Heidi Van Tassell

Faculty Chair - Physical Science

Chair:

Program Director:

Physical Science

Physical Science

Office: PS 15 - Room: 206

480-461-7008

Office Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
10:15 AM - 12:00 PM
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
10:15 AM - 12:00 PM
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Office hours are both in-person at MCC Southern & Dobson campus Building 15, Room 206, and live online at my webex classroom.

Send an email to request online  or outside of office hours meetings.

Classes Taught

Fall 2026

PHY121 University Physics I: Mechanics 4 Credits

Kinematics, Newton's laws, work, energy, momentum, conservation laws, dynamics of particles, solids, fluids, mechanical waves, and sound.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or permission of Department or Division. One year of high school physics suggested but not required.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15811
Dobson Campus

PS 106
In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
TuTh
7:30 AM – 8:45 AM

Class Started

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.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 15811 must also register for .
15812
Dobson Campus

PS 106
In-Person
Lab
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
TuTh
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Class Started

Notes: 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.

Students will need access to their own computer, webcam and microphone.

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 15812 must also register for .

Spring 2027

PHY121 University Physics I: Mechanics 4 Credits

Kinematics, Newton's laws, work, energy, momentum, conservation laws, dynamics of particles, solids, fluids, mechanical waves, and sound.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or permission of Department or Division. One year of high school physics suggested but not required.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
10638
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027

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.

This course requires proctored assessments/exams administered either online or in person (on dates specified in the syllabus). Free in-person proctoring is available at Mesa Community College; students using alternative proctoring services or online options are responsible for any associated fees, which are expected to be under $60. Contact your instructor for further details.

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

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 10638 must also register for .
10639
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027

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.

This course may require in person proctored assessments or exams that will be administered at Mesa Community College at no charge. Proctoring services not administered at Mesa Community College may be used and students are responsible for any additional costs incurred. Contact the instructor for further details.

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 10639 must also register for .

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