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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: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
32147
GateWay
IE Bldg - Classroom IE-2204
In Person
8/24 – 12/16
Fall 2026
M,W
8:00AM – 9:15AM
- P. Carman
Open
13 of 24 seats available
-
Costs include PHY Course Fee: $20.00
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Notes
In Person classes meet face to face on campus in designated classrooms at specified dates and times. CANVAS is used as the learning management system.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 32147 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 32148 held Mon/Wed from 9:30AM to 10:45AM at IE 3208 (P. Carman)
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Book Information
25731
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Ironwood Hall Rm 108
In Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M,W
8:30AM – 9:45AM
- L. Jorgensen
Closed
No seats available
-
Costs include PHY Course Fee: $5.00
-
Notes
Log into Canvas by the class start date at https://learn.maricopa.edu
Students must have access to a computer (PC, Mac, laptop, Chromebook, or iPad) with a working webcam, microphone, as well as reliable internet access.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 25731 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 25732 held Mon/Wed from 10:00AM to 11:15AM at IRN108 (L. Jorgensen) (CLOSED/FULL)
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Textbook info pending
23985
Estrella Mountain
Montezuma Engineer Lec Rm 209
In Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M,W
8:30AM – 9:45AM
- D. Desbien
Closed
No seats available
-
Costs include PHY Course Fee: $20.00
-
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.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 23985 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 23986 held Mon/Wed from 10:00AM to 11:15AM at MON 209 (D. Desbien) (CLOSED/FULL)
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
19798
GateWay
IE Bldg - Classroom IE-2211
In Person
8/24 – 12/16
Fall 2026
M,W
9:30AM – 10:45AM
- S. Jha
Open
4 of 24 seats available
-
Costs include PHY Course Fee: $20.00
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Notes
In Person classes meet face to face on campus in designated classrooms at specified dates and times. CANVAS is used as the learning management system.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 19798 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 19799 held Mon/Wed from 11:00AM to 12:15PM at IE 3208 (S. Jha)
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Book Information
24030
Estrella Mountain
Montezuma Engineer Lec Rm 209
In Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M,W
11:30AM – 12:45PM
- D. Desbien
Open
8 of 24 seats available
-
Costs include PHY Course Fee: $20.00
-
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.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 24030 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 24031 held Mon/Wed from 1:00PM to 2:15PM at MON 209 (D. Desbien)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
18119
Scottsdale
Natural Sciences Bldg., NS 404
In Person
9/9 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M,W
12:30PM – 1:55PM
- A. Chapman
Open
20 of 24 seats available
-
Notes
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
Free Tutoring is available for this course. Learn more about tutoring services offered at the Natural Sciences Tutoring Center at https://www.scottsdalecc.edu/students/tutoring/natural-sciences-tutoring-center Tutoring information: (480) 425-6726 or NSTutoringCenter@scottsdalecc.edu
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 18119 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 18108 held Mon/Wed from 2:00PM to 3:35PM at NS 404 (A. Chapman)
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Textbook info pending
24002
Estrella Mountain
Montezuma Science Lab Rm 120
In Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M,W
1:00PM – 2:15PM
- J. Hengesbach
Open
13 of 24 seats available
-
Costs include PHY Course Fee: $20.00
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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.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 24002 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 24003 held Mon/Wed from 2:30PM to 3:45PM at MON 120 (J. Hengesbach)
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
11908
Chandler-Gilbert: Williams Campus
Williams Thomas Hall Rm 106
Hybrid In-Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M,W
4:30PM – 5:45PM
- G. Elaqad
Closed
No seats available
-
Costs include PHY Course Fee: $5.00
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Notes
Class 11908 meets at CGCC Online Mondays from Aug 24 to Dec 18, 2026 from 4:30PM - 5:45PM
Class 11908 also meets at Williams Thomas Hall Rm 106 Wednesdays from Aug 26 to Dec 18, 2026 from 4:30PM - 5:45PM
Meets at the Williams Campus
This hybrid class meets on campus as indicated on the class schedule and also meets online at least one other day at scheduled times. The online portion of this class has a required meeting pattern that requires the use of a computer or mobile device with internet access, a webcam, speakers, and a microphone.
