John Griffith, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Physics

Physical Science

Office: PS 15 - Room: 206

480-461-7320

Office Hours

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Classes Taught

Summer 2023

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 or PHY111 and PHY112 suggested but not required.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17608

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
05/30/2023 - 07/20/2023

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.

Class 17608 Students registering for this section will need to have access to a computer with a webcam and microphone. A mobile device will not be sufficient to complete the activities in this section.

Class 17608 Students may contact instructor at: john.griffith@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 17608 must also register for .

17609

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
05/30/2023 - 07/20/2023

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.

Class 17609 Students may contact instructor at: john.griffith@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 17609 must also register for .

Fall 2023

PHY131 University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism 4 Credits

Electric charge and current, electric and magnetic fields in vacuum and in materials, and induction. AC circuits, displacement current, and electromagnetic waves.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department or Division and PHY121. Corequisites: MAT241 or permission of Department or Division.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
19591
Dobson Campus

PS108 - Physical Science/Engin

In Person
Lecture
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Open

7 of 24
Seats Available

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 19591 must also register for .

19592
Dobson Campus

PS108 - Physical Science/Engin

In Person
Lab
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Open

7 of 24
Seats Available

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 19592 must also register for .

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