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AST111: Introduction to Solar System Astronomy
– 4 credits
Introduction to astronomy for the non-science major. The scientific method, properties of light, astronomical instruments, our Solar System and solar systems around other stars. Includes hands-on astronomical observations and laboratory exercises. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT092 or higher, or satisfactory district placement.
General Education Designations: SQ
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
15289
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
5/26 – 6/25
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
- J. Hall
Closed
No seats available
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Costs include AST Course Fee: $30.00
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Notes
Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
Class 15289 costs include AST Course Fee: $30
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 15289 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 15290 held Online (J. Hall) (CLOSED/FULL)
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
AST112: Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology
– 4 credits
Introduction to astronomy for the non-science major. Structure and evolution of stars; supernovae, black holes, and quasars; nebulae; star clusters; galaxies; cosmology, including the birth and death of the universe. Note: Note that AST111 is not a prerequisite for this course. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT092 or higher, or satisfactory district placement.
General Education Designations: SQ
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
15217
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
6/29 – 7/30
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
- J. Hall
Open
10 of 23 seats available
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Costs include AST Course Fee: $30.00
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Notes
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
Class 15217 costs include AST Course Fee: $30
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 15217 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 15218 held Online (J. Hall)
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
BIO100: Biology Concepts
– 4 credits
This course will introduce students to the basic principles and concepts of biology, from the smallest molecules to the largest ecosystems. Students will learn about the methods of scientific inquiry that biologists use to study life. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: SQ
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
16160
Paradise Valley
Life Science Bldg 203 - lec
In Person
5/26 – 6/25
Summer 2026
M,Tu,W,Th
10:30AM – 12:30PM
- J. Naylor
Open
19 of 24 seats available
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Costs include BIO Course Fee: $40.00
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Notes
Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
Class 16160 costs include BIO Course Fee: $40
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 16160 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 16161 held Mon/Tue/Wed from 1:00PM to 3:30PM at LIFESC 106 (J. Naylor)
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Book Information
14945
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
- J. Corbet
Open
6 of 24 seats available
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Notes
Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 14945 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 14954 held Online (J. Corbet)
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BIO156: Introductory Biology for Allied Health
– 4 credits
An introductory biology course for allied health majors with an emphasis on humans. Topics include fundamental concepts of cell biology, histology, microbiology, and genetics. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college level chemistry is strongly recommended.
General Education Designations: SQ
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
14952
Paradise Valley
Life Science Bldg 106 - lab
Hybrid In-Person
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026
Tu,Th
9:00AM – 11:30AM
- M. Zein-Hammoud PhD
Open
14 of 24 seats available
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Costs include BIO Course Fee: $40.00
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Notes
Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
Hybrid Class meets in-person on campus at the designated location, days and times. Additional online work will be required. This type of class is designed for highly motivated, self disciplined, technology-literate students; requires reliable Web and e-mail address for communication and assignments outside of the classroom. Contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Class 14952 costs include BIO Course Fee: $40
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 14952 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 14953 held from (TBA) to (TBA) at ONLINE (M. Zein-Hammoud PhD)
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
15302
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
- D. Browning
Closed
No seats available
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Notes
Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 15302 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 15303 held Online (D. Browning) (CLOSED/FULL)
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
BIO160: Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
– 4 credits
Principles of scientific method. Structural organization, homeostasis and control mechanisms of the body. Specific chemistry concepts. Structure and function of the major systems of the body. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: SQ
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
15304
Paradise Valley
Life Science Bldg 107 - lab
Hybrid In-Person
5/27 – 7/16
Summer 2026
M,W
10:30AM – 11:45AM
- R. Marx
Open
19 of 24 seats available
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Costs include BIO Course Fee: $40.00
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Notes
Hybrid Class meets in-person on campus at the designated location, days and times. Additional online work will be required. This type of class is designed for highly motivated, self disciplined, technology-literate students; requires reliable Web and e-mail address for communication and assignments outside of the classroom. Contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Class 15304 costs include BIO Course Fee: $40
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 15304 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 15305 held from (TBA) to (TBA) at ONLINE (R. Marx)
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Book Information
15202
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
- S. Kramer
Open
6 of 24 seats available
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Notes
Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 15202 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 15203 held Online (S. Kramer)
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Book Information
BIO181: General Biology (Majors) I
– 4 credits
The study and principles of structure and function of organisms at the molecular and cellular levels. A detailed exploration of the chemistry of life, the cell, and genetics. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended.
