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Karri Sisson

Faculty - OYO

Computer Information Systems

Computer Information Systems

Office:Downtown Center- Room: 412

480-461-7465

Office Hours

Tue: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. In-person (DT-412) orOnline

Wed: 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.Onlineonly

Thu: 12 - 2 p.m. & 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. In-person (DT-412) orOnline

Virtual Office Hours Link:https://maricopa.webex.com/meet/ksisson

Classes Taught

Fall 2023

CIS150AB Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals 3 Credits

Structured and Object-Oriented design and logic tools. Use of computer problems to demonstrate and teach concepts using an appropriate programming language.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
18684

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
08/21/2023 - 10/13/2023

Closed

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//m.channelac.com/online/get-startedfor additional information.

Class 18684 This class uses Java programming language. Students may contact instructor at:karri.sisson@mesacc.edu
CIS163AA Java Programming: Level I 3 Credits

Introduction to Java programming. Includes features needed to construct Java Applets, Java Applications, control structures, methods, arrays, character and string manipulation, graphics, and object-oriented programming.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor.

Course Notes:Requires an additional 50-minute lab per week.
General Education Designations:Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
18907

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
08/21/2023 - 10/13/2023

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//m.channelac.com/online/get-startedfor additional information.

Class 18907 Students may contact instructor at:karri.sisson@mesacc.edu

Fall Flex Start 2023

CIS163AA Java Programming: Level I 3 Credits

Introduction to Java programming. Includes features needed to construct Java Applets, Java Applications, control structures, methods, arrays, character and string manipulation, graphics, and object-oriented programming.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor.

Course Notes:Requires an additional 50-minute lab per week.
General Education Designations:Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
20352

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
10/16/2023 - 12/15/2023

Open

9 of 20
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//m.channelac.com/online/get-startedfor additional information.

All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources).

Class 20352 Students may contact instructor at:karri.sisson@mesacc.edu
CIS216 Data Governance, Management, and Quality 3 Credits

Overview of data governance, data management, and data quality concepts and terminology, and the roles of individuals and businesses with respect to data governance, data management and data quality in analytics. Use of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software. Will demonstrate and use data governance, data management and data quality frameworks and models.

A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisite or Corequisites: CIS215 or permission of Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
33782

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
10/16/2023 - 12/15/2023

Open

7 of 20
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//m.channelac.com/online/get-startedfor additional information.

Class 33782 Students may contact instructor at:karri.sisson@mesacc.edu

Spring 2024

CIS267 Pega System Architect Essentials 4 Credits

An overview of the Pegasystems low-code platform for Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered decisioning and workflow automation. Topics covered will include case management, data and integration, security, Dev-Ops, the user experience, application development, reporting, and mobility. The course will prepare you to take the Certified Pega System Architect (CPSA) exam. Completing the CPSA exam is a requirement to pass the course.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CIS126DL or CIS126RH), CIS133DA, CIS263AA, and CIS276DA or permission of Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
32052
Downtown Center

TBA
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
01/18/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWe
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Open

20 of 20
Seats Available

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//m.channelac.com/online/get-startedfor additional information.

This class has optional attendance via live-online sessions that meet on Mondays and Thursdays, 6:00pm. A headset with built-in microphone is required.

Class 32052 Students may contact instructor at:karri.sisson@mesacc.edu

Spring Flex Start 2024

CIS163AA Java Programming: Level I 3 Credits

Introduction to Java programming. Includes features needed to construct Java Applets, Java Applications, control structures, methods, arrays, character and string manipulation, graphics, and object-oriented programming.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor.
General Education Designations:Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26687
Downtown Center

DTC/Centennial Way Room 403
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
01/30/2024 - 05/10/2024
Tu
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Open

20 of 20
Seats Available

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//m.channelac.com/online/get-startedfor additional information.

Class 26687 Students may contact instructor at:karri.sisson@mesacc.edu

Class 26687 Please do not purchase any course materials until the course begins and the instructor sends you the link to purchase course materials. There is no book for this course.
29517

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
03/18/2024 - 05/10/2024

Open

20 of 20
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//m.channelac.com/online/get-startedfor additional information.

Class 29517 Please do not purchase any course materials until the course begins and the instructor sends you the link to purchase course materials. There is no book for this course.

Class 29517 Students may contact instructor at:karri.sisson@mesacc.edu
CIS263AA Java Programming: Level II 3 Credits

Intermediate Java programming. Includes features needed to construct object-oriented programming, multithreading, multimedia, files, streams and data structure.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS163AA or permission of Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27987

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
01/29/2024 - 05/10/2024

Open

20 of 20
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//m.channelac.com/online/get-startedfor additional information.

Class 27987 Students may contact instructor at:karri.sisson@mesacc.edu

Degrees & Awards

BS-CIS, Pega Certified Software Architect

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