Heidi Van Tassell

Residential Faculty - Physics

Physical Science

Office: RDM-PV Palo Verde - Room: 246

480-461-7008

480-654-7817 (alt)

Notices

  

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM8:30 AM - 9:30 AM10:00 AM - 11:00 AM8:30 AM - 9:30 AM10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM 
    

Online

Office hours are currently being held Monday through Thursday morning on Red Mounatain campus in my office PV246.  Tuesday and Thursday afternoon office hours are held on Red Mountain campus in PV105. Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning, Tuesday and Thursday afternoon,  office hours are also available live online at https://maricopa.webex.com/meet/hvantassell.

Classes Taught

Fall 2023

PHY121 University Physics I: Mechanics 4 Credits

Kinematics, Newton's laws, work, energy, momentum, conservation laws, dynamics of particles, solids, fluids, mechanical waves, and sound.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or permission of Department or Division. One year of High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 suggested but not required.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
18678
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Class Started

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 18678 must also register for .

18186

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023

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.

Class 18186 This course may require in person proctored assessments or exams that will be administered at Mesa Community College at no charge. Proctoring services not administered at Mesa Community College may be used and students are responsible for any additional costs incurred. Contact the instructor for further details.

Class 18186 Students will need access to their own computer, webcam, and microphone for this class. Students may contact instructor at: heidi.van.tassell@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 18186 must also register for .

18679
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lab
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Class Started

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 18679 must also register for .

18187

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023

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.

Class 18187 Students may contact instructor at: heidi.van.tassell@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 18187 must also register for .

Spring 2024

PHY111 General Physics I 4 Credits

Includes motion, energy, and properties of matter.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT182 or MAT187 or MAT220 or MAT221 or eligibility for MAT220 as indicated by appropriate placement or one year high school Trigonometry with a grade of C or better or permission of Department or Division.

Course Notes: 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.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
32281
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWe
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Open

23 of 24
Seats Available

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 32281 must also register for .

32282
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lab
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWe
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Open

23 of 24
Seats Available

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 32282 must also register for .

PHY121 University Physics I: Mechanics 4 Credits

Kinematics, Newton's laws, work, energy, momentum, conservation laws, dynamics of particles, solids, fluids, mechanical waves, and sound.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or permission of Department or Division. One year of High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 suggested but not required.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27850
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWe
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Open

22 of 24
Seats Available

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 27850 must also register for .

27921
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lab
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWe
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Open

22 of 24
Seats Available

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 27921 must also register for .

PHY131 University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism 4 Credits

Electric charge and current, electric and magnetic fields in vacuum and in materials, and induction. AC circuits, displacement current, and electromagnetic waves.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department or Division and PHY121. Corequisites: MAT241 or permission of Department or Division.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27445
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024
TuTh
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Open

11 of 24
Seats Available

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 27445 must also register for .

27425
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024
TuTh
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Open

11 of 24
Seats Available

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 27425 must also register for .

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