Michael Biesiada

Residential Faculty - Computer Information Systems

Computer Information Systems

Classes Taught

Fall 2024

CIS315 Data Protection 3 Credits

Overview of data protection concepts and terminology, and the roles of individuals and businesses with respect to the safeguarding of data and the mitigation of data corruption, data compromise and data loss. Use of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software. Will demonstrate and use data protection frameworks, models and relevant tools.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS156, CIS162AD, CIS215, and (CIS276DA or CIS276DB), or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
33616

Online Course

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

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 33616: Students may contact the Academic Program Director at derek.rushing@mesacc.edu

Fall Flex Start 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
15939
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024
Tu
7:10 PM - 9:15 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.

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

Class 15939 This class has optional live-online sessions that meet on Tuesdays, 7:10pm - 9:15pm. A headset with built-in microphone is required.

CIS315 Data Protection 3 Credits

Overview of data protection concepts and terminology, and the roles of individuals and businesses with respect to the safeguarding of data and the mitigation of data corruption, data compromise and data loss. Use of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software. Will demonstrate and use data protection frameworks, models and relevant tools.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS156, CIS162AD, CIS215, and (CIS276DA or CIS276DB), or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
33617

Online Course

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

Open

16 of 22
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.

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 33617: Students may contact the Academic Program Director at derek.rushing@mesacc.edu

CIS316 Descriptive Analytics 3 Credits

Study of descriptive analytics and how to apply statistical tools and methods on historical and current datasets and multi-domain cases. Interpret current data, identify changes, trends and commonalities in data, and how to ascertain differences in performance over time while preparing data for advanced analysis.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS114DE, CIS215, CIS256DA, and (CIS276DA or CIS276DB), or permission of Instructor. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CIS214DA or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
33645

Online Course

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

Open

8 of 22
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.

Class 33645: Students may contact contact the instructor at michael.biesiada@mesacc.edu

33646

Online Course

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

Open

22 of 22
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.

Class 33646: Students may contact instructor at: michael.biesiada@mesacc.edu

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