Erinanne Saffell, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Meteorology / Climatology

Program Director :

Cultural Science

Office: SC 14 - Room: 61

480-461-7035

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
6:00 AM - 8:30 AM 6:00 AM - 8:30 AM  

Online

 

Online

  
 By appointment By appointmentBy appointment

Office hours are also available by appointment.

Profile

Geography | Weather | Climate  "Geography is the only subject that asks you to look at the world and try to make sense of it." Pierce F. Lewis, Professor Emeritus of Geography

Classes Taught

Summer 2023

GPH113 Introduction to Physical Geography 4 Credits

Earth's physical processes and impacts on human environments via the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere. Topics and practical experiences include severe weather, climate change, biomes and ecosystems, landform processes; mountain building and erosion by rivers, glaciers, waves and wind, topographic maps. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17101

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
05/30/2023 - 07/20/2023

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 https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 17101 Students may contact instructor at erin.saffell@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 17101 must also register for .

17102

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
05/30/2023 - 07/20/2023

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 https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 17102 Students may contact instructor at erin.saffell@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 17102 must also register for .

Fall 2023

GPH113 Introduction to Physical Geography 4 Credits

Earth's physical processes and impacts on human environments via the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere. Topics and practical experiences include severe weather, climate change, biomes and ecosystems, landform processes; mountain building and erosion by rivers, glaciers, waves and wind, topographic maps. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17450

Online Course

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

Open

14 of 25
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 17450 Students may contact instructor at: erinanne.saffell@mesacc.edu

This class is a Zero-Textbook-Cost Course, also known as a "Z Class." You will have access to class materials online without having to purchase a textbook.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 17450 must also register for .

17451

Online Course

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

Open

14 of 25
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 17451 Students may contact instructor at: erinanne.saffell@mesacc.edu

This class is a Zero-Textbook-Cost Course, also known as a "Z Class." You will have access to class materials online without having to purchase a textbook.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 17451 must also register for .

GPH213 Climate and Weather 3 Credits

Study of atmospheric phenomena over periods of time measured in months, years or longer. Includes average weather conditions, infrequent and unusual types of weather, and the influence of weather on the cultural and human landscape. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences General [SG]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
18933

Online Course

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

Open

16 of 25
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 18933 Students may contact instructor at: erinanne.saffell@mesacc.edu

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

GPH215 Climate and Weather Laboratory 1 Credits

A mathematical, statistical, and spatial analysis of climatological phenomena.

Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: GPH213.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences General [SG]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
18934

Online Course

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

Open

16 of 25
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 18934 Students may contact instructor at: erinanne.saffell@mesacc.edu

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

Fall Flex Start 2023

GPH113 Introduction to Physical Geography 4 Credits

Earth's physical processes and impacts on human environments via the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere. Topics and practical experiences include severe weather, climate change, biomes and ecosystems, landform processes; mountain building and erosion by rivers, glaciers, waves and wind, topographic maps. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
19147

Online Course

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

Open

23 of 25
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 19147 Students may contact instructor at: erinanne.saffell@mesacc.edu

This class is a Zero-Textbook-Cost Course, also known as a "Z Class." You will have access to class materials online without having to purchase a textbook.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 19147 must also register for .

19148

Online Course

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

Open

23 of 25
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 19148 Students may contact instructor at: erinanne.saffell@mesacc.edu

This class is a Zero-Textbook-Cost Course, also known as a "Z Class." You will have access to class materials online without having to purchase a textbook.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 19148 must also register for .

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