Log into Canvas by the class start date at https://learn.maricopa.edu
Students must have access to a computer (PC, Mac, laptop, Chromebook, or iPad) with a working webcam, microphone, as well as reliable internet access.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 11908 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 11909 held Wed from 6:00PM to 7:15PM at THOM106 (G. Elaqad) (CLOSED/FULL)
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Book Information
15799
Mesa: Dobson Campus
PS103- Integrated Physics Lec
In Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M,W
5:45PM – 7:00PM
- N. Theodore
Open
14 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 enrolling in class 15799 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 15800 held Mon/Wed from 7:15PM to 8:30PM at PS 103 (N. Theodore)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
19948
GateWay
IE Bldg - Classroom IE-2211
In Person
8/24 – 12/16
Fall 2026
M,W
6:00PM – 7:15PM
- H. Sezer
Open
10 of 24 seats available
-
Costs include PHY Course Fee: $20.00
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Notes
In Person classes meet face to face on campus in designated classrooms at specified dates and times. CANVAS is used as the learning management system.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 19948 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 19949 held Mon/Wed from 7:30PM to 8:45PM at IE 3208 (H. Sezer)
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Book Information
15796
Mesa
Live Online
Live Online
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu
5:45PM – 7:00PM
- N. Theodore
Open
18 of 27 seats available
-
Notes
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
Class 15796 Students will need access to their own computer, webcam, and microphone for this class.
This course requires one or more online proctored exams on the date(s) listed in the syllabus.
Proctoring costs are expected to be less than $60.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 15796 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 15826 held Tue from 7:10PM to 8:25PM at LIVE ONLIN (N. Theodore)
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
19800
GateWay
IE Bldg - Lab IE-3208
In Person
8/25 – 12/15
Fall 2026
Tu
6:00PM – 8:40PM
- D. Kim
Open
21 of 24 seats available
-
Costs include PHY Course Fee: $20.00
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Notes
In Person classes meet face to face on campus in designated classrooms at specified dates and times. CANVAS is used as the learning management system.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 19800 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 19801 held Thu from 6:00PM to 8:40PM at IE 3208 (D. Kim)
-
Book Information
19912
GateWay
IE Bldg - Classroom IE-2204
In Person
8/25 – 12/17
Fall 2026
Tu,Th
8:00AM – 9:15AM
- H. Sezer
Open
6 of 24 seats available
-
Costs include PHY Course Fee: $20.00
-
Notes
In Person classes meet face to face on campus in designated classrooms at specified dates and times. CANVAS is used as the learning management system.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 19912 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 19913 held Tue/Thu from 9:30AM to 10:45AM at IE 3208 (H. Sezer)
-
Book Information
32176
Scottsdale
Natural Sciences Bldg., NS 404
In Person
9/8 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu,Th
9:00AM – 10:25AM
- A. Chapman
Open
14 of 24 seats available
-
Notes
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
Free Tutoring is available for this course. Learn more about tutoring services offered at the Natural Sciences Tutoring Center at https://www.scottsdalecc.edu/students/tutoring/natural-sciences-tutoring-center Tutoring information: (480) 425-6726 or NSTutoringCenter@scottsdalecc.edu
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 32176 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 32177 held Tue/Thu from 10:30AM to 11:55AM at NS 404 (A. Chapman)
-
Textbook info pending
15820
Mesa: Dobson Campus
PS103- Integrated Physics Lec
In Person
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu,Th
9:00AM – 10:15AM
- Staff
Open
12 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 enrolling in class 15820 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 15825 held Tue/Thu from 10:30AM to 11:45AM at PS 103 (Staff)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
19954
GateWay
IE Bldg - Classroom IE-2212
In Person
8/25 – 12/17
Fall 2026
Tu,Th
9:30AM – 10:45AM
- S. Jha
Open
2 of 24 seats available
-
Costs include PHY Course Fee: $20.00
-
Notes
In Person classes meet face to face on campus in designated classrooms at specified dates and times. CANVAS is used as the learning management system.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 19954 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 19955 held Tue/Thu from 11:00AM to 12:15PM at IE 3208 (S. Jha)
-
Book Information
14057
Glendale
PS 168
In Person
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu,Th
10:00AM – 11:15AM
- Staff
Closed
No seats available
-
Costs include PHY Course Fee: $5.00
-
Notes
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 14057 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 14058 held Tue from 1:00PM to 3:30PM at PS 168 (Staff) (CLOSED/FULL)
-
Book Information
24036
Estrella Mountain
Montezuma Science Lab Rm 119
In Person
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu,Th
11:30AM – 12:45PM
- A. McClure
Open
10 of 24 seats available
-
Costs include PHY Course Fee: $20.00
-
