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Heidi Van Tassell

Faculty Chair - Physics

Program Director:

Physical Science

Physical Science

Office: PS 15 - Room: 206

480-461-7008

Notices

  

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM9:00 AM - 11:00 AM10:30 AM - 11:30 AM9:00 AM - 11:00 AM9:00 AM - 10:30 AM  
     By appointmentBy appointment

Office hours Friday mornings are in PS108 (classroom).

All other scheduled office hours are on S&D campus  in PS-206.  Office hours are also available online at https://maricopa.webex.com/meet/hvantassell by appointment.  Send an email to [email protected] to request online or outside of office hours meetings.

Classes Taught

Spring 2025

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 MAT188 or MAT220 or MAT221 or eligibility for MAT220 as indicated by appropriate placement or 1 yr 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
26842
Dobson Campus

PS108 - Physical Science/Engin
In-Person
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
7:30 AM – 8:45 AM

Class Started

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

iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 26842: 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

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 26842 must also register for .
26843
Dobson Campus

PS108 - Physical Science/Engin
In-Person
Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Class Started

Notes: This class is a Zero-Textbook-Cost Course, also known as a "Z Class." You will have access to class materials online without having to purchase a textbook.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 26843 must also register for .

Summer 2025

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
16486

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
05/27/2025 – 07/17/2025

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.

This course requires one or more in-person proctored test(s) on date(s) listed in the syllabus. There may be an additional cost associated with taking the exam in-person off the campus where the class is offered.

Class 16486 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 16486 must also register for .
16558

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
05/27/2025 – 07/17/2025

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.

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

This course requires one or more in-person proctored test(s) on date(s) listed in the syllabus. There may be an additional cost associated with taking the exam in-person off the campus where the class is offered.

Class 16558 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 16558 must also register for .
16487

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
05/27/2025 – 07/17/2025

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.

This course requires one or more in-person proctored test(s) on date(s) listed in the syllabus. There may be an additional cost associated with taking the exam in-person off the campus where the class is offered.

Class 16487 Students may contact instructor at [email protected]

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16487 must also register for .
16559

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
05/27/2025 – 07/17/2025

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.

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

This course requires one or more in-person proctored test(s) on date(s) listed in the syllabus. There may be an additional cost associated with taking the exam in-person off the campus where the class is offered.

Class 16559 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16559 must also register for .

Fall 2025

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
24311

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

23 of 30
Seats Available

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.

This course requires one or more in-person proctored test(s) on date(s) listed in the syllabus. There may be an additional cost associated with taking the exam in-person off the campus where the class is offered.

Class 24311 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 24311 must also register for .
22815

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

23 of 30
Seats Available

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.

This course requires one or more in-person proctored test(s) on date(s) listed in the syllabus. There may be an additional cost associated with taking the exam in-person off the campus where the class is offered.

Class 22815 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 22815 must also register for .

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