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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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM | |||
Online | Online |
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday office hours are in my office at BP-53, as well as in Webex. Monday and Friday Office Hours are in Webex only. Office hours by appointment are also available.
Webex link: https://maricopa.webex.com/meet/bborlongan
Lab Hours are Tuesday 1-2pm and Thursday 4:15-5:15pm, in the BA building Multi-Use lab.
Classes Taught
Fall 2024
CIS298AB | Special Projects | 2 Credits | ||||
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Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. |
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Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
16354 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
Class Started |
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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. |
Fall Flex Start 2024
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 |
Class Started |
Notes: Class 14590 Students may contact instructor at: burton.borlongan@mesacc.edu |
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Book Information |
CIS133DA | Internet/Web Development Level I | 3 Credits | ||||
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Overview of the Internet/World Wide Web (WWW) and its resources. Hands-on experience with various Internet/WWW resource discovery, information retrieval, and social media tools. Design and Development of multi-page websites using current Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) standards. Prerequisites: None. |
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Course Notes: CIS133DA covers email, the Web and an introduction to HTML/Web publishing. Requires an additional 50-minute lab per week. CIS105 strongly recommended prerequisite. |
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Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
13407 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
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09/04/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
We |
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM |
Class Started |
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. |
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Book Information |
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 |
13331 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
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09/05/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
Th |
5:20 PM – 7:00 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. |
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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. |
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 |
Class Started |
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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. |
Spring 2025
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 |
27117 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
MoWe |
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM |
Open 16 of 24 |
CIS130DB | 3D Studio Max: Animation | 3 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to three-dimensional animation tools and principles, with an emphasis on character construction and animation. 3D Studio Max will be the primary application for use in this class. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105. |
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Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28894 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
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01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Tu |
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM |
Open 19 of 20 |
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. |
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 |
26245 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
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01/16/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Th |
5:20 PM – 7:00 PM |
Open 14 of 20 |
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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27909 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Open 10 of 24 |
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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. |
CIS230DB | 3D Studio Max: Lighting and Rendering | 3 Credits | ||||
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Emphasis on lighting and rendering for three-dimensional environments. Techniques for illuminating scenes and characters will be explored. Prepare scenes for rendering to video, film and real-time rendering using 3D Studio Max. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS130DA, or permission of instructor. |
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Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27101 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
Open Entry / Open Exit
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01/13/2025 – 01/30/2025 |
Open 24 of 24 |
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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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