Timothy Minger, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Chemistry

Physical Science

Office: PS 15 - Room: 216

480-461-7442

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM2:00 PM - 4:00 PM7:00 PM - 8:00 PM7:00 PM - 8:00 PM 

I am available during the times listed in these locations:

Monday and Wednesday: 7-8 pm, PS 101

Tuesday, 2-4 pm, PS 216

Thursday, 7-8 pm, PS 103

Classes Taught

Fall 2024

CHM235 General Organic Chemistry I 3 Credits

Rigorous introduction to chemistry of carbon-containing compounds. Reaction mechanisms and recent methods of synthesis emphasized.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CHM152 and CHM152LL), or CHM152AA, or (CHM154 and CHM154LL), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
14138
Dobson Campus

PS103- Integrated Physics Lec

In Person
Lecture
08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024
TuTh
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM

Class Started

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

CHM235LL General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credits

Laboratory experience in support of CHM235.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM235 or Corequisites: CHM235. Completion of prerequisites within the last two years recommended.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
14093
Dobson Campus

PS228 Chemistry Breakout Room

In Person
Lab
08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024
Tu
7:10 PM – 11:00 PM

Closed

Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

14095
Dobson Campus

PS228 Chemistry Breakout Room

In Person
Lab
08/22/2024 – 12/13/2024
Th
1:30 PM – 5:20 PM

Closed

Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

CHM236 General Organic Chemistry IIA 3 Credits

Study of chemistry of carbon-containing compounds continued. Structural determination and additional reaction mechanisms and modern methods of synthesis emphasized.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CHM235 and CHM235LL) or CHM235AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
14107
Dobson Campus

PS101 - Tiered Lecture Rm.

In Person
Lecture
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024
MoWe
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM

Class Started

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

CHM236LL General Organic Chemistry IIA Laboratory 1 Credits

Laboratory experience in support of CHM236.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM236 or Corequisites: CHM236. Completion of prerequisites within the last two years recommended.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
14108
Dobson Campus

PS228 Chemistry Breakout Room

In Person
Lab
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024
Mo
1:30 PM – 5:20 PM

Class Started

Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

16173
Dobson Campus

PS225-Interdisciplinary Lec/La

In Person
Lab
08/21/2024 – 12/13/2024
We
1:30 PM – 5:20 PM

Class Started

Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

CHM298AC Special Projects 3 Credits

Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development.

Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
14576
Dobson Campus

Instructor Office

Independent Study
Lab
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024

Class Started

Fall Flex Start 2024

CHM298AA Special Projects 1 Credits

Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development.

Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
14504
Dobson Campus

Online Course

Independent Study
Lab
09/03/2024 – 12/13/2024

Class Started

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.

Class 14504 Students may contact instructor at: timothy.minger@mesacc.edu

Spring 2025

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: CHM130 is lecture only. Students who need a lab must take CHM130LL.

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 Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
32263

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Closed

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.

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

iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 32263: is part of “iBelong” utilizing an iPad to complete coursework. Please visit our iBelong website for more information on student iPad checkouts. https://www.mesacc.edu/ibelong

Students may contact instructor at: timothy.minger@mesacc.edu

CHM235 General Organic Chemistry I 3 Credits

Rigorous introduction to chemistry of carbon-containing compounds. Reaction mechanisms and recent methods of synthesis emphasized.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CHM152 and CHM152LL), or CHM152AA, or (CHM154 and CHM154LL), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26820
Dobson Campus

PS109 - Geology Lecture Room

In Person
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM

Open

1 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 26820: is part of “iBelong” utilizing an iPad to complete coursework. Please visit our iBelong website for more information on student iPad checkouts. https://www.mesacc.edu/ibelong

CHM235LL General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credits

Laboratory experience in support of CHM235.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM235 or Corequisites: CHM235. Completion of prerequisites within the last two years recommended.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26836
Dobson Campus

PS228 Chemistry Breakout Room

In Person
Lab
01/15/2025 – 05/09/2025
We
1:30 PM – 5:20 PM

Open

1 of 18
Seats Available

CHM236 General Organic Chemistry IIA 3 Credits

Study of chemistry of carbon-containing compounds continued. Structural determination and additional reaction mechanisms and modern methods of synthesis emphasized.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CHM235 and CHM235LL) or CHM235AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26874
Dobson Campus

PS109 - Geology Lecture Room

In Person
Lecture
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM

Closed

Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 26874: is part of “iBelong” utilizing an iPad to complete coursework. Please visit our iBelong website for more information on student iPad checkouts. https://www.mesacc.edu/ibelong

CHM236LL General Organic Chemistry IIA Laboratory 1 Credits

Laboratory experience in support of CHM236.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM236 or Corequisites: CHM236. Completion of prerequisites within the last two years recommended.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28190
Dobson Campus

PS228 Chemistry Breakout Room

In Person
Lab
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
Tu
1:30 PM – 5:20 PM

Closed

28812
Dobson Campus

PS225-Interdisciplinary Lec/La

In Person
Lab
01/16/2025 – 05/09/2025
Th
1:30 PM – 5:20 PM

Open

4 of 18
Seats Available

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