 3 Credits

Overview of data analytics and programming, concepts, terminology, and how analytics and programming are used professionally in business. Use of office application software, dashboards and Integrated Development Environments (IDEs). Includes exploration of relevant emergent technologies.

A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CIS105 or permission of Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15937

Live Online
Live Online
Lecture/Lab
08/20/2024 – 10/11/2024
Tu
7:10 PM – 9:50 PM

Class Ended

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.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Class 15937 Students may contact instructor at: derek.rushing@mesacc.edu
CIS224 Project Management Microsoft Project for Windows 3 Credits

Introduction to project management concepts while working with MS Project to solve complex project management networks, including creating Gantt and PERT charts, tracking project progress, planning for restrictions, and integrating MS Project with other software packages such as Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and cc Mail. Prerequisites: None.

Course Notes: CIS105 strongly recommended. Requires an additional 50-minute lab per week.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
13387

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
08/19/2024 – 10/11/2024

Class Ended

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 13387 Students may contact instructor at derek.rushing@mesacc.edu

Students must have access to a computer running Microsoft Windows 10 or Windows 11.
CIS260BI Data Visualization: Power Business Intelligence (BI) 3 Credits

This data visualization course covers the graphic representation of data and how to effectively and efficiently communicate it from singular and disparate data sources using Power Business Intelligence (BI). Helps students prepare for the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst certification.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS114DE, and (CIS215 or CIS214DA), and (CIS276DA or CIS276DB), or permission of Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
33610

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024

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.

Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.

Class 33610 Students may contact the Bachelor's Academic Program Director at derek.rushing@mesacc.edu
CIS276DB SQL Server Database 3 Credits

A broad overview of the Microsoft Structured Query Language (SQL) Server database. Includes SQL instruction for data definition, data manipulation, and data retrieval. Develops knowledge and skills required to install SQL Server, model and create new databases, manage users, authentication, and stored procedures, and develop backup/restore strategies.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105, or CIS117DM, or permission of Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
13413

Live Online
Live Online
Lecture/Lab
08/22/2024 – 12/13/2024
Th
7:10 PM – 9:50 PM

Class Started

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.

Students must have access to a computer running Microsoft Windows 10 or Windows 11 and have the capability of running SQL Server 2022 Express.

Class 13413 Students may contact instructor at: derek.rushing@mesacc.edu

Fall Flex Start 2024

CIS103 Introduction to Social Media 3 Credits

Identify and explain social media and Web 2.0 technologies for personal, academic, professional, and business applications. Create and maintain accounts on various sites to socialize, write, and share multimedia, while understanding the related ethics, privacy and security issues. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
13445

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
10/14/2024 – 12/13/2024

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.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Students may contact instructor at: jacqueline.castillo@mesacc.edu or derek.rushing@mesacc.edu
CIS224 Project Management Microsoft Project for Windows 3 Credits

Introduction to project management concepts while working with MS Project to solve complex project management networks, including creating Gantt and PERT charts, tracking project progress, planning for restrictions, and integrating MS Project with other software packages such as Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and cc Mail. Prerequisites: None.

Course Notes: CIS105 strongly recommended. Requires an additional 50-minute lab per week.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
14907

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
10/14/2024 – 12/13/2024

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 14907 Students may contact instructors at: derek.rushing@mesacc.edu
CIS276DB SQL Server Database 3 Credits

A broad overview of the Microsoft Structured Query Language (SQL) Server database. Includes SQL instruction for data definition, data manipulation, and data retrieval. Develops knowledge and skills required to install SQL Server, model and create new databases, manage users, authentication, and stored procedures, and develop backup/restore strategies.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105, or CIS117DM, or permission of Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16149

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
10/14/2024 – 12/13/2024

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 16149 Students may contact instructor at: derek.rushing@mesacc.edu

Students must have access to a computer running Microsoft Windows 10 or Windows 11 and have the capability of running SQL Server 2022 Express.

