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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
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM12:00 PM - 12:55 PM6:00 PM - 7:00 PM12:00 PM - 12:55 PM6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Online

 

Online

 

Online

Tuesday, Thursday Office hours are held in PS221

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

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

Classes Taught

Fall 2023

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
33564

Live Online
Live Online
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
Mo
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Class Started

Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. 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 33564 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 33564 Students may contact instructor at: mark.somers@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 33564 must also register for .
18190

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023

Class Started

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 18190 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 18190 Students may contact instructor at: mark.somers@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 18190 must also register for .
18189

Live Online
Live Online
Lab
08/23/2023 - 12/15/2023
We
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Class Started

Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. 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 18189 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 18189 Students may contact instructor at: mark.somers@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 18189 must also register for .
18191

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023

Class Started

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 18191 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 18191 Students may contact instructor at: mark.somers@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 18191 must also register for .
PHY241 University Physics III: Thermodynamics, Optics, and Wave Phenomena 4 Credits

Heat, entropy, and laws of thermodynamics; wave propagation; geometrical and physical optics; introduction to special relativity.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PHY116 or PHY131 or permission of Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
19593
Dobson Campus

PS106 - Physics Laboratory
In Person
Lecture
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Class Started

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 19593 must also register for .
19594
Dobson Campus

PS106 - Physics Laboratory
In Person
Lab
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Class Started

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 19594 must also register for .

Spring 2024

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 or PHY111 and PHY112 suggested but not required.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27419

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024

Open

23 of 24
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 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 27419 Students may contact instructor at: mark.somers@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 27419 must also register for .
27849

Live Online
Live Online
Lab
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
We
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Open

24 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. 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 27849 Students may contact instructor at: mark.somers@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 27849 must also register for .
27420

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024

Open

23 of 24
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 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 27420 Students may contact instructor at: mark.somers@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 27420 must also register for .
PHY241 University Physics III: Thermodynamics, Optics, and Wave Phenomena 4 Credits

Heat, entropy, and laws of thermodynamics; wave propagation; geometrical and physical optics; introduction to special relativity.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PHY116 or PHY131 or permission of Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28884
Dobson Campus

PS108 - Physical Science/Engin
In Person
Lecture
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024
TuTh
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Open

24 of 24
Seats Available

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 28884 must also register for .
28885
Dobson Campus

PS108 - Physical Science/Engin
In Person
Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024
TuTh
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Open

24 of 24
Seats Available

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28885 must also register for .

Spring Flex Start 2024

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 or PHY111 and PHY112 suggested but not required.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27427

Live Online
Live Online
Lecture
01/22/2024 - 05/10/2024
Mo
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Open

24 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. 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 27427 Students may contact instructor at: mark.somers@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 27427 must also register for .

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