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Trevor Smith

Residential Faculty - Information Studies

Library

Library

Office: LB 11 - Room: LB207

480-461-7631

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM2:00 PM - 4:00 PM11:00 AM - 12:00 PM  

Also available any time by appointment.

Classes Taught

Spring Flex Start 2024

IFS213 Hacking and Open Source Culture 3 Credits

Focus on the multi-dimensions of hacking and open source culture, including rule-breaking, innovation, and creative use of programming/technology. Social, economic, cultural, and political implications of hacking and technology, in historical and contemporary contexts will be addressed. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
32937

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/30/2024 - 05/10/2024

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.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

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

Class 32937 Students may contact the instructors at kandice.mickelsen@mesacc.edu or trevor.smith@mesacc.edu

Fall Flex Start 2024

IFS213 Hacking and Open Source Culture 3 Credits

Focus on the multi-dimensions of hacking and open source culture, including rule-breaking, innovation, and creative use of programming/technology. Social, economic, cultural, and political implications of hacking and technology, in historical and contemporary contexts will be addressed. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15756

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024

Open

23 of 25
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.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Class 15756 Simple coding using an open-source general purpose programming language is a learning component of this course; no prior experience required.

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