Tarek El Assaad

Adjunct Faculty

Physical Science

Classes Taught

Fall 2026

CHM130 Fundamental Chemistry 3 Credits

A survey of the fundamentals of general chemistry. Emphasis on essential concepts and problem solving techniques. Basic principles of measurement, chemical bonding, structure and reactions, nomenclature, and the chemistry of acids and bases. Preparation for students taking more advanced courses in chemistry.

Prerequisites: C/better in [(CHM100 or hgh schl algebra or MAT140/hghr or EdReady Quant&Stat 70/hghr or Coll Alg 80/hghr) and (RDG100 or RDG100LL or hghr or eligibility for CRE101 as indicated by appropriate reading placemnt)] or permission of the dept.

Course Notes: It is highly encouraged that you attend the FREE MCC Chemistry 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
15823
Red Mountain Campus

RDM-S S152

In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
TuTh
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM

Open

13 of 36
Seats Available

CHM130LL Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credits

Laboratory experience in support of CHM130.

A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM130.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15764
Dobson Campus

PS 235

PS 237

In-Person
Lab
08/26/2026 – 12/18/2026
We
7:30 AM – 10:20 AM

Closed

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

Students will begin lab in Room PS 235 each week.

CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credits

Laboratory experience in support of CHM150 or CHM151.

A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15774
Dobson Campus

PS 228

PS 230

In-Person
Lab
08/26/2026 – 12/18/2026
We
10:30 AM – 1:20 PM

Open

3 of 24
Seats Available

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

Students will begin lab in Room PS 228 each week.

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