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Online | Online | Online |
All online office hours are available through Webex:
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Tuesday and Thursday morning office hours are held in person in PS 107.
Tuesday and Thursday afternoon office hours are held in person in PS 105.
Meetings can be scheduled at other times by appointment.
Classes Taught
Spring 2022
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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General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28728 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/18/2022 - 05/13/2022 |
TuTh |
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM |
Class Ended |
Lab Notes: Students registering for class 28728 must also register for lab 29661. | ||||||
28727 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/18/2022 - 05/13/2022 |
TuTh |
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM |
Class Ended |
Lab Notes: Students registering for class 28727 must also register for lab 29660. | ||||||
29661 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lab
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01/18/2022 - 05/13/2022 |
TuTh |
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM |
Class Ended |
Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session.
Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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29660 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lab
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01/18/2022 - 05/13/2022 |
TuTh |
7:15 PM - 8:30 PM |
Class Ended |
Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 29660 must also register for lecture 28727. |
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 |
30437 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/18/2022 - 05/13/2022 |
Class Ended |
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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. |
Fall 2022
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. 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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General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
29678 |
Live Online |
Live Online
Lecture
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08/22/2022 - 12/16/2022 |
Mo |
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM |
Open 16 of 24 |
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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35502 |
Live Online |
Live Online
Lecture
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08/22/2022 - 12/16/2022 |
Mo |
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM |
Open 19 of 24 |
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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30339 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/22/2022 - 12/16/2022 |
Open 16 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. |
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35528 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/22/2022 - 12/16/2022 |
Open 19 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. |
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. 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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General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
29418 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/25/2022 - 12/16/2022 |
TuTh |
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM |
Open 13 of 16 |
Notes: All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources). |
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30342 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lab
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08/23/2022 - 12/16/2022 |
TuTh |
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM |
Open 13 of 16 |
Notes: Honors Program Only |
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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