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Erinanne Saffell, Ph.D.
Residential Faculty - Meteorology / Climatology
Cultural Science, Philosophy & Religious Studies
Office: SC 14 - Room: 61
480-461-7035
Office Hours
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| 6:00 AM - 8:30 AM | 6:00 AM - 8:30 AM | |||
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| By appointment | By appointment | By appointment |
Office hours are also available by appointment.
Profile
Geography | Weather | Climate "Geography is the only subject that asks you to look at the world and try to make sense of it." Pierce F. Lewis, Professor Emeritus of Geography
Classes Taught
Spring 2025
| GPH113 | Physical Geography: Atmosphere, Lithosphere, Water, and Hazards | 4 Credits | ||||
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Earth's physical processes and impacts on human environments via the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere. Topics and practical experiences include severe weather, climate change, biomes / ecosystems, landform processes; mountain building and erosion by rivers, glaciers, waves, wind, and using various topographic mapping data. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26330 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/13/2025 – 03/07/2025 |
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. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 26330 must also register for lab 26331. |
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26331 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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01/13/2025 – 03/07/2025 |
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. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 26331 must also register for lecture 26330. |
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| GPH212 | Introduction to Meteorology I | 3 Credits | ||||
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Atmospheric processes and elements. General and local circulation, heat exchange and atmospheric moisture. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27321 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/13/2025 – 03/07/2025 |
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. |
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| GPH214 | Introduction to Meteorology Laboratory I | 1 Credits | ||||
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Explores meteorological operations, including temperatures, precipitation, weather systems, and weather forecasting. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: GPH212. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27328 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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01/13/2025 – 03/07/2025 |
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. |
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Spring Flex Start 2025
| GPH113 | Physical Geography: Atmosphere, Lithosphere, Water, and Hazards | 4 Credits | ||||
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Earth's physical processes and impacts on human environments via the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere. Topics and practical experiences include severe weather, climate change, biomes / ecosystems, landform processes; mountain building and erosion by rivers, glaciers, waves, wind, and using various topographic mapping data. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26303 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Closed |
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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. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 26303 must also register for lab 26304. |
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26304 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Closed |
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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. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 26304 must also register for lecture 26303. |
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Fall 2025
| GPH113 | Physical Geography: Atmosphere, Lithosphere, Water, and Hazards | 4 Credits | ||||
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Earth's physical processes and impacts on human environments via the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere. Topics and practical experiences include severe weather, climate change, biomes / ecosystems, landform processes; mountain building and erosion by rivers, glaciers, waves, wind, and using various topographic mapping data. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
22198 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/25/2025 – 10/17/2025 |
Open 5 of 25 |
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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. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 22198 must also register for lab 22199. |
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22199 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/25/2025 – 10/17/2025 |
Open 5 of 25 |
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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. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 22199 must also register for lecture 22198. |
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| GPH213 | Climate and Weather | 3 Credits | ||||
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Study of atmospheric phenomena over periods of time measured in months, years or longer. Includes average weather conditions, infrequent and unusual types of weather, and the influence of weather on the cultural and human landscape. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences General [SG] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
23395 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/25/2025 – 10/17/2025 |
Open 18 of 25 |
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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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| GPH215 | Climate and Weather Laboratory | 1 Credits | ||||
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A mathematical, statistical, and spatial analysis of climatological phenomena. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: GPH213. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences General [SG] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
23396 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/25/2025 – 10/17/2025 |
Open 19 of 25 |
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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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Fall Flex Start 2025
| GPH113 | Physical Geography: Atmosphere, Lithosphere, Water, and Hazards | 4 Credits | ||||
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Earth's physical processes and impacts on human environments via the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere. Topics and practical experiences include severe weather, climate change, biomes / ecosystems, landform processes; mountain building and erosion by rivers, glaciers, waves, wind, and using various topographic mapping data. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
23544 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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10/20/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Open 21 of 25 |
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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. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 23544 must also register for lab 23545. |
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23545 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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10/20/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Open 21 of 25 |
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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. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 23545 must also register for lecture 23544. |
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