James Giles, Ph.D.

Faculty - OYO

Physical Science

Office: PS 15 - Room: PS 209

480-461-7685

Notices

I will be available for office hours most lab days after labs are over. Note that office hours on Mondays and Thursdays will be at Red Mountain in PV107.

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM  12:30 PM - 2:30 PM 
 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM1:30 PM - 2:30 PM  
    By appointment

I will be available most lab days after labs are over. Note that office hours on Mondays and Thursdays will be at Red Mountain in PV107.

Profile

Following graduation, Dr. Giles worked ten years in industry for scientific instrument companies.  Following that, he has taught chemistry for colleges in the Maricopa district for 23 years.

Classes Taught

Fall 2024

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 Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
14062
Dobson Campus

PS235 Chemistry Breakout Room

In Person
Lab
08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024
Tu
7:30 AM – 10:20 AM

Class Started

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

14063
Dobson Campus

PS235 Chemistry Breakout Room

In Person
Lab
08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024
Tu
10:30 AM – 1:20 PM

Closed

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

14061
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lab
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024
Mo
12:30 PM – 3:20 PM

Class Started

15301
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lab
08/22/2024 – 12/13/2024
Th
9:30 AM – 12:20 PM

Class Started

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

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 Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
14083
Dobson Campus

PS228 Chemistry Breakout Room

In Person
Lab
08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024
Tu
1:30 PM – 4:20 PM

Class Started

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

Spring 2025

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.

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 Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26782
Dobson Campus

PS101 - Tiered Lecture Rm.

In Person
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM

Open

25 of 48
Seats Available

26828
Dobson Campus

PS101 - Tiered Lecture Rm.

In Person
Lecture
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Open

13 of 48
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 Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26832
Dobson Campus

PS235 Chemistry Breakout Room

In Person
Lab
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
Tu
7:30 AM – 10:20 AM

Closed

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 Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26799
Dobson Campus

PS225-Interdisciplinary Lec/La

In Person
Lab
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
Tu
1:30 PM – 4:20 PM

Open

11 of 24
Seats Available

Degrees & Awards

BS in Biochemistry from University of California, Davis.

PhD in Agricultural and Environmental Chemistry from University of California, Davis.

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