Karri Sisson

Residential Faculty - CIS - Programming

Computer Information Systems

Office: BP 43A - Room: 36

480-461-7465

Office Hours

To attend my office hours, please use the Cisco Webex link from inside Canvas.  

  • Mon. 5 - 7 p.m. Online only
  • Tues. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Online only
  • Wed. By appointment only
  • Thurs. 6 - 7 p.m. Online only
  • Fri. By appointment only

For days that are by appointment only, please email me via Canvas (or your college email) to find a time that we are both available.

Classes Taught

Spring 2025

CIS150AB Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals 3 Credits

Structured and Object-Oriented design and logic tools. Use of computer problems to demonstrate and teach concepts using an appropriate programming language.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28829

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Closed

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 28829 This class uses Python programming language. Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

CIS156 Python Programming: Level I 3 Credits

Introduction to Python programming. Includes general concepts, program design, development, data types, operators, expressions, flow control, functions, classes, input and output operations, debugging, structured programming, and object-oriented programming.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27552

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
01/13/2025 – 03/07/2025

Closed

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]

CIS216 Data Governance, Management, and Quality 3 Credits

Overview of data governance, data management, and data quality concepts and terminology, and the roles of individuals and businesses with respect to data governance, data management and data quality in analytics. Use of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software. Will demonstrate and use data governance, data management and data quality frameworks and models.

A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisite or Corequisites: CIS215 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28562

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
01/13/2025 – 03/07/2025

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.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Class 28562 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Spring Flex Start 2025

CIS156 Python Programming: Level I 3 Credits

Introduction to Python programming. Includes general concepts, program design, development, data types, operators, expressions, flow control, functions, classes, input and output operations, debugging, structured programming, and object-oriented programming.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27676

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025

Closed

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 27676 Students may contact instructor at [email protected]

28873

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025

Closed

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]

Degrees & Awards

BS-CIS, Pega Certified Software Architect

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