Phillip Waclawski

Residential Faculty - Python, MySQL, NoSQL, Linux, PHP,Javascript, HTML/CSS, Game Development

Computer Information Systems

Computer Information Systems

Office: BP 43A - Room: 10

480-461-7468

[email protected]

Office Hours

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Online	Online	Online	Online
By appointment	By appointment	By appointment	By appointment	By appointment

My up to date lab and office hours can be found at

http://www.felitaur.com/schedule.html

Classes Taught

Fall 2026

CIS156	Python Programming: Level I					3 Credits
Introduction to Python programming. Includes general concepts, program design, development, data types, operators, expressions, flow control, functions, classes, input and output operations, debugging, structured programming, and object-oriented programming. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
16286	Dobson Campus BA 8W	Hybrid In-Person Lecture/Lab	08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026	Tu	5:20 PM – 7:00 PM	Class Started
16286	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. Students must attend either in-person at the location specified for this course section OR they must attend the live-online option at the scheduled class day and time (instructions on how to join the live-online session will be communicated by your instructor prior to the first class meeting). This course will be taught with multiple attendance options. Contact your instructor for more information. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

CIS256	Python Programming Level II					3 Credits
Advanced Python object-oriented programming concepts and applications. Emphasis on code documenting, versioning, unit testing strategies, and security practices for Python project/package development. Includes Python applications for data analysis, networking, database manipulation, and web application development. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS156 or permission of Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
16710	Dobson Campus BA 8W	Hybrid In-Person Lecture/Lab	08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026	Mo	7:10 PM – 9:15 PM	Closed
16710	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. Students must attend either in-person at the location specified for this course section OR they must attend the live-online option at the scheduled class day and time (instructions on how to join the live-online session will be communicated by your instructor prior to the first class meeting). This course will be taught with multiple attendance options. Contact your instructor for more information. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

CIS276DA	MySQL Database					3 Credits
A broad overview of the MySQL database. Includes Structured Query Language (SQL) instruction for data definition, data manipulation, and data retrieval. Develops knowledge and skills required to install MySQL, 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
15204	Dobson Campus BA 8W	In-Person Lecture/Lab	08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026	MoWe	5:20 PM – 7:00 PM	Class Started
15204	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. This course will be taught with multiple attendance options. Contact your instructor for more information. Class 15204 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. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
17462	Live Online	Live Online Lecture/Lab	08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026	Tu	7:10 PM – 9:15 PM	Class Started
17462	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.

CIS276DC	NoSQL					3 Credits
A broad overview of Not Only SQL (NoSQL) databases. Contrast NoSQL databases to the Structured Query Language (SQL) databases. Includes NoSQL instruction for data definition, data manipulation, and data retrieval. Develops knowledge and skills required to install NoSQL Servers, model and create NoSQL databases, manage users, authentication, and stored procedures equivalents, and develop backup/restore strategies. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS215 and (CIS276DA or CIS276DB), or permission of Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
17454	Dobson Campus BA 8W	Hybrid In-Person Lecture/Lab	08/26/2026 – 12/18/2026	We	7:10 PM – 9:15 PM	Class Started
17454	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. Students must attend either in-person at the location specified for this course section OR they must attend the live-online option at the scheduled class day and time (instructions on how to join the live-online session will be communicated by your instructor prior to the first class meeting). This class will provide free server access, including temporary accounts with AWS Academy. All software used will be free/open source. Students need a computer that allows them to install software and has full internet access. 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 17454 If you cannot attend in person, there is an option to attend via live online/zoom. Regardless of the mode, attendance is required. Students will receive free server access, including temporary accounts with AWS Academy. All software used will be free/open source. Students need a computer that allows them to install software and has full internet access.
17776	Dobson Campus BA 8W	Hybrid In-Person Lecture/Lab	08/27/2026 – 12/18/2026	Th	5:20 PM – 7:00 PM	Closed
17776	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. Students must attend either in-person at the location specified for this course section OR they must attend the live-online option at the scheduled class day and time (instructions on how to join the live-online session will be communicated by your instructor prior to the first class meeting). This class will provide free server access, including temporary accounts with AWS Academy. All software used will be free/open source. Students need a computer that allows them to install software and has full internet access 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. If you cannot attend in person, there is an option to attend via live online/zoom. Regardless of the mode, attendance is required. Students will receive free server access, including temporary accounts with AWS Academy. All software used will be free/open source. Students need a computer that allows them to install software and has full internet access.

