Notices
I will be available most lab days when labs are complete. Note that the office hour on Thursday will be at Red Mountain in PV108.
Office Hours
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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| 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM | 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM | |
| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | ||
| By appointment |
I will be available most lab days when labs are complete. Note that the office hour on Thursday will be at Red Mountain in PV108.
Profile
Following graduation, Dr. Giles worked ten years in industry for scientific instrument companies. Following that, he has taught chemistry for colleges in the Maricopa district for 30 years.
Classes Taught
Spring 2025
| CHM130 | Fundamental Chemistry | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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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. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26782 |
Dobson Campus PS101 - Tiered Lecture Rm. |
In Person
Lecture
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
MoWe |
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM |
Class Started |
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26828 |
Dobson Campus PS101 - Tiered Lecture Rm. |
In Person
Lecture
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01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
TuTh |
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM |
Class Started |
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26811 |
Red Mountain Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
TuTh |
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM |
Class Started |
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| CHM130LL | Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory | 1 Credits | ||||
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Laboratory experience in support of CHM130. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM130. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26832 |
Dobson Campus PS235 Chemistry Breakout Room |
In Person
Lab
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01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Tu |
7:30 AM – 10:20 AM |
Class Started |
26813 |
Red Mountain Campus |
In Person
Lab
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01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Tu |
7:10 PM – 9:50 PM |
Class Started |
| CHM152LL | General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 Credits | ||||
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Laboratory experience in support of CHM152. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM152. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26808 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lab
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01/16/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Th |
1:30 PM – 4:20 PM |
Closed |
Degrees & Awards
BS in Biochemistry from University of California, Davis.
PhD in Agricultural and Environmental Chemistry from University of California, Davis.
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