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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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM | |||
Online | Online |
Update on 1/20/2026: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday office hours are in my office at BP-53, as well as in Webex. Tuesday and Friday office hours are in Webex only. * Webex link: https://maricopa.webex.com/meet/bborlongan. * Lab Hours are Monday 3:00-4:00pm and Thursday 4:15-5:15pm, in the BA building Multi-Use lab. * Office hours by appointment are also available.
Classes Taught
Summer 2026
| 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. Course Fee includes an e-book. |
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| General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS] | ||||||
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16742
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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05/26/2026 – 06/25/2026
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MoTuWeTh
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11:20 AM – 1:20 PM
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Class Started |
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Notes: ACE Program Students only |
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13811
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Dobson Campus
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Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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05/27/2026 – 07/16/2026
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MoWe
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5:45 PM – 7:45 PM
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Class Started |
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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 2026
| 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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15176
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Dobson Campus
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Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
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Open 13 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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| 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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15151
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Dobson Campus
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Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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4:25 PM – 5:30 PM
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Open 12 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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16285
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Open 13 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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| 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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17512
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Open 11 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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| VGP298AB | Special Projects | 2 Credits | ||||
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Focus on art, audio, coding, and/or narrative in the development, execution, and presentation of a capstone game or project of interactive media exhibiting skills in video game production. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. |
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32116
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Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Open 19 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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Fall Flex Start 2026
| 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 |
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16168
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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10/20/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
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Open 15 of 20 |
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