Mozaffor Biswas

Adjunct Faculty

Classes Taught

Fall 2024

CON223	Strength of Materials					3 Credits
Strength and application of materials of construction, including mechanics of beams, shafts, and bolted and welded connections under various loading conditions. Construction behavior of various materials externally and internally. Prerequisites: None.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
15038	Dobson Campus SC 12N	In Person Lecture	08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024	Tu	7:10 PM – 9:50 PM	Class Started
	Notes: Please purchase textbook before the first day of class. Regular attendance will be taken as an important component of your earned grade. Final exam will be in person.
	Book Information Applied Statics & Strength of Materials (RRPHE) Required Formats: Textbook, eBook Alternate Title: Applied Statics and Strength of Materials 7th Edition Author: Limbrunner Publisher: Pearson Lifetime eBooks ISBN: 9780135716762, 9780135716694 Estimated Price (varies): $110.25 to $159.98 Pearson eText Applied Statics and Strength of Mate Required Format: eBook 7th Edition Author: Limbrunner Publisher: Pearson+ Subscriptions ISBN: 9780137467464 Estimated Price: $43.96 Get these books at the bookstore
15039	Live Online	Live Online Lecture	08/21/2024 – 12/13/2024	We	4:30 PM – 7:00 PM	Closed
	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. Class 15039 Students may contact instructor at: mozaffor.biswas@mesacc.edu Please purchase textbook before the first day of class. Regular attendance will be taken as an important component of your earned grade. Final exam will be in person.
	Book Information Applied Statics & Strength of Materials (RRPHE) Required Formats: Textbook, eBook Alternate Title: Applied Statics and Strength of Materials 7th Edition Author: Limbrunner Publisher: Pearson Lifetime eBooks ISBN: 9780135716762, 9780135716694 Estimated Price (varies): $110.25 to $159.98 Pearson eText Applied Statics and Strength of Mate Required Format: eBook 7th Edition Author: Limbrunner Publisher: Pearson+ Subscriptions ISBN: 9780137467464 Estimated Price: $43.96 Get these books at the bookstore

CON243	Heavy Construction Equipment, Methods, and Materials					3 Credits
Fundamentals of machine selection and production estimating, using computer-generated data to develop programs that speed the decision process or allow easy analysis of multiple options used in the heavy construction industry. Applications of engineering principles in analyzing economical approaches for heavy construction. Covers fleet operation, methods, maintenance, and programs for construction of dams, tunnels, roads, and excavations of buildings. Prerequisites: None.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
15027	Live Online	Live Online Lecture	08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024	Mo	4:30 PM – 7:00 PM	Class Started
	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. Class 15027 Students may contact instructor at: mozzaffor.biswas@mesacc.edu Please purchase textbook before the first day of class. Regular attendance will be taken as an important component of your earned grade.
	Book Information Construction Planning, Equipment, & Methods, Ninth Choice Format: Textbook Alternate Title: Construction Planning, Equipment, & Methods 9th Edition Author: Peurifoy Publisher: McGraw-Hill ISBN: 9781264278725, 9781260108804 Estimated Price (varies): $150.00 to $165.00 Construction Planning, Equipment, & Methods, Ninth Choice Format: eBook Alternate Title: Construction Planning, Equipment, & Methods, Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods, Nin, Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods, Ten 10th Edition Author: Peurifoy Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publi ISBN: 9781264278725, 9781260108804, 9781260108811, 9781264278732 Estimated Price (varies): $140.00 to $165.00 Get these books at the bookstore
15019	Live Online	Live Online Lecture	08/22/2024 – 12/13/2024	Th	4:30 PM – 7:00 PM	Class Started
	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. Students are encouraged to have the textbook the first week of class to be prepared for assignments. Students may contact instructor at: mozaffor.biswas@mesacc.edu
	Book Information Construction Planning, Equipment, & Methods, Ninth Choice Format: Textbook Alternate Title: Construction Planning, Equipment, & Methods 9th Edition Author: Peurifoy Publisher: McGraw-Hill ISBN: 9781264278725, 9781260108804 Estimated Price (varies): $150.00 to $165.00 Construction Planning, Equipment, & Methods, Ninth Choice Format: eBook Alternate Title: Construction Planning, Equipment, & Methods, Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods, Nin, Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods, Ten 10th Edition Author: Peurifoy Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publi ISBN: 9781264278725, 9781260108804, 9781260108811, 9781264278732 Estimated Price (varies): $140.00 to $165.00 Get these books at the bookstore

