Debra Mansperger, Ph.D.

Adjunct Faculty - Chemistry

Physical Science

Physical Science

Office: RDM-PV Palo Verde

480-331-8176 (mobile)

[email protected]

Office Hours

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
By appointment	By appointment	By appointment	By appointment	By appointment

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Classes Taught

Fall 2026

CHM130LL	Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory					1 Credits
Laboratory experience in support of CHM130. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM130.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
15788	Dobson Campus PS 235 PS 237	In-Person Lab	08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026	Mo	4:25 PM – 7:15 PM	Closed
15788	Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. Students will begin lab in Room PS 235 each week.

CHM151	General Chemistry I					3 Credits
Detailed study of principles of chemistry for science majors and students in pre-professional curricula. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL) or CHM130AA or one year of high school chemistry taken in the last five yrs] and (MAT151 or higher or satisfactory placement) or permission of the Instructor or Department or Division Chair.
Course Notes: It is highly encouraged that you attend the FREE MCC Chemistry Boot Camp that occurs prior to the beginning of the semester. Participants will review key skills necessary for success; participants will be better prepared for their course. Visit https://www.mesacc.edu/students/foundations-student-success/boot-camps for more information and to register.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
15772	Red Mountain Campus RDM P108	In-Person Lecture	08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026	MoWe	2:00 PM – 3:15 PM	Class Started
15772	Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.

CHM151LL	General Chemistry I Laboratory					1 Credits
Laboratory experience in support of CHM150 or CHM151. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
15779	Red Mountain Campus RDM P113	In-Person Lab	08/26/2026 – 12/18/2026	We	11:00 AM – 1:50 PM	Class Started
15779	Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Spring Flex Start 2027

CHM130	Fundamental Chemistry					3 Credits
A survey of the fundamentals of general chemistry. Emphasis on essential concepts and problem solving techniques. Basic principles of measurement, chemical bonding, structure and reactions, nomenclature, and the chemistry of acids and bases. Preparation for students taking more advanced courses in chemistry. Prerequisites: C/better in [(CHM100 or hgh schl algebra or MAT140/hghr or EdReady Quant&Stat 70/hghr or Coll Alg 80/hghr) and (RDG100 or RDG100LL or hghr or eligibility for CRE101 as indicated by appropriate reading placemnt)] or permission of the dept.
Course Notes: CHM130 is lecture only. Students who need a lab must take CHM130LL.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
11916	Dobson Campus PS 107	In-Person Lecture	03/22/2027 – 05/14/2027	MoTuWeTh	12:00 PM – 1:15 PM	Open 22 of 24 Seats Available

CHM130LL	Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory					1 Credits
Laboratory experience in support of CHM130. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM130.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
11917	Dobson Campus PS 231 PS 237	In-Person Lab	03/23/2027 – 05/14/2027	TuTh	1:30 PM – 4:20 PM	Open 21 of 24 Seats Available
11917	Notes: Students will begin lab each week in PS231.

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