Burton Borlongan
Residential Faculty - Computer Information Systems
Office: BP 43A - Room: 53
480-461-7463
Office Hours
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | |
Online | Online | |||
| By appointment |
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Office Hours are in my office at BP-53, as well as in Webex.
Thursday Office Hours are in Webex only.
Friday is by appointment only.
Classes Taught
Summer 2024
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | 3 Credits | ||||
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Overview of computer technology, concepts, terminology, and the role of computers in business and society. Discussion of social and ethical issues related to computers. Use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. Includes uses of application software and the Internet for efficient and effective problem solving. Exploration of relevant emerging technologies. Prerequisites: None. |
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Course Notes: CIS105 is a lecture course with computers demonstrations and open lab assignments. CIS105 uses Windows-based computers to cover word processing, presentation, spreadsheet and database management software. Includes overview of computer technology, concepts, terminology, and the role of computers in business and society. Discussion of social and ethical issues related to computers and exploration of relevant emerging technologies. Knowledge or basic features of Windows and ability to type 30 WPM recommended. Students are required to use Microsoft Office 2016, 2019 or 365 software to complete assignments which can be downloaded for free. Students must be using a PC or a MAC to complete this course. Chromebooks are not supported. Internet connectivity is needed. |
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| General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
14730 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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05/28/2024 - 07/18/2024 |
Class Ended |
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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. |
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| CIS131AA | Doing Business on the Internet | 1 Credits | ||||
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Overview of different ways businesses are taking advantage of and using the Internet. Includes how companies are selling items and services over the Internet; techniques used to expand customer contacts; marketing strategies; availability of government and financial information; future potential and disadvantages; using the Internet for customer service; establishing a World Wide Web site. Some previous computer experience preferred. Prerequisites: None. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
14736 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
Open Entry / Open Exit
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05/28/2024 - 06/07/2024 |
Class Ended |
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Notes: Class 14736 Online classes are conducted exclusively via the Internet. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on www.mesacc.edu/elearning/get-started for additional information. Students may contact instructor at: jeanne.cridebring@mesacc.edu |
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| CIS133AA | Internet/Web Development Level I-A | 1 Credits | ||||
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Overview of the Internet and its resources. Hands-on experience with various Internet communication tools. Prerequisites: None. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
14737 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
Open Entry / Open Exit
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05/28/2024 - 06/07/2024 |
Class Ended |
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Notes: Class 14737 Online classes are conducted exclusively via the Internet. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on www.mesacc.edu/elearning/get-started for additional information. Students may contact instructor at: jeanne.cridebring@mesacc.edu |
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Fall 2024
| CIS107 | The Electronic Game Industry | 3 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to the electronic game industry, including history, market, distribution and publishing channels, business models, team roles, and career landscape. Technical topics covered include software engineering, artificial intelligence, game physics, computer graphics, and networking. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
13359 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
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08/20/2024 - 10/11/2024 |
TuTh |
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM |
Open 8 of 20 |
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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. |
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Fall Flex Start 2024
| CIS120DC | Introduction to Adobe Animate | 3 Credits | ||||
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Focuses on entry-level skill expectations for digital animation using Adobe Animate. Covers basic animation techniques used in the creation, manipulation, and editing of animation graphics. Prepares students for the Adobe certifications related to Adobe Animate. Prerequisites: None. |
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Course Notes: Students in this class will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username, for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
13372 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
Open 14 of 20 |
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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. |
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| CIS130DA | 3D Studio Max: Modeling | 3 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to 3D modeling using 3D Studio Max. Emphasis will be placed on polygonal, solid, and surface modeling tools. Students will also understand concepts such as modifiers, sub-object editing, extruding, Booleans, lofting, lathing and compound object modeling. Introduction to basic lighting, texturing and rendering techniques. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
14590 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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10/15/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
TuTh |
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM |
Open 9 of 20 |
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Notes: Class 14590 Students may contact instructor at: burton.borlongan@mesacc.edu |
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| CIS151 | Computer Game Development -Level I | 3 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to object-oriented game development, game design, and game theory. Use of computer software to demonstrate and teach concepts using an appropriate game development platform to model real-time simulations and create computer games using object oriented tools. Introduction to developing PC games, educational software, and training software using windows based object oriented developments tools. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
14764 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
Closed |
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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. |
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| CIS251 | Computer Game Development - Level II | 3 Credits | ||||
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Advanced object-oriented game development, advanced game design, and advanced game theory. Use of game development software tools to demonstrate advanced concepts for modeling real-time simulations and creating computer games using object oriented development tools. In depth coverage of game programming (scripting) techniques, and decision logic using object oriented techniques. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS151, or permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
34496 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
Open 12 of 20 |
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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. |
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