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.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 24036 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 24037 held Tue/Thu from 1:00PM to 2:15PM at MON 119 (A. McClure)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
32171
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Ironwood Hall Rm 108
In Person
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu,Th
2:30PM – 3:45PM
- S. Martinez
Open
10 of 24 seats available
-
Costs include PHY Course Fee: $5.00
-
Notes
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 32171 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 32172 held Tue/Thu from 4:00PM to 5:15PM at IRN108 (S. Martinez)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
11916
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Ironwood Hall Rm 108
In Person
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu,Th
5:30PM – 6:45PM
- S. Martinez
Closed
No seats available
-
Costs include PHY Course Fee: $5.00
-
Notes
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 11916 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 11917 held Tue/Thu from 7:00PM to 8:15PM at IRN108 (S. Martinez) (CLOSED/FULL)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14071
Glendale
Online Class
Online
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- P. Lombardo
Closed
No seats available
-
Costs include PHY Course Fee: $5.00
-
Notes
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 14071 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 14072 held Online (P. Lombardo) (CLOSED/FULL)
-
Book Information
14082
Glendale
Online Class
Online
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- P. Lombardo
Closed
No seats available
-
Costs include PHY Course Fee: $5.00
-
Notes
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 14082 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 14083 held Online (P. Lombardo) (CLOSED/FULL)
-
Book Information
19812
GateWay
Online
Online
8/24 – 12/17
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- B. Siegwart
Closed
No seats available
-
Notes
Online classes do not meet at specific scheduled times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access. CANVAS is used as the learning management system. You are required to log into CANVAS on the first day of class.
This course requires one in-person proctored test during finals week as listed in the syllabus.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 19812 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 19813 held Online (B. Siegwart) (CLOSED/FULL)
-
Book Information
19822
GateWay
Online
Online
8/24 – 12/17
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- B. Siegwart
Closed
No seats available
-
Notes
Online classes do not meet at specific scheduled times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access. CANVAS is used as the learning management system. You are required to log into CANVAS on the first day of class.
This course requires one in-person proctored test during finals week as listed in the syllabus.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 19822 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 19823 held Online (B. Siegwart) (CLOSED/FULL)
-
Book Information
19886
GateWay
Online
Online
8/24 – 12/17
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- D. Kim
Closed
No seats available
-
Notes
Online classes do not meet at specific scheduled times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access. CANVAS is used as the learning management system. You are required to log into CANVAS on the first day of class.
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This course requires one in-person proctored test during finals week as listed in the syllabus.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 19886 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 19887 held Online (D. Kim) (CLOSED/FULL)
-
Book Information
21336
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- E. Bogusch
Open
9 of 26 seats available
-
Costs include PHY Course Fee: $20.00
-
Notes
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
Course requires enrollment in both a lecture and a laboratory class
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 21336 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 21337 held Online (E. Bogusch)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
22397
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- E. Bogusch
Open
25 of 26 seats available
-
Costs include PHY Course Fee: $20.00
-
Notes
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
Course requires enrollment in both a lecture and a laboratory class
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 22397 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 22398 held Online (E. Bogusch)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
24363
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 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.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 24363 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 24374 held Online (C. Durandet) (CLOSED/FULL)
-
Book Information
25056
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- M. Swingler
- C. Durandet
Open
16 of 23 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.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 25056 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 25057 held Online (M. Swingler, C. Durandet)
-
Textbook info pending
28126
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
8/24 – 8/24
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- A. Boyarsky
Open
16 of 25 seats available
-
Notes
Fourteen (14) Week Class
Microsoft Word and Excel are required.