General Education Designations: SQ
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
15306
Paradise Valley
Life Science Bldg 202 - lec
In Person
5/26 – 6/25
Summer 2026
M,Tu,W,Th
7:30AM – 9:30AM
- B. Wilde
Open
15 of 24 seats available
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Costs include BIO Course Fee: $40.00
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Notes
Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
Class 15306 costs include BIO Course Fee: $40
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 15306 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 15307 held Mon/Tue/Wed from 10:00AM to 12:30PM at LIFESC 101 (B. Wilde)
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Book Information
14989
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
- I. Kremer
Open
2 of 24 seats available
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Notes
Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 14989 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 14990 held Online (I. Kremer)
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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. Note: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with: CHM130LL. Arizona Shared Unique Number SUN# CHM 1130 in combination with: CHM130LL. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM130 and CHM130LL, or CHM130AA. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM100, or high school algebra, or MAT140 or higher, or an EdReady-Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics score of 70 or higher, or an EdReady-College Algebra score of 80 or higher) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101 as indicated by appropriate reading placement)], or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.
General Education Designations: SQ
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
15221
Paradise Valley
G 137 - Classroom
In Person
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026
Tu,Th
9:00AM – 12:00PM
- J. Gonzalez-Gonzalez
Open
17 of 24 seats available
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Notes
Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
15219
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
- J. Olander
Open
3 of 23 seats available
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Notes
Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
The course may be completed in as little as five weeks for students working at an accelerated pace.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
15220
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
- J. Olander
Open
10 of 23 seats available
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Notes
Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
The course may be completed in as little as five weeks for students working at an accelerated pace.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
CHM130AA: Fundamental Chemistry with Lab
– 4 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. Note: Student may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM130 and CHM130LL, or CHM130AA. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM100, or high school algebra, or MAT140 or higher, or an EdReady-Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics score of 70 or higher, or an EdReady-College Algebra score of 80 or higher) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101 as indicated by appropriate reading placement)], or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.
General Education Designations: SQ
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
14975
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
5/26 – 6/25
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
- S. Bains
Open
1 of 23 seats available
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Notes
Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
Maricopa Community Colleges does not offer fully virtual / computer-based CHM laboratory experiences. Students in this section will be required to purchase distance-learning lab supplies and perform hands-on exercises that are equivalent to in-person lab sections.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 14975 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 14976 held Online (S. Bains)
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
15138
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
6/29 – 7/30
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
- S. Bains
Open
12 of 23 seats available
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Notes
Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
Maricopa Community Colleges does not offer fully virtual / computer-based CHM laboratory experiences. Students in this section will be required to purchase distance-learning lab supplies and perform hands-on exercises that are equivalent to in-person lab sections.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 15138 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 15139 held Online (S. Bains)
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
CHM130LL: Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory
– 1 credit
Laboratory experience in support of CHM130. Note: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with: CHM130. Arizona Shared Unique Number SUN# CHM 1130 in combination with: CHM130. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM130 and CHM130LL, or CHM130AA. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM130.
General Education Designations: SQ
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
15225
Paradise Valley
H 103 - Lab
In Person
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026
Tu,Th
12:30PM – 3:30PM
- J. Gonzalez-Gonzalez
Open
15 of 24 seats available
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Costs include CHM Course Fee: $35.00
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Notes
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
Class 15225 costs include CHM Course Fee: $35
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Book Information
15223
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
- J. Olander
Open
5 of 23 seats available
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Notes
Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
Maricopa Community Colleges does not offer fully virtual / computer-based CHM laboratory experiences. Students in this section will be required to purchase distance-learning lab supplies and perform hands-on exercises that are equivalent to in-person lab sections.
