Shane M Sexton

Faculty - OYO

Computer Information Systems

Office: BA 40 - Room: 21

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Online

 

Online

 

Online

By appointment By appointment By appointment

Appointments outside my usual hours can be arranged (please contact me).

Classes Taught

Spring 2025

CIS111 Ethics in Information Technology 3 Credits

Ethical issues that arise as a result of increasing use of computers, and the responsibilities of those who work with computers, either as computer science professionals or end users. Critical inquiry and review of ethical challenges in information technology business, including professional and corporate responsibility, government regulation, fiduciary responsibilities of information, infringement of intellectual property, security risk assessment, Internet crime, identity theft, employee surveillance, privacy, compliance, social networking, and the ethics of IT corporations. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27883

Live Online

Live Online
Lecture
01/15/2025 – 03/05/2025
We
6:00 PM – 9:15 PM

Closed

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 27883 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

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
27881
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
01/13/2025 – 03/05/2025
MoWe
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Class Started

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.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Class 27881 Students may contact instructor at: nicholas.d'[email protected]

CNT150AB Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials 4 Credits

Focus on configuring switches and routers for use in small and medium size networks. Including Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), VLAN trunking, Inter-VLAN routing, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), EtherChannel, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), First Hop Redundancy, Local area Network (LAN) and Switch security, and Static routing. Knowledge and skills needed to implement a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is also covered. Preparation for Cisco certification examination.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CNT140AB or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28777

Live Online

Live Online
Lecture/Lab
01/14/2025 – 03/06/2025
TuTh
1:30 PM – 5:30 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.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Spring Flex Start 2025

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
28851

Online Course

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

Open

10 of 24
Seats Available

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 Meets for Second Eight (8) Weeks

Class 28851 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

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