Timothy Minger, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Chemistry

Physical Science

Office: PS 15 - Room: 216

480-461-7442

Office Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
 

I am available during the times listed in these locations:

Monday, Wednesday: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., PS 109

Tuesday: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., PS 216

Thursday: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., PS 231

Classes Taught

Fall 2026

CHM235 General Organic Chemistry I 3 Credits

Rigorous introduction to chemistry of carbon-containing compounds. Reaction mechanisms and recent methods of synthesis emphasized.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CHM152 and CHM152LL), or CHM152AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17613
Dobson Campus

PS 231

In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
TuTh
4:25 PM – 5:40 PM

Closed

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

Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.

CHM235LL General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credits

Laboratory experience in support of CHM235.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM235 or Corequisites: CHM235. Completion of prerequisites within the last two years recommended.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17614
Dobson Campus

PS 226

PS 228

In-Person
Lab
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
Tu
5:45 PM – 9:35 PM

Closed

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

Students will begin lab in Room PS 228 each week.

17616
Dobson Campus

PS 226

PS 228

In-Person
Lab
08/27/2026 – 12/18/2026
Th
12:00 PM – 3:50 PM

Class Started

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

Students will begin lab in Room PS 228 each week.

CHM236 General Organic Chemistry II 3 Credits

Study of chemistry of carbon-containing compounds continued. Structural determination and additional reaction mechanisms and modern methods of synthesis emphasized.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CHM235 and CHM235LL) or CHM235AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17617
Dobson Campus

PS 109

In-Person
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
MoWe
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM

Class Started

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

Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.

CHM236LL General Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1 Credits

Laboratory experience in support of CHM236.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM236 or Corequisites: CHM236. Completion of prerequisites within the last two years recommended.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17618
Dobson Campus

PS 226

PS 228

In-Person
Lab
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
Mo
1:30 PM – 5:20 PM

Class Started

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

Students will begin lab in Room PS 228 each week.

17619
Dobson Campus

PS 226

PS 235

In-Person
Lab
08/26/2026 – 12/18/2026
We
1:30 PM – 5:20 PM

Class Started

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

Students will begin lab in Room PS235 each week.

Spring 2027

CHM235 General Organic Chemistry I 3 Credits

Rigorous introduction to chemistry of carbon-containing compounds. Reaction mechanisms and recent methods of synthesis emphasized.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CHM152 and CHM152LL), or CHM152AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
10605
Dobson Campus

PS 109

In-Person
Lecture
01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027
MoWe
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM

Closed

Notes: Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.

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

CHM235LL General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credits

Laboratory experience in support of CHM235.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM235 or Corequisites: CHM235. Completion of prerequisites within the last two years recommended.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
10620
Dobson Campus

PS 226

PS 228

In-Person
Lab
01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027
We
1:30 PM – 5:20 PM

Closed

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

Students will begin lab each week in PS228.

CHM236 General Organic Chemistry II 3 Credits

Study of chemistry of carbon-containing compounds continued. Structural determination and additional reaction mechanisms and modern methods of synthesis emphasized.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CHM235 and CHM235LL) or CHM235AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
10657
Dobson Campus

PS 109

In-Person
Lecture
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
TuTh
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM

Closed

Notes: Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.

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

CHM236LL General Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1 Credits

Laboratory experience in support of CHM236.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM236 or Corequisites: CHM236. Completion of prerequisites within the last two years recommended.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
11623
Dobson Campus

PS 226

PS 228

In-Person
Lab
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
Tu
1:30 PM – 5:20 PM

Open

7 of 18
Seats Available

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

Students will begin lab each week in PS228.

11998
Dobson Campus

PS 226

PS 228

In-Person
Lab
01/21/2027 – 05/14/2027
Th
1:30 PM – 5:20 PM

Open

3 of 18
Seats Available

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

Students will begin lab each week in PS228.

Degrees & Awards

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

Ph.D., University of Colorado, Boulder

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