John Griffith, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Physics

Physical Science

Physical Science

Office: PS 15 - Room: 220

480-461-7320

Office Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
 
 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
   
    
By appointment

There is also a remote option to use any of my office hours. You can find the link to the Office Hour area in the Resources module of the Canvas Shell for your course.

 

 

Classes Taught

Fall 2026

PHY111 General Physics I 4 Credits

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.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15803
Dobson Campus

PS 107
In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
TuTh
9:00 AM – 10:15 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 15803 must also register for .
15801
Dobson Campus

PS 107
In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
TuTh
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

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 15801 must also register for .
15804
Dobson Campus

PS 107
In-Person
Lab
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
TuTh
10:30 AM – 11:45 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.

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 15804 must also register for .
15802
Dobson Campus

PS 107
In-Person
Lab
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
TuTh
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM

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.

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 15802 must also register for .
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
15809
Dobson Campus

PS 106
In-Person
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
MoWe
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM

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 15809 must also register for .
15810
Dobson Campus

PS 106
In-Person
Lab
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
MoWe
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM

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.

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 15810 must also register for .
PHY298AA Special Projects 1 Credits

Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development.

Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
32698
Dobson Campus

TBA
Independent Study
Lab
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026

Class Started

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

Students in this class will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username, for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class.

Spring 2027

PHY111 General Physics I 4 Credits

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.

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.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
10626
Dobson Campus

PS 106
In-Person
Lecture
01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027
MoWe
7:30 AM – 8:45 AM

Open

22 of 24
Seats Available

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 10626 must also register for .
10628
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027

Open

24 of 27
Seats Available

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.

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 10628 must also register for .
10627
Dobson Campus

PS 106
In-Person
Lab
01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027
MoWe
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Open

22 of 24
Seats Available

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 10627 must also register for .
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 [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
10660
Red Mountain Campus

RDM P105
In-Person
Lecture
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
TuTh
8:00 AM – 9:15 AM

Open

24 of 24
Seats Available

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 10660 must also register for .
10644
Red Mountain Campus

RDM P105
In-Person
Lab
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
TuTh
9:30 AM – 10:45 AM

Open

24 of 24
Seats Available

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 10644 must also register for .

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