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Bob J. Danielson

Residential Faculty - Computer Information Systems

Computer Information Systems

Computer Information Systems

480-461-7725

robert.danielson@mesacc.edu

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Classes Taught

Fall 2023

CIS197	VMware ESXI Server Enterprise					3 Credits
Introduction to vSphere and VMware ESXI server in the enterprise. Covers many aspects of virtualization for VMware ESXI server administration. Designed to develop knowledge and skills required to install, configure and troubleshoot a VMware ESXI Server (vSphere) including basic network functions. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [CIS105 and (BPC270 or MST150++) and (CIS126DL or CIS126RH) and (CIS190 or CNT140AB)] or permission of Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
20385	TBA	Online (On Your Time) Lecture/Lab Open Entry / Open Exit	08/21/2023 - 09/08/2023			Class Ended
20385	Notes: This is an Open Entry class that does not meet at specific class times. Student start dates can be 8/22, 8/29 or 9/5 and you will have 14 weeks to complete the classwork. Please contact Liz Murphy (c.murphy@mesacc.edu or 480-461-7711) if you wish to enroll in this class. 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 20385 Students may contact instructor at: robert.danielson@mesacc.edu Class 20385 has recorded lectures/demonstrations and access to live labs. This class helps prepare students for the VMware Certified Professional – DataCenter Virtualization (VCP-DCV) exam and upon successful completion students will receive a discounted voucher for the exam. Class 20385 does not meet on campus and is totally self-paced but has due dates for assignments and activities submissions. The class will cover vSphere 6.7 and has many hours of recorded discussion, lecture and demonstrations to help you with learning the content of the class. You will have access to live labs that relate to course content. This class is intended to help prepare you for the “VMware vSphere 6.7 Foundations” exam which is one of the exams required for the VCP-DCV 2020 certification. Upon passing the class you will receive a discount voucher to be used towards this exam and also provides the requirement to “attend one of the required training courses” for the VCP certification. Your instructor is a VMware Certified Instructor with many years of experience with many vSphere products. https://www.mesacc.edu/departments/computer-information-systems/open-entry

CIS198	VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale					3 Credits
VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale is designed for experienced VMware vSphere users. It teaches advanced skills for configuring and maintaining a highly available and scalable virtual infrastructure. Through a mix of lecture and hands-on labs, you will configure and optimize the vSphere features that build a foundation for a truly scalable infrastructure and discuss when and where these features have the greatest effect. It enables you to understand vSphere at a deeper level and how to use advanced features and controls. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS197.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
34480	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture/Lab Open Entry / Open Exit	08/21/2023 - 09/08/2023			Class Ended
34480	Notes: This is an Open Entry class that does not meet at specific class times. Student start dates can be 8/22, 8/29 or 9/5 and you will have 14 weeks to complete the classwork. Please contact Liz Murphy (c.murphy@mesacc.edu or 480-461-7711) if you wish to enroll in this class. 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 34480 Students may contact instructor at: robert.danielson@mesacc.edu Class 34480 does not meet on campus and is totally self-paced but has due dates for assignments and activities submissions. The class will cover vSphere 6.7 and has many hours of recorded discussion, lecture and demonstrations to help you with learning the content of the class. You will have access to live labs that relate to course content. This class is intended to help prepare you for the “VMware vSphere 6.7 Foundations” exam which is one of the exams required for the VCP-DCV 2020 certification. Upon passing the class you will receive a discount voucher to be used towards this exam and also provides the requirement to “attend one of the required training courses” for the VCP certification. Your instructor is a VMware Certified Instructor with many years of experience with many vSphere products. https://www.mesacc.edu/departments/computer-information-systems/open-entry

CNT140AB	Introduction to Networks					4 Credits
Focus on the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. Principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced. Students will build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes. Preparation for Cisco certification examination. Prerequisites: None.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
19301	Live Online	Live Online Lecture/Lab	08/21/2023 - 10/11/2023	MoWe	1:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Class Ended
19301	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. Class 19301 Students may contact instructor at: robert.danielson@mesacc.edu
19302	Live Online	Live Online Lecture/Lab	08/22/2023 - 10/12/2023	TuTh	5:45 PM - 9:15 PM	Class Ended
19302	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. Class 19302 Students may contact the instructor at robert.danielson@mesacc.edu

MST150WT	Installing and Configuring Microsoft Windows 10					3 Credits
In-depth exploration of how to effectively install and configure Windows 10. Includes features of Windows 10, virtualization improvements, network connectivity, access to resources, monitor and maintain Windows clients and backup and recovery. Designed to prepare students for the Microsoft Windows 10 certification examination. Prerequisites: None. CIS190 or CNT140AB suggested but not required.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
18776	Live Online	Live Online Lecture/Lab	08/23/2023 - 10/11/2023	We	5:45 PM - 9:15 PM	Class Ended
18776	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. Every student needs to have a headset with a built-in microphone to participate in this class. Students may contact instructor at: robert.danielson@mesacc.edu

Fall Flex Start 2023

MST160	Azure Administrator					4 Credits
Teaches IT professionals how to manage Azure subscriptions, secure identities, administer the infrastructure, configure virtual networking, connect Azure and on-premises sites, manage network traffic, implement storage solutions, create and scale virtual machines, implement web apps and containers, backup and share data, and monitor solutions. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MST150WT, or permission of Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
20179	Live Online	Live Online Lecture/Lab	10/16/2023 - 12/15/2023	Mo	5:45 PM - 9:00 PM	Class Started
	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. Class 20179 Students may contact instructor at: robert.danielson@mesacc.edu
	Book Information

Spring 2024

CIS270	Essentials of Network and Information Security					3 Credits
Threats to security of information systems; responsibilities and basic tools for information security, including communication security, infrastructure security, organizational security and basic cryptography. Introduction to the language of network security and hardware, software and firmware components of an information security system for local, metropolitan, enterprise, and wide area networks. Helps prepare participants for the Comptia Security+ exam and the GIAC Security Essentials Certificate (GSEC). Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BPC270 or CIS190 or CNT140AB or MST150++ or permission of Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
27982	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture/Lab	01/16/2024 - 03/08/2024			Closed
27982	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 27982 Students may contact instructor at: robert.danielson@mesacc.edu

MST150WT	Installing and Configuring Microsoft Windows 10					3 Credits
In-depth exploration of how to effectively install and configure Windows 10. Includes features of Windows 10, virtualization improvements, network connectivity, access to resources, monitor and maintain Windows clients and backup and recovery. Designed to prepare students for the Microsoft Windows 10 certification examination. Prerequisites: None. CIS190 or CNT140AB suggested but not required.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
28013	Dobson Campus BA 6W	Hybrid Lecture/Lab	01/16/2024 - 03/05/2024	Tu	5:45 PM - 9:00 PM	Open 13 of 20 Seats Available
28013	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. Class 28013 Students may contact instructor at: robert.danielson@mesacc.edu

Spring Flex Start 2024

CNT140AB	Introduction to Networks					4 Credits
Focus on the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. Principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced. Students will build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes. Preparation for Cisco certification examination. Prerequisites: None.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
28691	Live Online	Live Online Lecture/Lab	01/22/2024 - 03/06/2024	Mo	5:45 PM - 9:15 PM	Closed
28691	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. Class 28691 Students may contact instructor at: robert.danielson@mesacc.edu

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