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Jeff Seela, Ph.D.
Residential Faculty - Chemistry
Office: MCC Other - Room: Physical Science Adjunct office
480-654-7380
626-923-8456 (mobile)
Office Hours
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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| 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Office hours will be held outside the adjunct faculty office in the Physical Science building. When you exit the PS building from the 2nd florr exit near the Planetarium, the adjunct faculty office is the door right beside the exit door. Just knock on the door. I will be inside and come out to help you. Students are not allowed in the office. I do not have a personal office on the SD campus.
Classes Taught
Fall 2024
| CHM130 | Fundamental Chemistry | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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Course Notes: 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. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
14054 |
Dobson Campus PS101 - Tiered Lecture Rm. |
In Person
Lecture
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08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
MoWe |
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM |
Closed |
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| CHM130LL | Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory | 1 Credits | ||||
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Laboratory experience in support of CHM130. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM130. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
14068 |
Dobson Campus PS235 Chemistry Breakout Room |
In Person
Lab
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08/21/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
We |
7:30 AM – 10:20 AM |
Class Started |
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Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. |
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| CHM151 | General Chemistry I | 3 Credits | ||||
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Detailed study of principles of chemistry for science majors and students in pre-professional curricula. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL) or CHM130AA or one year of high school chemistry taken in the last five yrs] and (MAT151 or higher or satisfactory placement) or permission of the Instructor or Department or Division Chair. |
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Course Notes: 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. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
15303 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
MoWe |
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM |
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. |
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14076 |
Dobson Campus PS101 - Tiered Lecture Rm. |
In Person
Lecture
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08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
TuTh |
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. |
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| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 Credits | ||||
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Laboratory experience in support of CHM150 or CHM151. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
14082 |
Dobson Campus PS228 Chemistry Breakout Room |
In Person
Lab
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08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
Tu |
10:30 AM – 1:20 PM |
Closed |
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Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. |
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Spring 2025
| CHM130LL | Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory | 1 Credits | ||||
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Laboratory experience in support of CHM130. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM130. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26829 |
Dobson Campus PS235 Chemistry Breakout Room |
In Person
Lab
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Mo |
9:00 AM – 11:50 AM |
Open 10 of 24 |
26792 |
Dobson Campus PS235 Chemistry Breakout Room |
In Person
Lab
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01/15/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
We |
7:30 AM – 10:10 AM |
Open 22 of 24 |
| CHM151 | General Chemistry I | 3 Credits | ||||
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Detailed study of principles of chemistry for science majors and students in pre-professional curricula. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL) or CHM130AA or one year of high school chemistry taken in the last five yrs] and (MAT151 or higher or satisfactory placement) or permission of the Instructor or Department or Division Chair. |
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Course Notes: CHM151 is lecture only. Students who need a lab must take CHM150LL. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26795 |
Dobson Campus PS101 - Tiered Lecture Rm. |
In Person
Lecture
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01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
TuTh |
7:30 AM – 8:45 AM |
Open 32 of 48 |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 Credits | ||||
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Laboratory experience in support of CHM150 or CHM151. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26800 |
Dobson Campus PS103- Integrated Physics Lec |
In Person
Lab
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01/15/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
We |
11:00 AM – 1:50 PM |
Open 20 of 24 |
| CHM152 | General Chemistry II | 3 Credits | ||||
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A study of the chemical properties of the major groups of elements, equilibrium theory, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and other selected topics. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. |
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Course Notes: 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. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26804 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
TuTh |
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM |
Open 29 of 36 |
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