Distance learning lab supplies will be an additional cost of approximately $100.
The course may be completed in as little as five weeks for students working at an accelerated pace.
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Book Information
15224
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
- J. Olander
Open
13 of 23 seats available
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Notes
Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
The course may be completed in as little as five weeks for students working at an accelerated pace.
Distance learning lab supplies will be an additional cost of approximately $100.
Maricopa Community Colleges does not offer fully virtual / computer-based CHM laboratory experiences. Students in this section will be required to purchase distance-learning lab supplies and perform hands-on exercises that are equivalent to in-person lab sections.
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Textbook info pending
CHM151: General Chemistry I
– 3 credits
Detailed study of principles of chemistry for science majors and students in pre-professional curricula. Note: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with: CHM151LL. Arizona Shared Unique Number SUN# CHM 1151 in combination with: CHM151LL. Completion of all prerequisites within the last two years is recommended. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM150 and CHM151LL, or CHM151 and CHM151LL, or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.
General Education Designations: SQ
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
15291
Paradise Valley
H 101 - Classroom
In Person
5/27 – 7/16
Summer 2026
M,W
9:00AM – 12:00PM
- J. Gonzalez-Gonzalez
Open
6 of 24 seats available
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Notes
Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
CHM151LL: General Chemistry I Laboratory
– 1 credit
Laboratory experience in support of CHM150 or CHM151. Note: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with: CHM150 or CHM151. Arizona Shared Unique Number SUN# CHM 1151 in combination with: CHM150 or CHM151. Student may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM150 and CHM151LL, or CHM151 and CHM151LL, or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151.
General Education Designations: SQ
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
15292
Paradise Valley
H 127 - Lab
In Person
5/27 – 7/16
Summer 2026
M,W
12:30PM – 3:30PM
- J. Gonzalez-Gonzalez
Open
7 of 24 seats available
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Costs include CHM Course Fee: $35.00
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Notes
Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
Class 15292 costs include CHM Course Fee: $35
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
CHM152AA: General Chemistry II with Lab
– 4 credits
A study of the chemical properties of the major groups of elements, equilibrium theory, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and other selected topics. Note: Completion of prerequisites within the last two years recommended. Student may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM152 and CHM152LL, or CHM152AA. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.
General Education Designations: SQ
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
16168
Paradise Valley
H 128 - Lab
Hybrid In-Person
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026
Tu,Th
9:00AM – 12:00PM
- L. Stearns
Open
6 of 24 seats available
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Notes
Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 16168 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 16169 held Tue/Thu from (TBA) to (TBA) at LAB, Lab fees $35 (L. Stearns)
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
FOR105: Forensic Science: Physical Evidence
– 4 credits
Scientific analysis and examination of physical evidence for forensic purposes. Covers fingerprints, shoe prints, tool marks, glass, soil and mineral evidence, firearms identification, paint chips, and arson and explosive evidence. Includes the history of forensic science, functions of the crime lab and criminalist career specialties. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: SQ
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
15015
Paradise Valley
M 107 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
6/16 – 7/30
Summer 2026
Tu
4:45PM – 6:15PM
- M. Holbrook
Open
20 of 32 seats available
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Costs include FOR Course Fee: $79.00
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Notes
Hybrid Class meets in-person on campus at the designated location, days and times. Additional online work will be required. This type of class is designed for highly motivated, self disciplined, technology-literate students; requires reliable Web and e-mail address for communication and assignments outside of the classroom. Contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Class Meets for Seven (7) Weeks
Class 15015 costs include FOR Course Fee: $79
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 15015 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 15016 held Tue from 6:30PM to 8:30PM at M 107 (M. Holbrook)
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Book Information
GLG101IN: Physical Geology: Dynamic Earth
– 4 credits
Introduction to Earth's materials, surface and internal geologic processes, plate tectonics and geologic time. Includes practical experience in rock and mineral identification, topographic maps, and applied problems in geology. Prerequisites: None. Note: Enrollment in both a GLG101IN lecture section and a GLG101IN laboratory section is required. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: GLG101 and GLG103 or GLG101IN.
