John Griffith

Residential Faculty - Physics

Physical Science

Physical Science

Office: PS 15 - Room: 220

480-461-7320

Office Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 
 
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
 
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
 
    
By appointment

My Tuesday and Thursday 11:00 AM to 12:00 noon office hours are held in Classroom PV-105 on the Red Mountain campus.

There is also a remote option to use any of my office hours. You can find the link to the Office Hour area in the Resources module of the Canvas Shell for your course.

 

 

Classes Taught

Summer 2026

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 suggested but not required.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
13903
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
05/26/2026 – 07/16/2026

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.

Students registering in this class will need to have access to a computer with a webcam and microphone. A mobile device will not be sufficient to complete the activities in this section.

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

This course requires one or more online proctored exams on the date(s) listed in the syllabus. Proctoring costs are expected to be less than $60.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 13903 must also register for .
14015
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
05/26/2026 – 07/16/2026

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 14015 Students registering for this section will need to have access to a computer with a webcam and microphone. A mobile device will not be sufficient to complete the activities in this section.

This course requires one or more online proctored exams on the date(s) listed in the syllabus. Proctoring costs are expected to be less than $60.

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

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 14015 must also register for .
13904
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
05/26/2026 – 07/16/2026

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.

Students registering in this class will need to have access to a computer with a webcam and microphone. A mobile device will not be sufficient to complete the activities in this section.

This course requires one or more online proctored exams on the date(s) listed in the syllabus. Proctoring costs are expected to be less than $60.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 13904 must also register for .
14016
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
05/26/2026 – 07/16/2026

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.

Students registering in this class will need to have access to a computer with a webcam and microphone. A mobile device will not be sufficient to complete the activities in this section.

This course requires one or more online proctored exams on the date(s) listed in the syllabus. Proctoring costs are expected to be less than $60.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 14016 must also register for .
PHY298AA Special Projects 1 Credits

Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development.

Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16960
Dobson Campus

TBA
Independent Study
Lab
05/26/2026 – 07/16/2026

Class Started

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

Students in this class will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username, for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class.

Fall 2026

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 [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15803
Dobson Campus

PS 107
In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
TuTh
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Open

18 of 24
Seats Available

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

Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 15803 must also register for .
15801
Dobson Campus

PS 107
In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
TuTh
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Open

18 of 24
Seats Available

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

Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 15801 must also register for .
15804
Dobson Campus

PS 107
In-Person
Lab
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
TuTh
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Open

18 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 15804 must also register for .
15802
Dobson Campus

PS 107
In-Person
Lab
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
TuTh
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM

Open

18 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 15802 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 suggested but not required.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15809
Dobson Campus

PS 106
In-Person
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
MoWe
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM

Open

7 of 24
Seats Available

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

Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 15809 must also register for .
15810
Dobson Campus

PS 106
In-Person
Lab
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
MoWe
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM

Open

7 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 15810 must also register for .
PHY298AA Special Projects 1 Credits

Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development.

Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
32698
Dobson Campus

TBA
Independent Study
Lab
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026

Open

5 of 5
Seats Available

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

Students in this class will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username, for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class.

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