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Erinanne Saffell, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Meteorology / Climatology

Cultural Science, Philosophy & Religious Studies

Cultural Science, Philosophy & Religious Studies

Office: SC 14 - Room: 61

480-461-7035

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Office hours are also available by appointment.

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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 2024

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
15282

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
05/28/2024 - 07/18/2024

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.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Class 15282 Students may contact instructor at erin.saffell@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 15282 must also register for .
16715

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
07/01/2024 - 08/01/2024

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

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Class 16715 Students may contact instructor at erin.saffell@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 16715 must also register for .
15283

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
05/28/2024 - 07/18/2024

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.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Class 15283 Students may contact instructor at erin.saffell@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 15283 must also register for .
16716

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
07/01/2024 - 08/01/2024

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

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Class 16716 Students may contact instructor at erin.saffell@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16716 must also register for .

Fall 2024

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
13477

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/19/2024 - 10/11/2024

Open

15 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 13477 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 13477 must also register for .
13478

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/19/2024 - 10/11/2024

Open

15 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 13478 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 13478 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
14790

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/19/2024 - 10/11/2024

Open

10 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 14790 Students may contact instructor at: erinanne.saffell@mesacc.edu

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
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
14791

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/19/2024 - 10/11/2024

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 14791 Students may contact instructor at: erinanne.saffell@mesacc.edu

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Fall Flex Start 2024

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
14959

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
10/14/2024 - 12/13/2024

Open

24 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 14959 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 14959 must also register for .
14960

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
10/14/2024 - 12/13/2024

Open

24 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 14960 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 14960 must also register for .

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