General Education Designations: SQ
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
16207
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
- H. Birkmann
Open
14 of 23 seats available
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Notes
Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 16207 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 16208 held Online (H. Birkmann)
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Book Information
16209
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
- H. Birkmann
Open
23 of 23 seats available
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Notes
Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 16209 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 16210 held Online (H. Birkmann)
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Book Information
GPH113: Physical Geography: Atmosphere, Lithosphere, Water, and Hazards
– 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 / ecosystems, landform processes; mountain building and erosion by rivers, glaciers, waves, wind, and using various topographic mapping data.
Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: SQ
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
16158
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
- K. Hill
Open
16 of 23 seats available
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Notes
Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 16158 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 16159 held Online (K. Hill)
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
PHY101: Introduction to Physics
– 4 credits
A survey of physics emphasizing applications of physics to modern life. Note: Students may receive credit for only one of the following: PHY101 or PHY101AA. 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.
General Education Designations: SQ
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
14947
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
5/26 – 7/30
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
- C. Durandet
Open
3 of 23 seats available
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Notes
Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 14947 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 14950 held Online (C. Durandet)
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Book Information
14982
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
6/29 – 7/30
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
- C. Durandet
- M. Swingler
Open
18 of 23 seats available
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Notes
Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 14982 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 14983 held Online (C. Durandet, M. Swingler)
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Book Information
PHY111: General Physics I
– 4 credits
Includes motion, energy, and properties of matter. Note: PHY111 is recommended for preprofessional and suggested for certain other majors. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: PHY111 or PHY111AA. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT182 or MAT187 or MAT188 or MAT220 or MAT221 or eligibility for MAT220 as indicated by appropriate placement or one year high school Trigonometry with a grade of C or better or permission of Department or Division.
General Education Designations: SQ
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
15197
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
5/26 – 6/25
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
- C. Durandet
Closed
No seats available
-
Notes
Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
The two exam dates, times, and modalities are shown below. They will not change. Students should block these times on their schedule prior to registering for the course. Exams cannot be rescheduled for any reason.
Please note one exam is in-person and one exam is online.
Exam #1: Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM, In Person, KSC1000A at Paradise Valley Community College Union Hills Campus
Exam #2: Thursday, 25 June 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM, Online via Respondus Lockdown Browser + Webcam
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 15197 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 15227 held Online (C. Durandet)
-
Textbook info pending
14948
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
5/26 – 6/25
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
- C. Durandet
Closed
No seats available
-
Notes
Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
The two exam dates, times, and modalities are shown below. They will not change. Students should block these times on their schedule prior to registering for the course. Exams cannot be rescheduled for any reason.
Please note one exam is in-person and one exam is online.
Exam #1: Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM, In Person, KSC1000A at Paradise Valley Community College Union Hills Campus
Exam #2: Thursday, 25 June 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM, Online via Respondus Lockdown Browser + Webcam
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 14948 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 14951 held Online (C. Durandet) (CLOSED/FULL)
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
AST111: Introduction to Solar System Astronomy – 4 credits
Introduction to astronomy for the non-science major. The scientific method, properties of light, astronomical instruments, our Solar System and solar systems around other stars. Includes hands-on astronomical observations and laboratory exercises. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT092 or higher, or satisfactory district placement.
General Education Designations: SQ
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15289
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
5/26 – 6/25
Summer 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Closed
No seats available |
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AST112: Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology – 4 credits
Introduction to astronomy for the non-science major. Structure and evolution of stars; supernovae, black holes, and quasars; nebulae; star clusters; galaxies; cosmology, including the birth and death of the universe. Note: Note that AST111 is not a prerequisite for this course. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT092 or higher, or satisfactory district placement.