Rio Salado College has gone with Openstax format of textbook. The textbook for the course can be found through the following link at no charge for the electronic version and a nominal fee for the hard copy: https://openstax.org/details/college-physics
You will need additional materials to complete the labs. Many of these are household items that you may have on hand, but some purchase of materials will likely be needed.
Photos of lab set up will be required for some labs.
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.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 28126 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 28127 held Online (A. Boyarsky)
-
Book Information
28128
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
9/14 – 9/14
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- A. Strock
Open
24 of 25 seats available
-
Notes
Fourteen (14) Week Class
Microsoft Word and Excel are required.
Rio Salado College has gone with Openstax format of textbook. The textbook for the course can be found through the following link at no charge for the electronic version and a nominal fee for the hard copy: https://openstax.org/details/college-physics
You will need additional materials to complete the labs. Many of these are household items that you may have on hand, but some purchase of materials will likely be needed.
Photos of lab set up will be required for some labs.
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.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 28128 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 28129 held Online (A. Strock)
-
Book Information
28130
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
9/28 – 9/28
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- A. Boyarsky
Open
25 of 25 seats available
-
Notes
Fourteen (14) Week Class
Microsoft Word and Excel are required.
Rio Salado College has gone with Openstax format of textbook. The textbook for the course can be found through the following link at no charge for the electronic version and a nominal fee for the hard copy: https://openstax.org/details/college-physics
You will need additional materials to complete the labs. Many of these are household items that you may have on hand, but some purchase of materials will likely be needed.
Photos of lab set up will be required for some labs.
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.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 28130 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 28131 held Online (A. Boyarsky)
-
Book Information
28132
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/12 – 10/12
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- Staff
Open
25 of 25 seats available
-
Notes
Fourteen (14) Week Class
Microsoft Word and Excel are required.
Rio Salado College has gone with Openstax format of textbook. The textbook for the course can be found through the following link at no charge for the electronic version and a nominal fee for the hard copy: https://openstax.org/details/college-physics
You will need additional materials to complete the labs. Many of these are household items that you may have on hand, but some purchase of materials will likely be needed.
Photos of lab set up will be required for some labs.
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.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 28132 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 28133 held Online (Staff)
-
Book Information
28134
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/26 – 10/26
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- Staff
Open
25 of 25 seats available
-
Notes
Fourteen (14) Week Class
Microsoft Word and Excel are required.
Rio Salado College has gone with Openstax format of textbook. The textbook for the course can be found through the following link at no charge for the electronic version and a nominal fee for the hard copy: https://openstax.org/details/college-physics
You will need additional materials to complete the labs. Many of these are household items that you may have on hand, but some purchase of materials will likely be needed.
Photos of lab set up will be required for some labs.
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.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 28134 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 28135 held Online (Staff)
-
Book Information
28136
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
11/9 – 11/9
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- Staff
Open
25 of 25 seats available
-
Notes
Fourteen (14) Week Class
Microsoft Word and Excel are required.
Rio Salado College has gone with Openstax format of textbook. The textbook for the course can be found through the following link at no charge for the electronic version and a nominal fee for the hard copy: https://openstax.org/details/college-physics
You will need additional materials to complete the labs. Many of these are household items that you may have on hand, but some purchase of materials will likely be needed.
Photos of lab set up will be required for some labs.
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.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 28136 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 28137 held Online (Staff)
-
Book Information
28138
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
11/23 – 11/23
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- Staff
Open
25 of 25 seats available
-
Notes
Fourteen (14) Week Class
Microsoft Word and Excel are required.
Rio Salado College has gone with Openstax format of textbook. The textbook for the course can be found through the following link at no charge for the electronic version and a nominal fee for the hard copy: https://openstax.org/details/college-physics
You will need additional materials to complete the labs. Many of these are household items that you may have on hand, but some purchase of materials will likely be needed.
Photos of lab set up will be required for some labs.
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.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 28138 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 28139 held Online (Staff)
-
Book Information
28555
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
8/31 – 8/31
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- D. Blakeney
Open
25 of 25 seats available
-
Notes
Fourteen (14) Week Class
Microsoft Word and Excel are required.
Rio Salado College has gone with Openstax format of textbook. The textbook for the course can be found through the following link at no charge for the electronic version and a nominal fee for the hard copy: https://openstax.org/details/college-physics
You will need additional materials to complete the labs. Many of these are household items that you may have on hand, but some purchase of materials will likely be needed.
