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Burton Borlongan

Residential Faculty - Computer Information Systems

Program Director :

Computer Information Systems

Computer Information Systems

Office: BP 43A - Room: 53

480-461-7463

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM12:00 PM - 1:00 PM12:00 PM - 1:00 PM1:00 PM - 2:00 PM3:00 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

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16354

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024

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.

Class 16354 Students may contact instructor at: burton.borlongan@mesacc.edu

Fall Flex Start 2024

CIS130DA 3D Studio Max: Modeling 3 Credits

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
14590
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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
CIS133DA Internet/Web Development Level I 3 Credits

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.

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
13407
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
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.

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

Class 13407 Students should have the minimum required computer skills as laid out in the online orientation. Students should not rely on a smartphone, tablet, or iPad to take this course. If students do not have regular access to a PC or Mac computer, then they should plan to spend time at the computer labs on campus: https://www.mesacc.edu/departments/computer-information-systems/multi-use-computer-lab This course will use Visual Studio Code and Github for Education. Download Visual Studio here: https://code.visualstudio.com/download and sign up for Github, https://github.com/. These two applications work well together and are recognized across the industry.
CIS151 Computer Game Development -Level I 3 Credits

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
13331
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
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.

Class 13331 This class has optional live-online sessions that meet during class on Thursdays, 5:20-7:00 pm. A headset with built-in microphone is required.

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

Students may contact instructor at: burton.borlongan@mesacc.edu
14764

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

Closed

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 14764 Students may contact instructor at: burton.borlongan@mesacc.edu
CIS251 Computer Game Development - Level II 3 Credits

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
34496

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

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.

Students may contact instructor at: burton.borlongan@mesacc.edu

Spring 2025

CIS107 The Electronic Game Industry 3 Credits

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27117
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM

Open

16 of 24
Seats Available
CIS130DB 3D Studio Max: Animation 3 Credits

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28894
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
Tu
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Open

19 of 20
Seats Available

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: burton.borlongan@mesacc.edu
CIS151 Computer Game Development -Level I 3 Credits

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26245
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
01/16/2025 – 05/09/2025
Th
5:20 PM – 7:00 PM

Open

14 of 20
Seats Available

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 26245 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.

Class 26245 Students may contact burton.borlongan@mesacc.edu for more information.
27909

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Open

10 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.

Students may contact instructor at: burton.borlongan@mesacc.edu
CIS230DB 3D Studio Max: Lighting and Rendering 3 Credits

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27101

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
Open Entry / Open Exit
01/13/2025 – 01/30/2025

Open

24 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 27101 Students will have 14 weeks from their start date to complete the class. OEE students may work at the open labs at Southern & Dobson and Red Mountain. OEE students must have the appropriate software to complete assignments at home and in the labs. Go to www.mesacc.edu/elearning for additional information.

Class 27101 Students may contact instructor at: burton.borlongan@mesacc.edu

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