Spring 2025

CIS224 Project Management Microsoft Project for Windows 3 Credits

Introduction to project management concepts while working with MS Project to solve complex project management networks, including creating Gantt and PERT charts, tracking project progress, planning for restrictions, and integrating MS Project with other software packages such as Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and cc Mail. Prerequisites: None.

Course Notes: Requires an additional 50-minute lab per week. CIS105 strongly recommended.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26217

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
01/13/2025 – 03/07/2025

Closed

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 require access to a device running Microsoft Windows and will need sufficient skill to install Microsoft Project (instructions for students to obtain this software and install it will be provided during the first week of the course). The minimum system requirements for Microsoft Project can be found here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/p/project-professional-2024/cfq7ttc0ph40#requirements

Class 26217 Students may contact instructor at: derek.rushing@mesacc.edu
CIS260BI Data Visualization: Power Business Intelligence (BI) 3 Credits

This data visualization course covers the graphic representation of data and how to effectively and efficiently communicate it from singular and disparate data sources using Power Business Intelligence (BI). Helps students prepare for the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst certification.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS114DE, and (CIS215 or CIS214DA), and (CIS276DA or CIS276DB), or permission of Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
31762

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
01/13/2025 – 03/07/2025

Open

2 of 24
Seats Available

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.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Class 31762 Students may contact the instructor at derek.rushing@mesacc.edu
CIS276DB SQL Server Database 3 Credits

A broad overview of the Microsoft Structured Query Language (SQL) Server database. Includes SQL instruction for data definition, data manipulation, and data retrieval. Develops knowledge and skills required to install SQL Server, model and create new databases, manage users, authentication, and stored procedures, and develop backup/restore strategies.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105, or CIS117DM, or permission of Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27434

Live Online
Live Online
Lecture/Lab
01/16/2025 – 05/09/2025
Th
7:10 PM – 9:50 PM

Open

10 of 24
Seats Available

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.

Class 27434 Students may contact instructor at: derek.rushing@mesacc.edu
CIS317 Data Complexity 3 Credits

Intricacies of enterprise data and how to apply knowledge (background, concepts and experiences from prior courses) and skills (Integrated Development Environment (IDE) tools, and programming languages) on complex integrated and non-integrated disparate datasets, by testing, designing, and creating algorithms that lead to improved decision making.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS214DA, CIS215, CIS256DA, CIS260BI, CIS260TB, CIS262AD, and (CIS276DA or CIS276DB), or permission of Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
31774

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
01/13/2025 – 03/07/2025

Open

15 of 24
Seats Available

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.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Class 31774 Students may contact the instructor at derek.rushing@mesacc.edu

Spring Flex Start 2025

CIS224 Project Management Microsoft Project for Windows 3 Credits

Introduction to project management concepts while working with MS Project to solve complex project management networks, including creating Gantt and PERT charts, tracking project progress, planning for restrictions, and integrating MS Project with other software packages such as Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and cc Mail. Prerequisites: None.

Course Notes: Requires an additional 50-minute lab per week. CIS105 strongly recommended.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27554

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025

Closed

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 require access to a device running Microsoft Windows and will need sufficient skill to install Microsoft Project (instructions for students to obtain this software and install it will be provided during the first week of the course). The minimum system requirements for Microsoft Project can be found here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/p/project-professional-2024/cfq7ttc0ph40#requirements

Class 27554 Students may contact instructor at: derek.rushing@mesacc.edu
CIS276DB SQL Server Database 3 Credits

A broad overview of the Microsoft Structured Query Language (SQL) Server database. Includes SQL instruction for data definition, data manipulation, and data retrieval. Develops knowledge and skills required to install SQL Server, model and create new databases, manage users, authentication, and stored procedures, and develop backup/restore strategies.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105, or CIS117DM, or permission of Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28871

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025

Closed

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 must have access to a computer running Windows 10 or Windows 11.

Students may contact instructor at:derek.rushing@mesacc.edu

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