Niccole Villa Cerveny, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Geography & Sustainability

Program Director :

Cultural Science, Philosophy & Religious Studies

Office: SC 14 - Room: 63

480-461-7306

480-461-7306 (alt)

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM8:00 AM - 8:50 AM11:00 AM - 11:50 AM8:00 AM - 8:50 AM 
    By appointment

If you need to meet with me at a different time, please send me an email (niccole.cerveny@mesacc.edu) or a CANVAS Inbox message, so we can schedule an appointment or online meeting.

Classes Taught

Fall 2024

GPH113 Introduction to Physical Geography 4 Credits

Earth's physical processes and impacts on human environments via the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere. Topics and practical experiences include severe weather, climate change, biomes and ecosystems, landform processes; mountain building and erosion by rivers, glaciers, waves and wind, topographic maps. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15369
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024
MoWe
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Closed

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 15369 must also register for .

16101
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024
TuTh
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Class Started

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 16101 must also register for .

15370
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024
MoWe
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Closed

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 15370 must also register for .

16102
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024
TuTh
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Class Started

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 16102 must also register for .

Fall Flex Start 2024

GPH113 Introduction to Physical Geography 4 Credits

Earth's physical processes and impacts on human environments via the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere. Topics and practical experiences include severe weather, climate change, biomes and ecosystems, landform processes; mountain building and erosion by rivers, glaciers, waves and wind, topographic maps. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15259

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
09/03/2024 – 12/13/2024

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.

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 15259 must also register for lab 15260.

Students may contact instructor at: niccole.cerveny@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 15259 must also register for .

15260

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
09/03/2024 – 12/13/2024

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.

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 15260 must also register for lecture 15259.

Class 15260 Students may contact instructor at: niccole.cerveny@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 15260 must also register for .

Spring 2025

GCU121 World Geography I: Eastern Hemisphere 3 Credits

Description and analysis of spatial variations in culture, social, economic, and political phenomena in major world regions. Emphasis on the major cultural realms of Europe, North Africa, and Asia. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
32664

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 03/07/2025

Open

16 of 25
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: niccole.cerveny@mesacc.edu

GPH113 Introduction to Physical Geography 4 Credits

Earth's physical processes and impacts on human environments via the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere. Topics and practical experiences include severe weather, climate change, biomes and ecosystems, landform processes; mountain building and erosion by rivers, glaciers, waves and wind, topographic maps. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27974
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Open

17 of 25
Seats Available

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

iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 27974: is part of “iBelong” utilizing an iPad to complete coursework. Please visit our iBelong website for more information on student iPad checkouts. https://www.mesacc.edu/ibelong

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 27974 must also register for .

26305
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Open

16 of 25
Seats Available

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

iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 26305: is part of “iBelong” utilizing an iPad to complete coursework. Please visit our iBelong website for more information on student iPad checkouts. https://www.mesacc.edu/ibelong

Class 26305 Athlete Cohort

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 26305 must also register for .

27975
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Open

17 of 25
Seats Available

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 27975 must also register for .

26306
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Open

16 of 25
Seats Available

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

Class 26306 Athlete Cohort

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 26306 must also register for .

Spring Flex Start 2025

GPH230 Climate Change 3 Credits

Investigates natural and human effects on global, regional, and local scale climate variability; explores climate reconstruction, chronology, and theory from paleoclimate through modern times, and discusses implications for climate futures.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
31919

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025

Open

25 of 25
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.

Class 31919 students may contact instructor at niccole.cerveny@mesacc.edu

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