Jeff Seela, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Chemistry

Physical Science

Office: RDM-PV Palo Verde - Room: 241

480-654-7380

626-923-8456 (mobile)

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
9:00 AM - 10:45 AM 9:00 AM - 10:45 AM8:30 AM - 10:15 AM 

Monday and Wednesday office hours will be on Red Mountain in either PV241 or the LEC in ground floor of Desert Willow.  Thursday office hours will be on Southern and Dobson in the Physical Science LEC.

Classes Taught

Fall 2023

CHM130 Fundamental Chemistry 3 Credits

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. Designed to meet needs of students in such diverse areas as agriculture, nursing, home economics, physical education and water technology.

Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM100 or MAT090 or MAT091 or MAT092 or higher or satisfactory math placement) and (RDG100 or RDG100LL, or higher or eligibility for CRE101 as indicated by appropriate reading placement)] or permission of the Instructor.

Course Notes: 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.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
18107
Dobson Campus

PS101 - Tiered Lecture Rm.

In Person
Lecture
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Closed

18202
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
MoWe
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Class Started

CHM130LL Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credits

Laboratory experience in support of CHM130.

Prerequisites or Corequisites: A grade of "C" or better in CHM130.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
18110
Dobson Campus

PS235 Chemistry Breakout Room

In Person
Lab
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
Tu
7:30 AM - 10:20 AM

Class Started

CHM151 General Chemistry I 3 Credits

Detailed study of principles of chemistry for science majors and students in pre-professional curricula.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL) or CHM130AA or one year of high school chemistry taken in the last five yrs] and (MAT151 or higher or satisfactory placement) or permission of the Instructor or Department or Division Chair.

Course Notes: 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.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
18128
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Class Started

CHM152 General Chemistry II 3 Credits

A study of the chemical properties of the major groups of elements, equilibrium theory, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and other selected topics.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.

Course Notes: 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.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
18156
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
MoWe
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Class Started

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