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Thomas Hellewell

Adjunct Faculty

Business

Classes Taught

Fall 2025

ITS291 Computer Forensics Foundations 4 Credits

Development of foundational computer forensic skills. Introduction to preserving, identifying, extracting, interpreting, and documenting computer data as part of a forensically sound analysis. Examination of the physical and logical structure of hard drives. Study of the logical structure of Windows-based file systems and common applications. Introduction to the logical structure of Unix/Linux-based file systems and common applications of commercial forensic tools.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BPC170 and ITS110 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
24828

Live Online

Live Online
Lecture/Lab
08/28/2025 – 12/19/2025
Th
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Open

18 of 24
Seats Available

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 24828 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Fall Flex Start 2025

ITS240 Ethical Hacking and Network Defense 3 Credits

Preparation for the EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacking examination. In-depth exploration of how to effectively protect computer networks from risks ranging from malicious infiltration to cyber-warfare. Includes examination of ethical hacking, relevant tools and methodologies, and its importance to network security. Resources to identify new computer network vulnerabilities and counter security strategies will be discussed as well as an overview of relevant computer crime laws and penalties.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ITS110, or CNT205, or CIS270, or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
24201

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
10/20/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

1 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.

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