Spring 2027

CIS156	Python Programming: Level I					3 Credits
Introduction to Python programming. Includes general concepts, program design, development, data types, operators, expressions, flow control, functions, classes, input and output operations, debugging, structured programming, and object-oriented programming. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
11092	Dobson Campus BA 8W	Hybrid In-Person Lecture/Lab	01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027	Tu	5:20 PM – 7:00 PM	Open 11 of 20 Seats Available
11092	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 11092 This class has required attendance either in-person or via Zoom, and is 50% hybrid. Contact your instructor for more information.

CIS256	Python Programming Level II					3 Credits
Advanced Python object-oriented programming concepts and applications. Emphasis on code documenting, versioning, unit testing strategies, and security practices for Python project/package development. Includes Python applications for data analysis, networking, database manipulation, and web application development. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS156 or permission of Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
11849	Dobson Campus BA 8W	Hybrid In-Person Lecture/Lab	01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027	Tu	7:10 PM – 9:15 PM	Open 14 of 20 Seats Available
11849	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 11849 This class has required attendance either in-person or via Zoom, and is 50% hybrid. Contact your instructor for more information.

CIS276DA	MySQL Database					3 Credits
A broad overview of the MySQL database. Includes Structured Query Language (SQL) instruction for data definition, data manipulation, and data retrieval. Develops knowledge and skills required to install MySQL, 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
10146	Dobson Campus BA 8W	Hybrid In-Person Lecture/Lab	01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027	We	5:20 PM – 7:00 PM	Open 17 of 20 Seats Available
10146	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. This class will provide free server access, including temporary accounts with AWS Academy. All software used will be free/open source. You will need a computer that allows you to install software and has full internet access. Class 10146 This class has required attendance either in-person or via Zoom.Contact your instructor for more information.
12011		Online (On Your Time) Lecture/Lab	01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027			Open 13 of 24 Seats Available
12011	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. This class will provide free server access, including temporary accounts with AWS Academy. All software used will be free/open source. You will need a computer that allows you to install software and has full internet access. Contact your instructor for more information.

CIS276DC	NoSQL					3 Credits
A broad overview of Not Only SQL (NoSQL) databases. Contrast NoSQL databases to the Structured Query Language (SQL) databases. Includes NoSQL instruction for data definition, data manipulation, and data retrieval. Develops knowledge and skills required to install NoSQL Servers, model and create NoSQL databases, manage users, authentication, and stored procedures equivalents, and develop backup/restore strategies. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS215 and (CIS276DA or CIS276DB), or permission of Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
12434		Online (On Your Time) Lecture/Lab	01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027			Closed
12434	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.

Spring Flex Start 2027

CIS276DC	NoSQL					3 Credits
A broad overview of Not Only SQL (NoSQL) databases. Contrast NoSQL databases to the Structured Query Language (SQL) databases. Includes NoSQL instruction for data definition, data manipulation, and data retrieval. Develops knowledge and skills required to install NoSQL Servers, model and create NoSQL databases, manage users, authentication, and stored procedures equivalents, and develop backup/restore strategies. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS215 and (CIS276DA or CIS276DB), or permission of Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
12126	Dobson Campus BA 8W	Hybrid In-Person Lecture/Lab	01/25/2027 – 05/14/2027	Mo	7:10 PM – 9:15 PM	Open 11 of 20 Seats Available
12126	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 12126 This class has required attendance either in-person or via Zoom, and is 50% hybrid. Contact your instructor for more information.

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