Heidi Van Tassell

Faculty Chair - Physics

Program Director :

Physical Science

Office: PS 15 - Room: 206

480-461-7008

Notices

  

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM8:30 AM - 9:30 AM10:00 AM - 11:00 AM8:30 AM - 9:30 AM   
 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM   
    By appointmentBy appointmentBy appointment

Office hours Tuesday and Thursday mornings are on Red Mountain campus in PV105.

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 vantassell@mesacc.edu to request online or outside of office hours meetings.

Classes Taught

Fall 2024

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
14572
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024
TuTh
9:30 AM – 10:45 AM

Class Started

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

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 14572 must also register for .

14573
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lab
08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024
TuTh
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM

Class Started

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 14573 must also register for .

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

Open

17 of 24
Seats Available

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

Open

17 of 24
Seats Available

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 .

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