Phil Mesel
Professor,
Computer Studies

Bakersfield College

 

Updated: September 20, 2010

Office: 

Location:  B 14(BC main campus, Business Building) 
           Where is B 14?
Phone:     661.395.4313
Email:     pmesel@lightspeed.net

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Classes:

COMS B2 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems

COMS B5 - Introduction to Microcomputer Applications

COMS B16 - Introduction to Programming with COBOL (usually taught only in the spring semester)

COMS B95 – MCSE  Windows 2003 - Networking with TCP/IP (usually taught only in the spring semester)

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COMS B2 - Introduction to Computer information systems (3 units)

Introduction to the concepts of electronic data processing and the use of computer systems as problem-solving tools in business, economics, mathematics, and the sciences. Includes the history of data processing, computer system components, and sequential and direct-access processing. Database management systems, teleprocessing, and distributed processing are covered. An overview of personal computer applications software (word processing, electronic spreadsheets, and personal database management systems) is also included. Prerequisite: Minimum one year of high school algebra or MATH A (may be taken concurrently) or evaluation by instructor. Hours: (81) 3 lect. CCS: Occupational Education. Transferable: UC, CSU and private colleges. Note: Formerly CIS 1.

Phil’s class: TTh 8 – 9:25 AM, B8; Colleen’s class:  9:35 - 11 AM, B8

I team teach these sections of COMS B2 with Colleen Mesel, using a multimedia approach. All presentations (including text, graphics, sound, animation, and full-motion video) are done through a PC with large-screen projection system.

Current Syllabus Colleen’s Class                                             Current Syllabus Phil’s Class                                          Download Acrobat Reader    

ETWA-Windows       ETWA-Word                         ETWA-Excel             ETWA-Access
 
Check the grade spreadsheet Colleen’s Class           Check the grade spreadsheet Phil’s Class                          History PowerPoint

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COMS B5 - Introduction Microcomputer Applications (3 units)

Intended for home users and business people who desire a working knowledge of personal computer hardware and software. Special emphasis on software that is most widely used in Kern County as well as the nation. Mainly focuses on business and home applications of personal computers. Hands-on training with word processing, spreadsheets, database management systems, and the necessary operating system fundamentals to use the listed application software.Recommended: Reading Level 1. Hours: (81) 3 lect.  CCS: Occupational Education. Transferable: CSU and private colleges. Note: Formerly CIS 25.

MW 8 – 9:25 am, 9:35 - 11 am, B11
and Online

Online COMS B5
 
 

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COMS B16 - Introduction to Programming with COBOL (3 units)

The fundamentals of the COBOL programming language. Writing structured COBOL programs to solve various types of business problems. Prerequisite: CS 2 or evaluation by instructor.Recommended: Reading Level 1. Hours: (108) 3 lect. CCS: Occupational Education. Transferable: UC, CSU and private colleges. Note: Formerly CIS 4. (CAN CSCI 8).

 

This class is offered only once per year in the spring semester.

 

Textbook: STRUCTURED COBOL PROGRAMMING- Second Edition by Shelly, Cashman, Forman (ISBN 0-7895-5703-7)

MW 11:10am - 12:35 pm, B11

 

 

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COMS B95 - MCSE Internetworking with Microsoft TCP/IP (3 units)

 
This "hands-on" course covers the fundamentals of the TCP/IP protocol suite, IP addressing, subnetting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), NetBIOS Name Resolution, implementing Windows Internet Name Service (WINS), Microsoft Domain Name System (DNS) servers, and SNMP Service, and troubleshooting Microsoft TCP/IP.  Recommended: Reading level 5 or 6, COMS 50a, COMS 52a, and COMS B91.  Hours: (108), 3 lect.  CCS:  Occupational Education.

 

This class is offered only once per year in the spring semester.

 

Textbook: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration, by Wiley (ISBN: 978-0-470-13327-9)

 

W  6:00-9 PM, B11

 

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Personal Information: 

Degrees:
    AS - Mathematics - Bakersfield College
    BS - Mathematics with Concentration in Computer Science - California State University, Bakersfield
    Master (8th Degree Black Belt) - Kung-Fu San Soo
 
Experience:
     Principal Systems Analyst/ Programmer - Manager   -  12 years
     Professor, Computer Studies  -  
     Owner/ Instructor - East Hills Kung-Fu San Soo - Since 1993
 

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