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Jeff Holden

Residential Faculty - Computer Science

Computer Information Systems

Mathematics & Computer Science

Office: MC 5 - Room: 161

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
9:20 AM - 10:20 AM1:40 PM - 2:40 PM12:10 PM - 1:10 PM  
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    
 

Online

   
   By appointmentBy appointment

Currently have MW morning office hours in person and evening hours online.  I can do online office hours by request for in-person times.  In-person for Wednesday's may be held in MC 124 if there are students there.  Otherwise shall be in office.

Other hours available by appointment.

Classes Taught

Summer 2025

CSC110AB Introduction to Computer Science (Java) 4 Credits

Concepts of problem-solving, structured and object-oriented programming in Java, fundamental algorithms and techniques and computer system concepts. Social and ethical responsibilities. Intended for Computer Science and Computer Systems Engineering majors.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT095, or MAT096, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+, or an appropriate District placement for MAT15+ or higher, or permission of Instructor or Department/Division Chair.

General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16186

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
05/27/2025 – 07/17/2025

Class Ended

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 16186 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Fall 2025

CSC100AB Introduction to Computer Science (C++) 4 Credits

Concepts of problem-solving, structured programming in C++, fundamental algorithms and techniques, and computer system concepts. Social and ethical responsibilities. Intended for majors other than Computer Science.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT095, or MAT096, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+, or an appropriate District placement for MAT15+ or higher, or permission of Instructor or Department/Division Chair.

Course Notes: It is highly encouraged that you attend the FREE MCC Computer Science Boot Camp that occurs prior to the beginning of the semester. Participants will review key skills necessary for success; participants will be better prepared for their course. Visit https://www.mesacc.edu/students/foundations-student-success/boot-camps for more information and to register.

General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
22477

Online Course

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

Open

8 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: [email protected]

CSC110AB Introduction to Computer Science (Java) 4 Credits

Concepts of problem-solving, structured and object-oriented programming in Java, fundamental algorithms and techniques and computer system concepts. Social and ethical responsibilities. Intended for Computer Science and Computer Systems Engineering majors.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT095, or MAT096, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+, or an appropriate District placement for MAT15+ or higher, or permission of Instructor or Department/Division Chair.

Course Notes: It is highly encouraged that you attend the FREE MCC Computer Science Boot Camp that occurs prior to the beginning of the semester. Participants will review key skills necessary for success; participants will be better prepared for their course. Visit https://www.mesacc.edu/students/foundations-student-success/boot-camps for more information and to register.

General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
23092
Dobson Campus

MC 102

In-Person
Lecture/Lab
08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025
TuTh
10:30 AM – 12:10 PM

Open

10 of 24
Seats Available

22531

Online Course

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

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: [email protected]

CSC205AB Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures 4 Credits

Covers Object-Oriented design and programming; elementary data structures; arrays; lists; stacks; queues; binary trees; recursion; searching and sorting algorithms.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110, or CSC110AB, or permission of Instructor.

General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
23094
Dobson Campus

MC 102

In-Person
Lecture/Lab
08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025
TuTh
1:30 PM – 3:10 PM

Open

10 of 24
Seats Available

CSC240AA Introduction to Different Programming Languages 4 Credits

Introduction to procedural (C/C++), applicative (LISP), and declarative (Prolog) languages.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in

CSC205 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
22535
Dobson Campus

MC 124

In-Person
Lecture
08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025
TuTh
4:25 PM – 6:05 PM

Open

9 of 24
Seats Available

Fall Flex Start 2025

CIS256 Python Programming Level II 3 Credits

Advanced Python object-oriented programming concepts and applications. Emphasis on code documenting, versioning, unit testing strategies, and security practices for Python project/package development. Includes Python applications for data analysis, networking, database manipulation, and web application development.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS156 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
33975

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
10/20/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

15 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: [email protected]

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