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Kevin Healy, Ph.D.
Residential Faculty - Astronomy
Office: PS 15 - Room: 223
480-461-7027
Office Hours
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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| 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Online | Online |
For Fall 2024 semester, Tues/Wed/Thur in-person office hours will be held in PS 105, 1st floor of the Physical Science Building, Southern & Dobson campus.
For Fall 2024 semester, Mon/Wed/Fri virtual office hours will be held in Dr. Healy's Webex meeting room:
https://maricopa.webex.com/meet/khealy36
Meetings outside regularly-scheduled office hours can be arranged with advance notice. In-person office hours on Monday or Friday can be arranged with advance notice. Please contact Dr. Healy to arrange an appointment.
Classes Taught
Fall 2024
| 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: Note that AST106 is not a prerequisite for other AST courses, AST106, 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 prerequisites of this course. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
14361 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/21/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
We |
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM |
Class Started |
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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 14361 must also register for lab 14848. |
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14848 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
Class Started |
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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 14848 must also register for lecture 14361. |
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| AST112 | Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology | 4 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to astronomy for the non-science major. Structure and evolution of stars; supernovae, black holes, and quasars; nebulae; star clusters; galaxies; cosmology, including the birth and death of the universe. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT092 or higher, or satisfactory district placement. |
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Course Notes: Note that AST112 is not a prerequisite for other AST courses, AST106, 111, and 112 cover three areas of study in astronomy. These courses can be taken in any order or combination. AST106 and AST111 are not prerequisites of this course. 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. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
14143 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
TuTh |
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM |
Class Started |
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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 14143 must also register for lab 14851. |
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15904 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
Class Started |
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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 15904 must also register for lab 15905. |
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14851 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lab
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08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
TuTh |
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM |
Class Started |
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Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 14851 must also register for lecture 14143. |
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15905 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
Class Started |
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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 15905 must also register for lecture 15904. |
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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 |
27791 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/15/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
We |
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM |
Open 17 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 27791 must also register for lab 27792. |
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27792 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Open 17 of 24 |
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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 27792 must also register for lecture 27791. |
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| AST112 | Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology | 4 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to astronomy for the non-science major. Structure and evolution of stars; supernovae, black holes, and quasars; nebulae; star clusters; galaxies; cosmology, including the birth and death of the universe. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT092 or higher, or satisfactory district placement. |
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Course Notes: AST106, AST111, and AST112 cover three areas of Astronomy. These courses can be taken in any order or combination. 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. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26873 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
TuTh |
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM |
Open 9 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 26873 must also register for lab 27542. |
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27705 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Open 12 of 24 |
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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 27705 must also register for lab 27706. |
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27542 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lab
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01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
TuTh |
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM |
Open 9 of 24 |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 27542 must also register for lecture 26873. |
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27706 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Open 12 of 24 |
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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 27706 must also register for lecture 27705. |
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Degrees & Awards
B.S. Physics with Astrophysics option, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 1993
M.S. Physics / Astrophysics, Arizona State University, 1998
Ph.D. Physics / Astrophysics, Arizona State University, 2004
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