James Corkins, Ed.D.
Residential Faculty - Physics
Office: PS 15 - Room: PS204
480-461-7878
480-461-7878 (alt)
Office Hours
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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| 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM | 7:45 AM - 9:00 AM | 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM | 7:45 AM - 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Online | ||||
| By appointment |
I will either be in PS204 or PS107 for my office hours, but Friday is only available online. Please email me the day before for any online appointments.
Profile
Some background information about myself, I was born and raised in the Phoenix, AZ area. Some of my hobbies include olympic lifting, surfing, drawing cartoons, boardgames, RPGs, and walking doggies. My wife Jennifer is a 4th grade teacher. We have no children, but are in the process of adopting doggos =)
I attended Arizona State University for all three of my degrees: Bachelor’s of Science- Physics, Master’s of Science, Doctorate of Education- Physics. At ASU, I received the award for Instructor of the year and was nominated for dissertation of the year.
I was also researcher and post-doc with ASU working on the JiTTILL grant- a study funded by the NSF which proposes to innovate on teaching methods of university engineering and physics classrooms through valid and reliable assessments.
I was also the director of research at a local technology and e-learning company where I designed and implemented new curriculum, created and validated diagnostic and summative assessments and items, integrated new technology into the instructional design, and I was responsible for all research data analyses.
Classes Taught
Fall 2024
| PHY111 | General Physics I | 4 Credits | ||||
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Includes motion, energy, and properties of matter. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT182 or MAT187 or MAT188 or MAT220 or MAT221 or eligibility for MAT220 as indicated by appropriate placement or 1 yr high school Trigonometry with a grade of C or better or permission of Department or Division. |
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Course Notes: It is highly encouraged that you attend the FREE MCC Physics and Astronomy 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. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
14119 |
Dobson Campus PS107 - Astronomy/Physics Lab |
In Person
Lecture
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08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
TuTh |
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM |
Closed |
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Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 14119 must also register for lab 14120. |
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14117 |
Live Online |
Live Online
Lecture
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08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
Tu |
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM |
Class Started |
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Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required.
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. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 14117 must also register for lab 14118. |
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14120 |
Dobson Campus PS107 - Astronomy/Physics Lab |
In Person
Lab
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08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
TuTh |
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM |
Closed |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 14120 must also register for lecture 14119. |
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14118 |
Live Online |
Live Online
Lab
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08/22/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
Th |
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM |
Class Started |
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Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required.
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. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 14118 must also register for lecture 14117. |
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| PHY112 | General Physics II | 4 Credits | ||||
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Includes electricity, electromagnetism, and modern physics. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PHY111. |
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Course Notes: It is highly encouraged that you attend the FREE MCC Physics and Astronomy 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. Click here for more information and to register. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
15307 |
Dobson Campus PS107 - Astronomy/Physics Lab |
In Person
Lecture
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08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
MoWe |
7:30 AM – 8:45 AM |
Class Started |
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Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 15307 must also register for lab 15308. |
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16162 |
Dobson Campus PS107 - Astronomy/Physics Lab |
In Person
Lecture
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08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
MoWe |
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM |
Class Started |
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Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 16162 must also register for lab 16163. |
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15308 |
Dobson Campus PS107 - Astronomy/Physics Lab |
In Person
Lab
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08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
MoWe |
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM |
Class Started |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 15308 must also register for lecture 15307. |
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16163 |
Dobson Campus PS107 - Astronomy/Physics Lab |
In Person
Lab
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08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
MoWe |
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM |
Class Started |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16163 must also register for lecture 16162. |
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Spring 2025
| PHY111 | General Physics I | 4 Credits | ||||
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Includes motion, energy, and properties of matter. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT182 or MAT187 or MAT188 or MAT220 or MAT221 or eligibility for MAT220 as indicated by appropriate placement or 1 yr high school Trigonometry with a grade of C or better or permission of Department or Division. |
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Course Notes: It is highly encouraged that you attend the FREE MCC Physics and Astronomy 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. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26846 |
Dobson Campus PS107 - Astronomy/Physics Lab |
In Person
Lecture
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01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
TuTh |
7:30 AM – 8:45 AM |
Open 11 of 24 |
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Notes: 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 26846 must also register for lab 26847. |
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26844 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Open 3 of 30 |
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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. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 26844 must also register for lab 26845. |
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26847 |
Dobson Campus PS107 - Astronomy/Physics Lab |
In Person
Lab
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01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
TuTh |
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM |
Open 11 of 24 |
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Notes: 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 26847 must also register for lecture 26846. |
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26845 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Open 3 of 30 |
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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. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 26845 must also register for lecture 26844. |
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| PHY112 | General Physics II | 4 Credits | ||||
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Includes electricity, electromagnetism, and modern physics. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PHY111. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26871 |
Dobson Campus PS107 - Astronomy/Physics Lab |
In Person
Lecture
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
MoWe |
7:30 AM – 8:45 AM |
Open 9 of 24 |
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Notes: 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 26871 must also register for lab 26872. |
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26850 |
Dobson Campus PS107 - Astronomy/Physics Lab |
In Person
Lecture
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
MoWe |
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM |
Open 13 of 24 |
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Notes: 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 26850 must also register for lab 26851. |
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26872 |
Dobson Campus PS107 - Astronomy/Physics Lab |
In Person
Lab
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
MoWe |
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM |
Open 9 of 24 |
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Notes: 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 26872 must also register for lecture 26871. |
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26851 |
Dobson Campus PS107 - Astronomy/Physics Lab |
In Person
Lab
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
MoWe |
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM |
Open 13 of 24 |
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Notes: 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 26851 must also register for lecture 26850. |
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Degrees & Awards
Bachelor's of Science- Physics
Master's of Science- Physics
Doctorate of Education- Physics
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