General Education Designations: SQ
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15217
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
6/29 – 7/30
Summer 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
10 of 23 seats available |
|
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BIO100: Biology Concepts – 4 credits
This course will introduce students to the basic principles and concepts of biology, from the smallest molecules to the largest ecosystems. Students will learn about the methods of scientific inquiry that biologists use to study life. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: SQ
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16160
|
Paradise Valley
Life Science Bldg 203 - lec |
In Person
|
5/26 – 6/25
Summer 2026 |
M,Tu,W,Th
|
10:30AM – 12:30PM
|
|
Open
19 of 24 seats available |
|
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|
14945
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
6 of 24 seats available |
|
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BIO156: Introductory Biology for Allied Health – 4 credits
An introductory biology course for allied health majors with an emphasis on humans. Topics include fundamental concepts of cell biology, histology, microbiology, and genetics. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college level chemistry is strongly recommended.
General Education Designations: SQ
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14952
|
Paradise Valley
Life Science Bldg 106 - lab |
Hybrid In-Person
|
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026 |
Tu,Th
|
9:00AM – 11:30AM
|
|
Open
14 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
15302
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Closed
No seats available |
|
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BIO160: Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology – 4 credits
Principles of scientific method. Structural organization, homeostasis and control mechanisms of the body. Specific chemistry concepts. Structure and function of the major systems of the body. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: SQ
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15304
|
Paradise Valley
Life Science Bldg 107 - lab |
Hybrid In-Person
|
5/27 – 7/16
Summer 2026 |
M,W
|
10:30AM – 11:45AM
|
|
Open
19 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
15202
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
6 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
BIO181: General Biology (Majors) I – 4 credits
The study and principles of structure and function of organisms at the molecular and cellular levels. A detailed exploration of the chemistry of life, the cell, and genetics. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended.
General Education Designations: SQ
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15306
|
Paradise Valley
Life Science Bldg 202 - lec |
In Person
|
5/26 – 6/25
Summer 2026 |
M,Tu,W,Th
|
7:30AM – 9:30AM
|
|
Open
15 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
14989
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
2 of 24 seats available |
|
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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. Note: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with: CHM130LL. Arizona Shared Unique Number SUN# CHM 1130 in combination with: CHM130LL. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM130 and CHM130LL, or CHM130AA. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM100, or high school algebra, or MAT140 or higher, or an EdReady-Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics score of 70 or higher, or an EdReady-College Algebra score of 80 or higher) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101 as indicated by appropriate reading placement)], or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.
General Education Designations: SQ
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15221
|
Paradise Valley
G 137 - Classroom |
In Person
|
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026 |
Tu,Th
|
9:00AM – 12:00PM
|
|
Open
17 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
15219
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
3 of 23 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
15220
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
10 of 23 seats available |
|
|||||||
CHM130AA: Fundamental Chemistry with Lab – 4 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. Note: Student may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM130 and CHM130LL, or CHM130AA. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM100, or high school algebra, or MAT140 or higher, or an EdReady-Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics score of 70 or higher, or an EdReady-College Algebra score of 80 or higher) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101 as indicated by appropriate reading placement)], or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.
General Education Designations: SQ
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14975
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
5/26 – 6/25
Summer 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
1 of 23 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
15138
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
6/29 – 7/30
Summer 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
12 of 23 seats available |
|
|||||||
CHM130LL: Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory – 1 credit
Laboratory experience in support of CHM130. Note: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with: CHM130. Arizona Shared Unique Number SUN# CHM 1130 in combination with: CHM130. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM130 and CHM130LL, or CHM130AA. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM130.
General Education Designations: SQ
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15225
|
Paradise Valley
H 103 - Lab |
In Person
|
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026 |
Tu,Th
|
12:30PM – 3:30PM
|
|
Open
15 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
15223
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
5 of 23 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
15224
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
13 of 23 seats available |
|
|||||||
CHM151: General Chemistry I – 3 credits
Detailed study of principles of chemistry for science majors and students in pre-professional curricula. Note: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with: CHM151LL. Arizona Shared Unique Number SUN# CHM 1151 in combination with: CHM151LL. Completion of all prerequisites within the last two years is recommended. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM150 and CHM151LL, or CHM151 and CHM151LL, or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.
