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Denise Scholten

Adjunct Faculty

Computer Information Systems

Computer Information Systems

[email protected]

Classes Taught

Spring 2025

CIS114DE	Excel Spreadsheet					3 Credits
Computer spreadsheet skills for solving business problems using Excel, including calculations, forecasting, projections, macro programming, database searching, extraction, linking, statistics, and matrix manipulation. Production of graphs and reports. Project design using multiple, integrated spreadsheets. Prerequisites: None.
Course Notes: CIS114DE uses Office 2019 and Windows 10 or macOS unless otherwise noted in the class notes. Macintosh users should consult with their instructor for information on how to take CIS114DE on a Mac.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
28795	Dobson Campus BA 13	Hybrid In-Person Lecture/Lab	01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025	Tu	5:45 PM – 8:15 PM	Class Started
28795	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. Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Class 28795 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected] or [email protected]
27436	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture/Lab	01/13/2025 – 03/07/2025			Class Ended
27436	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. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Spring Flex Start 2025

CIS117DM	Microsoft Access: Database Management					3 Credits
Introduction to Microsoft Access. Emphasis on features, design, and database management. Prerequisites: None.
Course Notes: CIS117DM uses Access 2016 through Access 365. Through a partnership between Microsoft and MCCCD, this software is available for student use for free. Details will be in the course syllabus
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
28164	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture/Lab	03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025			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 28164 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected] or [email protected]
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CIS214DA	Advanced Excel for Data Analytics					3 Credits
Advanced Excel spreadsheet features for data analytics including advanced functions, PivotTables, Data Modelling, Dashboard creation and forecasting for Business Intelligence (BI). Includes capstone project of an interactive dashboard using a multi-table Excel Data Model. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: [CIS114DE and (CIS117DM or CIS276DA or CIS276DB)], or permission of Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
28564	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture/Lab	01/27/2025 – 05/09/2025			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 the instructor at: [email protected]
	Book Information

Fall 2025

CIS105	Survey of Computer Information Systems					3 Credits
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.
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. CIS105 uses Microsoft Office 2016 or 2019 and either Windows 7, 8, or 10 software. Chromebooks and iPads are not supported. Students require access to a PC and/or Mac to complete coursework.
General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
22044	Dobson Campus BA 13	Hybrid In-Person Lecture/Lab	08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025	MoWe	12:00 PM – 1:15 PM	Open 19 of 20 Seats Available
22044	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. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. This class is a Zero-Textbook-Cost Course, also known as a "Z Class." You will have access to class materials online without having to purchase a textbook. Class 22044 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]
22047	Dobson Campus BA 13	Hybrid In-Person Lecture/Lab	08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025	Tu	12:00 PM – 2:00 PM	Open 22 of 24 Seats Available
22047	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. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. This class is a Zero-Textbook-Cost Course, also known as a "Z Class." You will have access to class materials online without having to purchase a textbook. Class 22047 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

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