Michael Biesiada

Residential Faculty - Computer Information Systems

Program Director:

Computer Information Systems

Computer Information Systems

Office: BP 43A - Room: 28

[email protected]

Office Hours

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
	3:00 PM - 5:00 PM		5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
	Online		Online
				By appointment

Classes Taught

Summer 2025

CIS260TB	Data Visualization: Tableau					3 Credits
This data visualization course covers the graphic representation of data and how to effectively and efficiently communicate it from singular and disparate data sources using Tableau. Helps students prepare for the Tableau Certified Data Analyst certification. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS114DE, and (CIS215 or CIS214DA), and (CIS276DA or CIS276DB), or permission of Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
16616	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture/Lab	05/27/2025 – 07/17/2025			Class Started
16616	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. 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. Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

CIS315	Data Protection					3 Credits
Overview of data protection concepts and terminology, and the roles of individuals and businesses with respect to the safeguarding of data and the mitigation of data corruption, data compromise and data loss. Use of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software. Will demonstrate and use data protection frameworks, models and relevant tools. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS156, CIS162AD, CIS215, and (CIS276DA or CIS276DB), or permission of Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
17073	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture/Lab	05/27/2025 – 07/17/2025			Closed
17073	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]

CIS318	Predictive Analytics					3 Credits
Study of predictive analytics and how to apply statistical tools and methods on historical and current datasets and multi-domain cases previously analyzed for the purposes of yielding accurate inferential and predictive analytic results. Apply advanced and emergent statistical tools and methods, while modeling practices and processes, that facilitate the maturation of organizational analytic capabilities toward a desired future state. Predict analytical outcomes that are repeatable, and consistent with hypotheses, which lead to improved business decisions. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS215, CIS256, CIS256DA, CIS316 and GBS220, or permission of Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
17123	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture/Lab	05/27/2025 – 07/17/2025			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 instructor at: [email protected]
	Book Information

Fall 2025

CIS315	Data Protection					3 Credits
Overview of data protection concepts and terminology, and the roles of individuals and businesses with respect to the safeguarding of data and the mitigation of data corruption, data compromise and data loss. Use of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software. Will demonstrate and use data protection frameworks, models and relevant tools. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS156, CIS162AD, CIS215, and (CIS276DA or CIS276DB), or permission of Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
24776	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture/Lab	08/25/2025 – 10/17/2025			Open 9 of 24 Seats Available
24776	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. 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 24776 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

CIS316	Descriptive Analytics					3 Credits
Study of descriptive analytics and how to apply statistical tools and methods on historical and current datasets and multi-domain cases. Interpret current data, identify changes, trends and commonalities in data, and how to ascertain differences in performance over time while preparing data for advanced analysis. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS114DE, CIS215, CIS256DA, and (CIS276DA or CIS276DB), or permission of Instructor. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CIS214DA or permission of Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
33286	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture/Lab	08/25/2025 – 10/17/2025			Open 12 of 24 Seats Available
33286	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 33286 Students may contact the instructor at [email protected]

CIS318	Predictive Analytics					3 Credits
Study of predictive analytics and how to apply statistical tools and methods on historical and current datasets and multi-domain cases previously analyzed for the purposes of yielding accurate inferential and predictive analytic results. Apply advanced and emergent statistical tools and methods, while modeling practices and processes, that facilitate the maturation of organizational analytic capabilities toward a desired future state. Predict analytical outcomes that are repeatable, and consistent with hypotheses, which lead to improved business decisions. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS215, CIS256, CIS256DA, CIS316 and GBS220, or permission of Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
33105	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture/Lab	08/25/2025 – 10/17/2025			Open 19 of 24 Seats Available
33105	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 33105 Students may contact instructor at [email protected]

CIS416	Presentation of Analytics and Programming Results and Solutions					3 Credits
Use of data analytic tools, programming methods, nominal (components/elements), and ordered steps to proficiently and effectively deliver comprehensive results and understanding, ranging from simple to complex data. Guide technical and non-technical audiences in understanding data and establish opportunities for the audience to believe it. Mitigate the problems that can be caused by poor decision making due to mis-understandings, mis-interpretations, mis-representations and disconnections among organizational members with respect to the meaning of results. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS256, CIS260BI, CIS260TB, CIS262AD, (CIS276DA or CIS276DB), CIS317, and CIS318, or permission of Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
32777	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture/Lab	08/25/2025 – 10/17/2025			Open 1 of 28 Seats Available
32777	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 32777 Students may contact the Bachelor's Academic Program Director at [email protected]

Fall 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
24550	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture/Lab	10/20/2025 – 12/19/2025			Open 7 of 24 Seats Available
24550	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 24550 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

CIS316	Descriptive Analytics					3 Credits
Study of descriptive analytics and how to apply statistical tools and methods on historical and current datasets and multi-domain cases. Interpret current data, identify changes, trends and commonalities in data, and how to ascertain differences in performance over time while preparing data for advanced analysis. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS114DE, CIS215, CIS256DA, and (CIS276DA or CIS276DB), or permission of Instructor. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CIS214DA or permission of Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
24786	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture/Lab	10/20/2025 – 12/19/2025			Closed
24786	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 24786 Students may contact the instructor at [email protected]

Degrees & Awards

PhD, MBA, MEd, BS

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