Spring 2025

CON221	Applied Statics					3 Credits
Emphasis on response of bodies to the action of forces. Elementary analytical and practical approach to the principles and physical concepts of statics, focuses on mastery of basic principles of trigonometry, application of vectors and forces, and moments, with analysis of basic structures and structural components, trusses, shear and moment diagrams, centroids, and moments of inertia. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, [MAT182 or (MAT187 or MAT188)], and PHY111.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
27716	Dobson Campus SC 24	In Person Lecture	01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025	Tu	7:10 PM – 9:50 PM	Open 22 of 25 Seats Available
27716	Book Information Applied Statics & Strength of Materials (RRPHE) Required Formats: Textbook, eBook Alternate Title: Applied Statics and Strength of Materials 7th Edition Author: Limbrunner Publisher: Pearson Lifetime eBooks ISBN: 9780135716762, 9780135716694 Estimated Price (varies): $110.25 to $159.98 Pearson eText Applied Statics and Strength of Mate Required Format: eBook 7th Edition Author: Limbrunner Publisher: Pearson+ Subscriptions ISBN: 9780137467464 Estimated Price: $43.96 Get these books at the bookstore

CON223

Strength of Materials

3 Credits

Strength and application of materials of construction, including mechanics of beams, shafts, and bolted and welded connections under various loading conditions. Construction behavior of various materials externally and internally.

Prerequisites: None.

Section

Location

Delivery

Dates

Days

Times

Availability

28348

Dobson Campus

AC 1N

Hybrid

Lecture

01/15/2025 – 05/09/2025

Open

17 of 25
Seats Available

Special Class Meeting Information
Location	Start	Days	Times
AC 1N	1/22/2025	We	7:10 PM – 9:50 PM
AC 1N	2/5/2025	We	7:10 PM – 9:50 PM
AC 1N	2/19/2025	We	7:10 PM – 9:50 PM
AC 1N	3/5/2025	We	7:10 PM – 9:50 PM
AC 1N	3/19/2025	We	7:10 PM – 9:50 PM
AC 1N	4/2/2025	We	7:10 PM – 9:50 PM
AC 1N	4/16/2025	We	7:10 PM – 9:50 PM
AC 1N	4/30/2025	We	7:10 PM – 9:50 PM

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.

Students may contact instructor at: duran.thompson@mesacc.edu

Book Information

CON243	Heavy Construction Equipment, Methods, and Materials					3 Credits
Fundamentals of machine selection and production estimating, using computer-generated data to develop programs that speed the decision process or allow easy analysis of multiple options used in the heavy construction industry. Applications of engineering principles in analyzing economical approaches for heavy construction. Covers fleet operation, methods, maintenance, and programs for construction of dams, tunnels, roads, and excavations of buildings. Prerequisites: None.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
27507	Live Online	Live Online Lecture	01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025	Tu	4:30 PM – 7:00 PM	Open 4 of 25 Seats Available
	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. Midterm and Final exam will be given in person on campus. Students may contact instructor at Mozaffor.Biswas.mesacc.edu or Duran.Thompson@mesacc.edu
	Book Information Construction Planning, Equipment, & Methods, Ninth Choice Format: Textbook Alternate Title: Construction Planning, Equipment, & Methods 9th Edition Author: Peurifoy Publisher: McGraw-Hill ISBN: 9781264278725, 9781260108804 Estimated Price (varies): $150.00 to $165.00 Construction Planning, Equipment, & Methods, Ninth Choice Format: eBook Alternate Title: Construction Planning, Equipment, & Methods, Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods, Nin, Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods, Ten 10th Edition Author: Peurifoy Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publi ISBN: 9781264278725, 9781260108804, 9781260108811, 9781264278732 Estimated Price (varies): $140.00 to $165.00 Get these books at the bookstore
27729	Live Online	Live Online Lecture	01/16/2025 – 05/09/2025	Th	7:10 PM – 9:50 PM	Open 11 of 25 Seats Available
	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.
	Book Information Construction Planning, Equipment, & Methods, Ninth Choice Format: Textbook Alternate Title: Construction Planning, Equipment, & Methods 9th Edition Author: Peurifoy Publisher: McGraw-Hill ISBN: 9781264278725, 9781260108804 Estimated Price (varies): $150.00 to $165.00 Construction Planning, Equipment, & Methods, Ninth Choice Format: eBook Alternate Title: Construction Planning, Equipment, & Methods, Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods, Nin, Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods, Ten 10th Edition Author: Peurifoy Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publi ISBN: 9781264278725, 9781260108804, 9781260108811, 9781264278732 Estimated Price (varies): $140.00 to $165.00 Get these books at the bookstore

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Mozaffor Biswas

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Fall 2024

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