Photos of lab set up will be required for some labs.
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.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 28555 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 28556 held Online (D. Blakeney)
-
Book Information
31117
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
8/24 – 8/24
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- J. Tutty
Open
25 of 25 seats available
-
Notes
Eight (8) Week Class
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.
Microsoft Word and Excel are required.
Rio Salado College has gone with Openstax format of textbook. The textbook for the course can be found through the following link at no charge for the electronic version and a nominal fee for the hard copy: https://openstax.org/details/college-physics
You will need additional materials to complete the labs. Many of these are household items that you may have on hand, but some purchase of materials will likely be needed.
Photos of lab set up will be required for some labs.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 31117 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 31118 held Online (J. Tutty)
-
Book Information
31119
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/12 – 10/12
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- A. Strock
Open
24 of 25 seats available
-
Notes
Eight (8) Week Class
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.
Microsoft Word and Excel are required.
Rio Salado College has gone with Openstax format of textbook. The textbook for the course can be found through the following link at no charge for the electronic version and a nominal fee for the hard copy: https://openstax.org/details/college-physics
You will need additional materials to complete the labs. Many of these are household items that you may have on hand, but some purchase of materials will likely be needed.
Photos of lab set up will be required for some labs.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 31119 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 31120 held Online (A. Strock)
-
Book Information
31121
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
11/9 – 11/9
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- Staff
Open
24 of 25 seats available
-
Notes
Eight (8) Week Class
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.
Microsoft Word and Excel are required.
Rio Salado College has gone with Openstax format of textbook. The textbook for the course can be found through the following link at no charge for the electronic version and a nominal fee for the hard copy: https://openstax.org/details/college-physics
You will need additional materials to complete the labs. Many of these are household items that you may have on hand, but some purchase of materials will likely be needed.
Photos of lab set up will be required for some labs.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 31121 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 31122 held Online (Staff)
-
Book Information
20741
South Mountain
ONLINE
Online
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- J. Bradley
Open
2 of 24 seats available
-
Notes
This class is offered Online. Click the link to view a video on how the class will be
held: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE29UfWcGsQ What is an Online Class?
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 20741 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 20742 held Online (J. Bradley)
-
Textbook info pending
15797
Mesa
Online Course
Online
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- K. Shin
Open
8 of 27 seats available
-
Notes
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
Students registering in this class will need to have access to a computer with a webcam and microphone.
A mobile device will not be sufficient to complete the activities in this section.
This course requires one or more online proctored exams on the date(s) listed in the syllabus.
Proctoring costs are expected to be less than $60.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 15797 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 15798 held Online (K. Shin)
-
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: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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32147
|
GateWay
IE Bldg - Classroom IE-2204 |
In Person
|
8/24 – 12/16
Fall 2026 |
M,W
|
8:00AM – 9:15AM
|
|
Open
13 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
25731
|
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Ironwood Hall Rm 108 |
In Person
|
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
M,W
|
8:30AM – 9:45AM
|
|
Closed
No seats available |
|
|||||||
|
23985
|
Estrella Mountain
Montezuma Engineer Lec Rm 209 |
In Person
|
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
M,W
|
8:30AM – 9:45AM
|
|
Closed
No seats available |
|
|||||||
|
19798
|
GateWay
IE Bldg - Classroom IE-2211 |
In Person
|
8/24 – 12/16
Fall 2026 |
M,W
|
9:30AM – 10:45AM
|
|
Open
4 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
24030
|
Estrella Mountain
Montezuma Engineer Lec Rm 209 |
In Person
|
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
M,W
|
11:30AM – 12:45PM
|
|
Open
8 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
18119
|
Scottsdale
Natural Sciences Bldg., NS 404 |
In Person
|
9/9 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
M,W
|
12:30PM – 1:55PM
|
|
Open
20 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
24002
|
Estrella Mountain
Montezuma Science Lab Rm 120 |
In Person
|
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
M,W
|
1:00PM – 2:15PM
|
|
Open
13 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
11908
|
Chandler-Gilbert: Williams Campus
Williams Thomas Hall Rm 106 |
Hybrid In-Person
|
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
M,W
|
4:30PM – 5:45PM
|
|
Closed
No seats available |
|
|||||||
|
15799
|
Mesa: Dobson Campus
PS103- Integrated Physics Lec |
In Person
|
