Michael Scott

Residential Faculty - Chemistry

Physical Science

Office: RDM-S Saguaro - Room: 256

480-654-7721

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
11:00 AM - 12:10 PM12:30 PM - 1:30 PM11:00 AM - 12:00 PM9:30 AM - 10:30 AM11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    By appointment

Office hours Monday through Thursday will be held on the Red Mountain campus in the Saguaro building (S-256).

If you are not available to meet in person you can join my office hours through Webex (https://maricopa.webex.com/meet/mscott1).

I am available other times during the day (in-person or virtually) but you will need to email for an appointment (michael.scott@mesacc.edu).

Classes Taught

Fall 2024

CHM130 Fundamental Chemistry 3 Credits

A survey of the fundamentals of general chemistry. Emphasis on essential concepts and problem solving techniques. Basic principles of measurement, chemical bonding, structure and reactions, nomenclature, and the chemistry of acids and bases. Preparation for students taking more advanced courses in chemistry.

Prerequisites: C/better in [(CHM100 or hgh schl algebra or MAT140/hghr or EdReady Quant&Stat 70/hghr or Coll Alg 80/hghr) and (RDG100 or RDG100LL or hghr or eligibility for CRE101 as indicated by appropriate reading placemnt)] or permission of the dept.

Course Notes: It is highly encouraged that you attend the FREE MCC Chemistry 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 Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
14142
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024
MoWe
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM

Class Started

14058
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024
TuTh
8:00 AM – 9:15 AM

Class Started

CHM130LL Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credits

Laboratory experience in support of CHM130.

A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM130.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15302
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lab
08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024
Tu
9:30 AM – 12:20 PM

Class Started

Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

14913
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lab
08/21/2024 – 12/13/2024
We
8:00 AM – 10:50 AM

Class Started

Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credits

Laboratory experience in support of CHM150 or CHM151.

A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
14084
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lab
08/22/2024 – 12/13/2024
Th
11:00 AM – 1:45 PM

Class Started

Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Spring 2025

CHM130 Fundamental Chemistry 3 Credits

A survey of the fundamentals of general chemistry. Emphasis on essential concepts and problem solving techniques. Basic principles of measurement, chemical bonding, structure and reactions, nomenclature, and the chemistry of acids and bases. Preparation for students taking more advanced courses in chemistry.

Prerequisites: C/better in [(CHM100 or hgh schl algebra or MAT140/hghr or EdReady Quant&Stat 70/hghr or Coll Alg 80/hghr) and (RDG100 or RDG100LL or hghr or eligibility for CRE101 as indicated by appropriate reading placemnt)] or permission of the dept.

Course Notes: CHM130 is lecture only. Students who need a lab must take CHM130LL.

It is highly encouraged that you attend the FREE MCC Chemistry 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 Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26784
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
8:00 AM – 9:15 AM

Open

5 of 36
Seats Available

CHM130LL Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credits

Laboratory experience in support of CHM130.

A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM130.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26786
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lab
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
Tu
9:30 AM – 12:20 PM

Closed

26790
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lab
01/16/2025 – 05/09/2025
Th
9:30 AM – 12:20 PM

Open

12 of 24
Seats Available

CHM230 Fundamental Organic Chemistry 3 Credits

Chemistry of representative groups of organic compounds, emphasizing biological applications.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CHM130 and CHM130LL) or (CHM150 or CHM151 and CHM151LL), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28260
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM

Open

16 of 18
Seats Available

CHM230LL Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credits

Laboratory experience in support of CHM230.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM130LL or CHM151LL, or equivalent. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM230.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28261
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lab
01/15/2025 – 05/09/2025
We
7:10 PM – 9:50 PM

Open

16 of 18
Seats Available

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