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Phillip Waclawski

Residential Faculty - Python, MySQL, NoSQL, Linux, PHP,Javascript, HTML/CSS, Game Development

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Computer Information Systems

Office: BP 43A - Room: 10

480-461-7468

[email protected]

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Classes Taught

Spring 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
27432	Dobson Campus BA 15	Hybrid In-Person Lecture/Lab	01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025	Tu	5:20 PM – 7:00 PM	Class Ended
27432	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 27432 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. Contact instructor at: [email protected].

CIS276DA	MySQL Database					3 Credits
A broad overview of the MySQL database. Includes Structured Query Language (SQL) instruction for data definition, data manipulation, and data retrieval. Develops knowledge and skills required to install MySQL, model and create new databases, manage users, authentication, and stored procedures, and develop backup/restore strategies. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105, or CIS117DM, or permission of Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
28841	Live Online	Live Online Lecture/Lab	01/16/2025 – 05/09/2025	Th	5:00 PM – 7:00 PM	Class Ended
28841	Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. 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 class will provide free server access, including temporary accounts with AWS Academy. All software used will be free/open source. You will need a computer that allows you to install software and has full internet access. This course will be taught with multiple attendance options. Contact your instructor for more information. Class 28841 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]
26260	Dobson Campus BA 15	Hybrid In-Person Lecture/Lab	01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025	MoWe	5:20 PM – 7:00 PM	Class Ended
26260	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. Class 26260 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. Contact instructor at: [email protected]. This course will be taught with multiple attendance options. Contact your instructor for more information. This class will provide free server access, including temporary accounts with AWS Academy. All software used will be free/open source. You will need a computer that allows you to install software and has full internet access.

CIS276DC	NoSQL					3 Credits
A broad overview of Not Only SQL (NoSQL) databases. Contrast NoSQL databases to the Structured Query Language (SQL) databases. Includes NoSQL instruction for data definition, data manipulation, and data retrieval. Develops knowledge and skills required to install NoSQL Servers, model and create NoSQL databases, manage users, authentication, and stored procedures equivalents, and develop backup/restore strategies. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS215 and (CIS276DA or CIS276DB), or permission of Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
31976	Dobson Campus BA 15	Hybrid In-Person Lecture/Lab	01/15/2025 – 05/09/2025	We	7:10 PM – 9:40 PM	Class Ended
31976	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. Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Spring Flex Start 2025

CIS215	Foundations of Data Analytics and Programming					3 Credits
Overview of data analytics and programming, concepts, terminology, and how analytics and programming are used professionally in business. Use of office application software, dashboards and Integrated Development Environments (IDEs). Includes exploration of relevant emergent technologies. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CIS105 or permission of Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
28559	Dobson Campus BA 15	Hybrid In-Person Lecture/Lab	01/28/2025 – 05/09/2025	Tu	7:10 PM – 9:50 PM	Class Ended
	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. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Class 28559 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. Contact instructor at: [email protected].
	Book Information

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
28568	Dobson Campus BA 15	Hybrid In-Person Lecture/Lab	01/27/2025 – 05/09/2025	Mo	7:10 PM – 9:15 PM	Class Ended
28568	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. Class 28568 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. Contact instructor at: [email protected]. This course will be taught with multiple attendance options. Contact your instructor for more information. Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Fall 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
23375	Dobson Campus BA 15	Hybrid In-Person Lecture/Lab	08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025	Tu	5:20 PM – 7:00 PM	Open 2 of 20 Seats Available
23375	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 must attend either in-person at the location specified for this course section OR they must attend the live-online option at the scheduled class day and time (instructions on how to join the live-online session will be communicated by your instructor prior to the first class meeting). This course will be taught with multiple attendance options. Contact your instructor for more information. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Class 23375 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected].

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
23876	Dobson Campus BA 15	Hybrid In-Person Lecture/Lab	08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025	Mo	7:10 PM – 9:15 PM	Open 2 of 20 Seats Available
23876	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 must attend either in-person at the location specified for this course section OR they must attend the live-online option at the scheduled class day and time (instructions on how to join the live-online session will be communicated by your instructor prior to the first class meeting). This course will be taught with multiple attendance options. Contact your instructor for more information. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Class 23876 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

CIS276DA	MySQL Database					3 Credits
A broad overview of the MySQL database. Includes Structured Query Language (SQL) instruction for data definition, data manipulation, and data retrieval. Develops knowledge and skills required to install MySQL, model and create new databases, manage users, authentication, and stored procedures, and develop backup/restore strategies. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105, or CIS117DM, or permission of Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
22137	Dobson Campus BA 15	In-Person Lecture/Lab	08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025	MoWe	5:20 PM – 7:00 PM	Open 8 of 20 Seats Available
22137	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 22137 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. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Class 22137 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]
24792	Live Online	Live Online Lecture/Lab	08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025	Tu	7:10 PM – 9:15 PM	Closed
24792	Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. 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. Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

CIS276DC	NoSQL					3 Credits
A broad overview of Not Only SQL (NoSQL) databases. Contrast NoSQL databases to the Structured Query Language (SQL) databases. Includes NoSQL instruction for data definition, data manipulation, and data retrieval. Develops knowledge and skills required to install NoSQL Servers, model and create NoSQL databases, manage users, authentication, and stored procedures equivalents, and develop backup/restore strategies. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS215 and (CIS276DA or CIS276DB), or permission of Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
24772	Dobson Campus BA 15	Hybrid In-Person Lecture/Lab	08/27/2025 – 12/19/2025	We	7:10 PM – 9:15 PM	Closed
24772	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 must attend either in-person at the location specified for this course section OR they must attend the live-online option at the scheduled class day and time (instructions on how to join the live-online session will be communicated by your instructor prior to the first class meeting). This class will provide free server access, including temporary accounts with AWS Academy. All software used will be free/open source. Students need a computer that allows them to install software and has full internet access. 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 24772 If you cannot attend in person, there is an option to attend via live online/zoom. Regardless of the mode, attendance is required. Students may contact the instructor at: [email protected]. Students will receive free server access, including temporary accounts with AWS Academy. All software used will be free/open source. Students need a computer that allows them to install software and has full internet access.
33570	Dobson Campus BA 15	Hybrid In-Person Lecture/Lab	08/28/2025 – 12/19/2025	Th	5:20 PM – 7:00 PM	Open 20 of 22 Seats Available
33570	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 must attend either in-person at the location specified for this course section OR they must attend the live-online option at the scheduled class day and time (instructions on how to join the live-online session will be communicated by your instructor prior to the first class meeting). This class will provide free server access, including temporary accounts with AWS Academy. All software used will be free/open source. Students need a computer that allows them to install software and has full internet access 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. If you cannot attend in person, there is an option to attend via live online/zoom. Regardless of the mode, attendance is required. Students may contact the instructor at: [email protected]. Students will receive free server access, including temporary accounts with AWS Academy. All software used will be free/open source. Students need a computer that allows them to install software and has full internet access.

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