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
M,W
|
5:45PM – 7:00PM
|
|
Open
14 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
19948
|
GateWay
IE Bldg - Classroom IE-2211 |
In Person
|
8/24 – 12/16
Fall 2026 |
M,W
|
6:00PM – 7:15PM
|
|
Open
10 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
15796
|
Mesa
Live Online |
Live Online
|
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
Tu
|
5:45PM – 7:00PM
|
|
Open
18 of 27 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
19800
|
GateWay
IE Bldg - Lab IE-3208 |
In Person
|
8/25 – 12/15
Fall 2026 |
Tu
|
6:00PM – 8:40PM
|
|
Open
21 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
19912
|
GateWay
IE Bldg - Classroom IE-2204 |
In Person
|
8/25 – 12/17
Fall 2026 |
Tu,Th
|
8:00AM – 9:15AM
|
|
Open
6 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
32176
|
Scottsdale
Natural Sciences Bldg., NS 404 |
In Person
|
9/8 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
Tu,Th
|
9:00AM – 10:25AM
|
|
Open
14 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
15820
|
Mesa: Dobson Campus
PS103- Integrated Physics Lec |
In Person
|
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
Tu,Th
|
9:00AM – 10:15AM
|
|
Open
12 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
19954
|
GateWay
IE Bldg - Classroom IE-2212 |
In Person
|
8/25 – 12/17
Fall 2026 |
Tu,Th
|
9:30AM – 10:45AM
|
|
Open
2 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
14057
|
Glendale
PS 168 |
In Person
|
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
Tu,Th
|
10:00AM – 11:15AM
|
|
Closed
No seats available |
|
|||||||
|
24036
|
Estrella Mountain
Montezuma Science Lab Rm 119 |
In Person
|
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
Tu,Th
|
11:30AM – 12:45PM
|
|
Open
10 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
32171
|
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Ironwood Hall Rm 108 |
In Person
|
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
Tu,Th
|
2:30PM – 3:45PM
|
|
Open
10 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
11916
|
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Ironwood Hall Rm 108 |
In Person
|
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
Tu,Th
|
5:30PM – 6:45PM
|
|
Closed
No seats available |
|
|||||||
|
14071
|
Glendale
Online Class |
Online
|
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Closed
No seats available |
|
|||||||
|
14082
|
Glendale
Online Class |
Online
|
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Closed
No seats available |
|
|||||||
|
19812
|
GateWay
Online |
Online
|
8/24 – 12/17
Fall 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Closed
No seats available |
|
|||||||
|
19822
|
GateWay
Online |
Online
|
8/24 – 12/17
Fall 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Closed
No seats available |
|
|||||||
|
19886
|
GateWay
Online |
Online
|
8/24 – 12/17
Fall 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Closed
No seats available |
|
|||||||
|
21336
|
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS |
Online
|
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
9 of 26 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
22397
|
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS |
Online
|
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
25 of 26 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
24363
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Closed
No seats available |
|
|||||||
|
25056
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
16 of 23 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
28126
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
8/24 – 8/24
Fall 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
16 of 25 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
28128
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
9/14 – 9/14
Fall 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
24 of 25 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
28130
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
9/28 – 9/28
Fall 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
25 of 25 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
28132
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
10/12 – 10/12
Fall 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
25 of 25 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
28134
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
10/26 – 10/26
Fall 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
25 of 25 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
28136
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
11/9 – 11/9
Fall 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
25 of 25 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
28138
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
11/23 – 11/23
Fall 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
25 of 25 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
28555
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
8/31 – 8/31
Fall 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
25 of 25 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
31117
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
8/24 – 8/24
Fall 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
25 of 25 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
31119
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
10/12 – 10/12
Fall 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
24 of 25 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
31121
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
11/9 – 11/9
Fall 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
24 of 25 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
20741
|
South Mountain
ONLINE |
Online
|
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
2 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
15797
|
Mesa
Online Course |
Online
|
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
8 of 27 seats available |
|
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