Douglas Neuckranz, M.Ed.

Residential Faculty - Digital Media

Computer Information Systems

Office: BP 43A - Room: BP55

480-461-7883

480-406-0362 (mobile)

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
11:00 AM - 12:05 PM12:30 PM - 1:30 PM11:00 AM - 12:00 PM11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

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Students can meet me in-person or online during the hours listed. Please make an appointment.
You can call/text my mobile phone: 480-406-0362

Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Dobson Campus -BP55

 

Classes Taught

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
24249
Red Mountain Campus
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025
TuTh
8:00 AM – 9:15 AM

Open

3 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: [email protected]

CIS120DC Introduction to Adobe Animate 3 Credits

Focuses on entry-level skill expectations for digital animation using Adobe Animate. Covers basic animation techniques used in the creation, manipulation, and editing of animation graphics. Prepares students for the Adobe certifications related to Adobe Animate.

Prerequisites: None.

Course Notes: Students in this class will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username, for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at:

https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
22093

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

6 of 20
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.

This will be an online course, with the multiple attendance option of attending via live-online. Students can opt-in to live-online sessions, and will be available on Tuesdays from 1:30-2:45pm. The class lecture will be recorded and made available to students to view on their own time.

This course will be taught with multiple attendance options. Contact your instructor for more information.

Class 22093 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

CIS120DF Introduction to Adobe Photoshop 3 Credits

Focuses on entry-level skills and knowledge for digital imaging using Adobe Photoshop. Prepares students for the Adobe Certifications related to Photoshop.

Prerequisites: None.

Course Notes: Uses Adobe Photoshop CC Software.

Students in this class will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username, for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at:

https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
23096
Dobson Campus
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
08/28/2025 – 12/19/2025
Th
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM

Open

15 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.

This course will be taught with multiple attendance options. Contact your instructor for more information.

Class 23096 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 23096 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

22094

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
08/25/2025 – 10/17/2025

Open

11 of 22
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 22094 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

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