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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
Spring 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. AST 106, 111, and 112 cover three areas of study in astronomy. These courses can be taken in any order or combination. |
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General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
30468 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023 |
Class Started |
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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. |
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30469 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023 |
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. |
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. AST106, AST111, and AST112 cover three areas of Astronomy. These courses can be taken in any order or combination. 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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General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
29254 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023 |
TuTh |
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM |
Class Started |
Notes: All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources). |
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30319 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023 |
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. |
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30089 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lab
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01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023 |
TuTh |
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM |
Class Started |
Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 30089 must also register for lecture 29254. | ||||||
30320 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023 |
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. |
AST294AB | Special Topics in Astronomy | 1 Credits | ||||
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Conceptual, experimental, and computational aspects of a special topic in astronomy. Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. |
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Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
30666 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023 |
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. |
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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