Office Hours
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | |
| By appointment |
I will be available for Student Time / Office Hours using Webex Meetings space and in my office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Contact me to set up a meeting time that is not listed here and I will try very hard to accomodate you.
Classes Taught
Spring 2025
| AST106 | Life in the Universe | 4 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to the search for life in the universe for the non-science major. Earth's location in space and time, nature of life, light and the spectrum, origin and history of the universe, origin of life on Earth and the possibility of life on other planets. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT090 or MAT091 or MAT092 or completion of higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement. |
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Course Notes: AST 106, 111, and 112 cover three areas of study in astronomy. These courses can be taken in any order or combination. AST111 and AST112 are not the prerequisite courses. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
32266 |
TBA |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Closed No Seats Available |
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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. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 32266 must also register for lab 32267. |
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32267 |
TBA |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Closed No Seats Available |
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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. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 32267 must also register for lecture 32266. |
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| GLG101IN | Physical Geology: Dynamic Earth | 4 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to Earth's materials, surface and internal geologic processes, plate tectonics and geologic time. Includes practical experience in rock and mineral identification, topographic maps, and applied problems in geology. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28662 |
Dobson Campus PS109 - Geology Lecture Room |
In-Person
Lecture
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01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
TuTh |
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM |
Class Started |
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Notes: Course fee will be used to provide the required Geology lab manual for this course Lab Notes: Students registering for class 28662 must also register for lab 28663. |
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28663 |
Dobson Campus PS110 - Geology Lab |
In-Person
Lab
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01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Tu |
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
Class Started |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28663 must also register for lecture 28662. |
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| GLG106 | Life in the Universe | 4 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to the search for life in the universe for the non-science major. Earth's location in space and time, nature of life, light and the spectrum, origin and history of the universe, origin of life on Earth and the possibility of life on other planets. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT090 or MAT091 or MAT092 or completion of higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
32264 |
TBA |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Closed No Seats Available |
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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. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 32264 must also register for lab 32265. |
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32265 |
TBA |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Closed No Seats Available |
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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. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 32265 must also register for lecture 32264. |
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| GLG110IN | Geological Disasters and the Environment | 4 Credits | ||||
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Acquaints students with the use and importance of geological studies as they apply to the interactions between people and the Earth. Includes geological processes and hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, floods and landslides. Examines environmental impact and use of mineral and energy resources. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27658 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lecture
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01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
TuTh |
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM |
Class Started |
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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 27658 must also register for lab 27659. |
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27659 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lab
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01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
TuTh |
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM |
Class Started |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 27659 must also register for lecture 27658. |
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Fall 2025
| GLG101IN | Physical Geology: Dynamic Earth | 4 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to Earth's materials, surface and internal geologic processes, plate tectonics and geologic time. Includes practical experience in rock and mineral identification, topographic maps, and applied problems in geology. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
23454 |
Dobson Campus PS109 - Geology Lecture Room |
In-Person
Lecture
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08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
TuTh |
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM |
Open 25 of 26 |
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Notes: Class 23454 Course fee will be used to provide the required Geology lab manual for this course. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 23454 must also register for lab 23455. |
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23455 |
Dobson Campus PS110 - Geology Lab |
In-Person
Lab
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08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Tu |
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
Open 25 of 26 |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 23455 must also register for lecture 23454. |
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| GLG110IN | Geological Disasters and the Environment | 4 Credits | ||||
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Acquaints students with the use and importance of geological studies as they apply to the interactions between people and the Earth. Includes geological processes and hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, floods and landslides. Examines environmental impact and use of mineral and energy resources. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
23462 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lecture
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08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
TuTh |
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM |
Open 23 of 24 |
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Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 23462 must also register for lab 23463. |
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23463 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lab
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08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
TuTh |
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM |
Open 23 of 24 |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 23463 must also register for lecture 23462. |
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Fall Flex Start 2025
| GLG101IN | Physical Geology: Dynamic Earth | 4 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to Earth's materials, surface and internal geologic processes, plate tectonics and geologic time. Includes practical experience in rock and mineral identification, topographic maps, and applied problems in geology. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
23628 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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10/20/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Open 26 of 26 |
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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. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 23628 must also register for lab 23629. |
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23629 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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10/20/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Open 26 of 26 |
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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. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 23629 must also register for lecture 23628. |
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