Jeff Holden
Residential Faculty - Computer Science
Mathematics & Computer Science
Office: MC 5 - Room: 161
Office Hours
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | ||
12:20 PM - 1:20 PM | ||||
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By appointment | By appointment |
Currently have office hours in person . I can do online office hours by request.
Other hours are available by appointment - ask and happy to help!
Classes Taught
Summer 2026
| AIM100 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 3 Credits | ||||
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Basic concepts and applications of artificial intelligence (AI), including AI project cycles. Focus on issues surrounding AI including ethics, bias, culture, regulations, and professional expectations. Prerequisites: None. |
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Course 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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16519
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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05/26/2026 – 07/16/2026
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Class Started |
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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 2026
| AIM100 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 3 Credits | ||||
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Basic concepts and applications of artificial intelligence (AI), including AI project cycles. Focus on issues surrounding AI including ethics, bias, culture, regulations, and professional expectations. Prerequisites: None. |
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32114
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Open 14 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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| CSC100AB | Introduction to Computer Science (C++) | 4 Credits | ||||
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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 MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+, or an appropriate District placement for MAT15+ or higher, or permission of Instructor or Department/Division Chair. |
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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. |
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| General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS] | ||||||
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15499
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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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| CSC101 | Introduction to Computing with Python | 3 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to computing using the Python programming language. Focus on basic concepts of computer science, algorithms, and the fundamentals of the Python programming language. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS] | ||||||
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32115
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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 20 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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| CSC110AB | Introduction to Computer Science (Java) | 4 Credits | ||||
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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 MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+, or an appropriate District placement for MAT15+ or higher, or permission of Instructor or Department/Division Chair. |
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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. |
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| General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS] | ||||||
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16050
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Dobson Campus
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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 – 12:10 PM
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Open 18 of 24 |
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17656
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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 14 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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| CSC205AB | Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures | 4 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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16051
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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1:30 PM – 3:10 PM
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Open 18 of 24 |
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