Owen Michael Dix, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Physics

Physical Science

Office: PS 15 - Room: 215

480-461-7016

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM10:45 AM - 12:00 PM1:15 PM - 2:30 PM10:45 AM - 12:00 PM 

1:15 - 2:30pm Mon, Wed Office Hr located in PS107, at Southern & Dobson Campus

10:45 - 12:00pm Tue, Thu Office Hrs located in PV105, at Red Mountain Campus

Other office hours are available by appointment.

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
26850
Dobson Campus

PS107 - Astronomy/Physics Lab

In-Person
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Class Started

Notes: 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 26850 must also register for .

26851
Dobson Campus

PS107 - Astronomy/Physics Lab

In-Person
Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Class Started

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 26851 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
26869
Dobson Campus

PS106 - Physics Laboratory

In-Person
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
7:30 AM – 8:45 AM

Closed

Notes: 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 26869 must also register for .

26877
Red Mountain Campus
In-Person
Lecture
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
8:00 AM – 9:15 AM

Class Started

Notes: 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 26877 must also register for .

26870
Dobson Campus

PS106 - Physics Laboratory

In-Person
Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/08/2025
MoWe
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Closed

Notes: 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 26870 must also register for .

26860
Red Mountain Campus
In-Person
Lab
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
9:30 AM – 10:45 AM

Class Started

Notes: 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 26860 must also register for .

Fall 2025

PHY101 Introduction to Physics 4 Credits

A survey of physics emphasizing applications of physics to modern life.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT090, or higher level mathematics course, or eligibility for MAT120 or higher as indicated by appropriate placement.

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. 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
22820
Dobson Campus

PS103- Integrated Physics Lec

In-Person
Lecture
08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025
TuTh
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Open

17 of 30
Seats Available

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

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 22820 must also register for .

22825
Dobson Campus

PS103- Integrated Physics Lec

In-Person
Lab
08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025
TuTh
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Open

17 of 30
Seats Available

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 22825 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
22807
Dobson Campus

PS106 - Physics Laboratory

In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
MoWe
7:30 AM – 8:45 AM

Open

10 of 24
Seats Available

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

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 22807 must also register for .

22809
Dobson Campus

PS106 - Physics Laboratory

In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
MoWe
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Open

19 of 24
Seats Available

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

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 22809 must also register for .

22808
Dobson Campus

PS106 - Physics Laboratory

In-Person
Lab
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
MoWe
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Open

10 of 24
Seats Available

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 22808 must also register for .

22810
Dobson Campus

PS106 - Physics Laboratory

In-Person
Lab
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
MoWe
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Open

19 of 24
Seats Available

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 22810 must also register for .

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