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Shane M Sexton

Faculty - OYO

Computer Information Systems

Computer Information Systems

Office: BA 40 - Room: 21

shane.sexton@mesacc.edu

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Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM		3:00 PM - 5:00 PM		3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Online		Online		Online
By appointment		By appointment		By appointment

Appointments outside my usual hours can be arranged (please contact me).

Classes Taught

Fall 2024

CIS111	Ethics in Information Technology					3 Credits
Ethical issues that arise as a result of increasing use of computers, and the responsibilities of those who work with computers, either as computer science professionals or end users. Critical inquiry and review of ethical challenges in information technology business, including professional and corporate responsibility, government regulation, fiduciary responsibilities of information, infringement of intellectual property, security risk assessment, Internet crime, identity theft, employee surveillance, privacy, compliance, social networking, and the ethics of IT corporations. Prerequisites: None.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
16010	Dobson Campus BA 14	Hybrid Lecture	08/20/2024 – 10/10/2024	TuTh	5:45 PM – 8:15 PM	Class Ended
	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 may contact instructor at: shane.sexton@mesacc.edu
	Book Information Ethics in Information Technology Required Formats: Textbook, eBook 6th Edition Author: Reynolds Publisher: Cengage Learning ISBN: 9781337405874, 9798214343426 Estimated Price (varies): $88.99 to $136.25 MindTap MIS, 2 terms (12 months) Instant Access fo Required Format: eBook Alternate Title: MindTap MIS, 1 term (6 months) Instant Access for 6th Edition Author: Reynolds George Publisher: Cengage Learning ISBN: 9781337405904, 9781337405942 Estimated Price (varies): $152.00 to $184.00 Get these books at the bookstore

CNT150AB	Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials					4 Credits
Focus on configuring switches and routers for use in small and medium size networks. Including Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), VLAN trunking, Inter-VLAN routing, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), EtherChannel, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), First Hop Redundancy, Local area Network (LAN) and Switch security, and Static routing. Knowledge and skills needed to implement a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is also covered. Preparation for Cisco certification examination. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CNT140AB or permission of Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
15090	Dobson Campus BA 1E	Hybrid Lecture/Lab	08/19/2024 – 10/09/2024	MoWe	1:30 PM – 5:00 PM	Class Ended
15090	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. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. This course will be taught with multiple attendance options. Contact your instructor for more 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). Students may contact instructor at: shane.sexton@mesacc.edu

CNT205	Cisco Certified Network Associate Security					4 Credits
Associate-level knowledge and skills required to secure Cisco networks. Development of a security infrastructure, identification of threats and vulnerabilities to networks. Mitigation of security threats. Core security technologies. Installation, troubleshooting and monitoring of network devices to maintain integrity, confidentiality and availability of data and devices. Competency in the technologies that Cisco uses in its security structure. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CNT160AB, or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification, or permission of Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
14511	Live Online	Live Online Lecture/Lab	08/19/2024 – 10/09/2024	MoWe	6:00 PM – 9:30 PM	Class Ended
14511	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. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. Students may contact instructor at: shane.sexton@mesacc.edu

Fall Flex Start 2024

CIS270	Essentials of Network and Information Security					3 Credits
Threats to security of information systems; responsibilities and basic tools for information security, including communication security, infrastructure security, organizational security and basic cryptography. Introduction to the language of network security and hardware, software and firmware components of an information security system for local, metropolitan, enterprise, and wide area networks. Helps prepare participants for the Comptia Security+ exam and the GIAC Security Essentials Certificate (GSEC). Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BPC270 or CIS190 or CNT140AB or MST150++ or permission of Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
13373	Dobson Campus BA 9W	Hybrid Lecture/Lab	10/15/2024 – 12/13/2024	TuTh	6:00 PM – 9:30 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. Students may contact instructor at: shane.sexton@mesacc.edu
	Book Information

Spring 2025

CIS111	Ethics in Information Technology					3 Credits
Ethical issues that arise as a result of increasing use of computers, and the responsibilities of those who work with computers, either as computer science professionals or end users. Critical inquiry and review of ethical challenges in information technology business, including professional and corporate responsibility, government regulation, fiduciary responsibilities of information, infringement of intellectual property, security risk assessment, Internet crime, identity theft, employee surveillance, privacy, compliance, social networking, and the ethics of IT corporations. Prerequisites: None.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
27883	Live Online	Live Online Lecture	01/15/2025 – 03/05/2025	We	6:00 PM – 9:15 PM	Open 14 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 27883 Students may contact instructor at: shane.sexton@mesacc.edu
	Book Information

CNT140AB	Introduction to Networks					4 Credits
Focus on the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. Principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced. Students will build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes. Preparation for Cisco certification examination. Prerequisites: None.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
27881	Dobson Campus BA 2E	Hybrid Lecture/Lab	01/13/2025 – 03/05/2025	MoWe	1:30 PM – 5:00 PM	Open 15 of 24 Seats Available
27881	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. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. Class 27881 Students may contact instructor at: nicholas.d'ambrosio@mesacc.edu

CNT150AB	Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials					4 Credits
Focus on configuring switches and routers for use in small and medium size networks. Including Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), VLAN trunking, Inter-VLAN routing, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), EtherChannel, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), First Hop Redundancy, Local area Network (LAN) and Switch security, and Static routing. Knowledge and skills needed to implement a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is also covered. Preparation for Cisco certification examination. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CNT140AB or permission of Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
28777	Live Online	Live Online Lecture/Lab	01/14/2025 – 03/06/2025	TuTh	1:30 PM – 5:30 PM	Open 18 of 24 Seats Available
28777	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. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. Students may contact instructor at: shane.sexton@mesacc.edu

Spring Flex Start 2025

CIS270	Essentials of Network and Information Security					3 Credits
Threats to security of information systems; responsibilities and basic tools for information security, including communication security, infrastructure security, organizational security and basic cryptography. Introduction to the language of network security and hardware, software and firmware components of an information security system for local, metropolitan, enterprise, and wide area networks. Helps prepare participants for the Comptia Security+ exam and the GIAC Security Essentials Certificate (GSEC). Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BPC270 or CIS190 or CNT140AB or MST150++ or permission of Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
28851	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture/Lab	03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025			Open 20 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. Class Meets for Second Eight (8) Weeks Class 28851 Students may contact instructor at: timothy.campbell@mesacc.edu
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