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Mark Somers, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Physics

Physical Science

Physical Science

Office: PS 15 - Room: 221

480-461-7005

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM1:30 PM - 2:30 PM3:00 PM - 4:00 PM1:30 PM - 2:30 PM3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Online

Online

Online

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Tuesday, Thursday Office hours are held in person at PS221 and via WebEx videoconference.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday Office hours are held via WebEx videoconference at:

https://maricopa.webex.com/meet/msomers

Classes Taught

Spring 2025

PHY112 General Physics II 4 Credits

Includes electricity, electromagnetism, and modern physics.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PHY111.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26852

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Class Ended

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.

This course may require in person proctored assessments or exams that will be administered at Mesa Community College at no charge. Proctoring services not administered at Mesa Community College may be used and students are responsible for any additional costs incurred. Contact the instructor for further details.

Class 26852 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

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

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 26852 must also register for .
26853

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Class Ended

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.

This course may require in person proctored assessments or exams that will be administered at Mesa Community College at no charge. Proctoring services not administered at Mesa Community College may be used and students are responsible for any additional costs incurred. Contact the instructor for further details.

Class 26853 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 26853 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 Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26854

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Class Ended

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.

This course may require in person proctored assessments or exams that will be administered at Mesa Community College at no charge. Proctoring services not administered at Mesa Community College may be used and students are responsible for any additional costs incurred. Contact the instructor for further details.

Class 26854 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

This class is a Zero-Textbook-Cost Course, also known as a "Z Class." You will have access to class materials online without having to purchase a textbook.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 26854 must also register for .
26855

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Class Ended

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.

This course may require in person proctored assessments or exams that will be administered at Mesa Community College at no charge. Proctoring services not administered at Mesa Community College may be used and students are responsible for any additional costs incurred. Contact the instructor for further details.

Class 26855 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

This class is a Zero-Textbook-Cost Course, also known as a "Z Class." You will have access to class materials online without having to purchase a textbook.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 26855 must also register for .
PHY131 University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism 4 Credits

Electric charge and current, electric and magnetic fields in vacuum and in materials, and induction. AC circuits, displacement current, and electromagnetic waves.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department or Division and PHY121. Corequisites: MAT241 or permission of Department or Division.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28667

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Class Ended

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.

This course may require in person proctored assessments or exams that will be administered at Mesa Community College at no charge. Proctoring services not administered at Mesa Community College may be used and students are responsible for any additional costs incurred. Contact the instructor for further details.

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

Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 28667 must also register for .
28668

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Class Ended

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.

This course may require in person proctored assessments or exams that will be administered at Mesa Community College at no charge. Proctoring services not administered at Mesa Community College may be used and students are responsible for any additional costs incurred. Contact the instructor for further details.

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

Class 28668 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28668 must also register for .

Fall 2025

PHY112 General Physics II 4 Credits

Includes electricity, electromagnetism, and modern physics.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PHY111.

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. Click here for more information and to register.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
23827

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

27 of 30
Seats Available

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.

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

Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 23827 must also register for .
23828

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

27 of 30
Seats Available

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 may contact instructor at [email protected]

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 23828 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 Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
22813

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

17 of 30
Seats Available

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.

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

This course requires one or more in-person proctored test(s) on date(s) listed in the syllabus. There may be an additional cost associated with taking the exam in-person off the campus where the class is offered.

This course has in-person exams on the following dates: 9/15/25, 10/6/25, 10/27/25, 11/17/25, 12/15/25.

Class 22813 Students will need access to their own computer, webcam, and microphone for this class. Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 22813 must also register for .
24700

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

29 of 30
Seats Available

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.

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

This course requires one or more in-person proctored test(s) on date(s) listed in the syllabus. There may be an additional cost associated with taking the exam in-person off the campus where the class is offered.

This course has in-person exams on the following dates: 9/15/25, 10/6/25, 10/27/25, 11/17/25, 12/15/25

Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 24700 must also register for .
22814

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

17 of 30
Seats Available

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.

This course has in-person exams on the following dates: 9/15/25, 10/6/25, 10/27/25, 11/17/25, 12/15/25

Class 22814 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 22814 must also register for .
24701

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

29 of 30
Seats Available

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.

This course has in-person exams on the following dates: 9/15/25, 10/6/25, 10/27/25, 11/17/25, 12/15/25

Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 24701 must also register for .

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