General Education Designations: SQ
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15291
|
Paradise Valley
H 101 - Classroom |
In Person
|
5/27 – 7/16
Summer 2026 |
M,W
|
9:00AM – 12:00PM
|
|
Open
6 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
CHM151LL: General Chemistry I Laboratory – 1 credit
Laboratory experience in support of CHM150 or CHM151. Note: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with: CHM150 or CHM151. Arizona Shared Unique Number SUN# CHM 1151 in combination with: CHM150 or CHM151. Student may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM150 and CHM151LL, or CHM151 and CHM151LL, or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151.
General Education Designations: SQ
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15292
|
Paradise Valley
H 127 - Lab |
In Person
|
5/27 – 7/16
Summer 2026 |
M,W
|
12:30PM – 3:30PM
|
|
Open
7 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
CHM152AA: General Chemistry II with Lab – 4 credits
A study of the chemical properties of the major groups of elements, equilibrium theory, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and other selected topics. Note: Completion of prerequisites within the last two years recommended. Student may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM152 and CHM152LL, or CHM152AA. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.
General Education Designations: SQ
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16168
|
Paradise Valley
H 128 - Lab |
Hybrid In-Person
|
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026 |
Tu,Th
|
9:00AM – 12:00PM
|
|
Open
6 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
FOR105: Forensic Science: Physical Evidence – 4 credits
Scientific analysis and examination of physical evidence for forensic purposes. Covers fingerprints, shoe prints, tool marks, glass, soil and mineral evidence, firearms identification, paint chips, and arson and explosive evidence. Includes the history of forensic science, functions of the crime lab and criminalist career specialties. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: SQ
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15015
|
Paradise Valley
M 107 - Classroom |
Hybrid In-Person
|
6/16 – 7/30
Summer 2026 |
Tu
|
4:45PM – 6:15PM
|
|
Open
20 of 32 seats available |
|
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GLG101IN: Physical Geology: Dynamic Earth – 4 credits
Introduction to Earth's materials, surface and internal geologic processes, plate tectonics and geologic time. Includes practical experience in rock and mineral identification, topographic maps, and applied problems in geology. Prerequisites: None. Note: Enrollment in both a GLG101IN lecture section and a GLG101IN laboratory section is required. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: GLG101 and GLG103 or GLG101IN.
General Education Designations: SQ
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16207
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
14 of 23 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
16209
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
23 of 23 seats available |
|
|||||||
GPH113: Physical Geography: Atmosphere, Lithosphere, Water, and Hazards – 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 / ecosystems, landform processes; mountain building and erosion by rivers, glaciers, waves, wind, and using various topographic mapping data.
Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: SQ
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16158
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
16 of 23 seats available |
|
|||||||
PHY101: Introduction to Physics – 4 credits
A survey of physics emphasizing applications of physics to modern life. Note: Students may receive credit for only one of the following: PHY101 or PHY101AA. 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.
General Education Designations: SQ
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14947
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
5/26 – 7/30
Summer 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
3 of 23 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
14982
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
6/29 – 7/30
Summer 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
18 of 23 seats available |
|
|||||||
PHY111: General Physics I – 4 credits
Includes motion, energy, and properties of matter. Note: PHY111 is recommended for preprofessional and suggested for certain other majors. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: PHY111 or PHY111AA. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT182 or MAT187 or MAT188 or MAT220 or MAT221 or eligibility for MAT220 as indicated by appropriate placement or one year high school Trigonometry with a grade of C or better or permission of Department or Division.
General Education Designations: SQ
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15197
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
5/26 – 6/25
Summer 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Closed
No seats available |
|
|||||||
|
14948
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
5/26 – 6/25
Summer 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Closed
No seats available |
|
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SUN# BIO1181