Christine Held, Ed.D.
Faculty Chair - CIS Department Chair, Residential - Computer Information Systems
Chair:
Office: BP 43A - Room: BP37
480-461-7568
Office Hours
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | |
Online | Online | Online | Online | Online |
| By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment |
The hours will vary because of my required Department Chair meetings. Please email me to setup a day and time. Virtual works best.
Classes Taught
Summer 2025
| 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] | ||||||
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16007
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Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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05/27/2025 – 07/17/2025
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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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16008
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Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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05/27/2025 – 07/17/2025
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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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| CIS250 | Management of Information Systems | 3 Credits | ||||
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The study of business information systems and its management, communication, e-business strategies, emerging technologies, database concepts, and project management. Overview of systems analysis and design. Learn about the competitive and strategic uses of information systems and how they are transforming organizations and their management. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105. |
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16200
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Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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05/27/2025 – 07/17/2025
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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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Fall 2025
| CIS250 | Management of Information Systems | 3 Credits | ||||
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The study of business information systems and its management, communication, e-business strategies, emerging technologies, database concepts, and project management. Overview of systems analysis and design. Learn about the competitive and strategic uses of information systems and how they are transforming organizations and their management. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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24184
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Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
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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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22120
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Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
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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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Degrees & Awards
Doctorate in Technology Management
Graduate subfield: Leadership and Innovation
Master of Science in Instructional Design for Online Learning
Bachelor of Science In Business Administration, minor Computer Science
Business Graduate Hours - 36 upper division
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