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| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
| 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM |
Office hours will be held online AND in person.
Online office hours will be held in Webex at:
https://maricopa.webex.com/meet/khealy36
In-person office hours will be held in Dr. Healy's office, Room PS 223 in the Physical Science Building (PS 15).
Meetings may be scheduled at other times, by appointment.
Classes Taught
Summer 2023
| AST106 | Life in the Universe | 4 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to the search for life in the universe for the non-science major. Earth's location in space and time, nature of life, light and the spectrum, origin and history of the universe, origin of life on Earth and the possibility of life on other planets. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT090 or MAT091 or MAT092 or completion of higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
17051 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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05/30/2023 - 07/20/2023 |
Class Started |
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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 17051 must also register for lab 17052. |
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17052 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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05/30/2023 - 07/20/2023 |
Class Started |
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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 17052 must also register for lecture 17051. |
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Fall 2023
| AST106 | Life in the Universe | 4 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to the search for life in the universe for the non-science major. Earth's location in space and time, nature of life, light and the spectrum, origin and history of the universe, origin of life on Earth and the possibility of life on other planets. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT090 or MAT091 or MAT092 or completion of higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement. |
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Course Notes: Note that AST106 is not a prerequisite for other AST courses, AST106, 111, and 112 cover three areas of study in astronomy. These courses can be taken in any order or combination. AST111 and AST112 are not prerequisites of this course. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
19910 |
Live Online |
Live Online
Lecture
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08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
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1:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
Open 21 of 24 |
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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 19910 must also register for lab 19911. |
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18434 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
Open 4 of 24 |
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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 18434 must also register for lab 18999. |
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18999 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
Open 4 of 24 |
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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 18999 must also register for lecture 18434. |
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19911 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
Open 21 of 24 |
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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 19911 must also register for lecture 19910. |
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| AST112 | Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology | 4 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to astronomy for the non-science major. Structure and evolution of stars; supernovae, black holes, and quasars; nebulae; star clusters; galaxies; cosmology, including the birth and death of the universe. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT092 or higher, or satisfactory district placement. |
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Course Notes: Note that AST112 is not a prerequisite for other AST courses, AST106, 111, and 112 cover three areas of study in astronomy. These courses can be taken in any order or combination. AST106 and AST111 are not prerequisites of this course. 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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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
18204 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
TuTh |
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM |
Open 11 of 24 |
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Notes: All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources). Lab Notes: Students registering for class 18204 must also register for lab 19002. |
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19002 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lab
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08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
TuTh |
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM |
Open 11 of 24 |
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Notes: All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources). Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 19002 must also register for lecture 18204. |
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Degrees & Awards
B.S. Physics with Astrophysics option, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 1993
M.S. Physics with Astrophysics option, Arizona State University, 1998
Ph.D. Physics with Astrophysics option, Arizona State University, 2004
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