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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: SQ
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
14351
GateWay
IE Bldg - Classroom IE-2214
In Person
5/26 – 6/25
Summer 2026
M,Tu,W,Th
8:00AM – 10:30AM
- H. Sezer
Open
15 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.
Class 14351 costs include PHY Course Fee: $20
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 14351 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 14352 held Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu from 11:00AM to 1:30PM at IE 3208 (H. Sezer)
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Book Information
16447
GateWay
IE Bldg - Classroom IE-2211
In Person
6/29 – 7/30
Summer 2026
M,Tu,W,Th
8:00AM – 10:30AM
- H. Sezer
Open
23 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.
Class 16447 costs include PHY Course Fee: $20
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 16447 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 16448 held Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu from 11:30AM to 1:30PM at IE 3208 (H. Sezer)
-
Book Information
13788
Estrella Mountain
Montezuma Science Lab Rm 120
In Person
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026
M,Tu,W,Th
9:00AM – 10:15AM
- C. Martel
Open
15 of 24 seats available
-
Costs include PHY Course Fee: $20.00
-
Notes
Class 13788 costs include PHY Course Fee: $20
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 13788 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 13789 held Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu from 10:20AM to 11:35AM at MON 120 (C. Martel)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
10378
Glendale
Online Class
Online
5/26 – 6/25
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
- P. Lombardo
Closed
No seats available
-
Notes
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 10378 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 10379 held Online (P. Lombardo) (CLOSED/FULL)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14316
GateWay
Online
Online
5/26 – 6/25
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
- S. Jha
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.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 14316 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 14317 held Online (S. Jha) (CLOSED/FULL)
-
Book Information
14318
GateWay
Online
Online
6/29 – 7/30
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
- S. Jha
Open
2 of 30 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.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 14318 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 14319 held Online (S. Jha) (CLOSED/FULL)
-
Book Information
14767
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
- A. Boley
Closed
No seats available
-
Costs include PHY Course Fee: $5.00
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Notes
Class is scheduled for Eight (8) Weeks
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.
Class 14767 costs include PHY Course Fee: $5
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 14767 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 14768 held Online (A. Boley) (CLOSED/FULL)
-
Book Information
14825
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
- A. Boley
Closed
No seats available
-
Costs include PHY Course Fee: $5.00
-
Notes
Class is scheduled for Eight (8) Weeks
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.
Class 14825 costs include PHY Course Fee: $5
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 14825 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 14826 held Online (A. Boley)
-
Textbook info pending
16016
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
5/26 – 7/30
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
- E. Bogusch
Open
18 of 27 seats available
-
Costs include PHY Course Fee: $20.00
-
Notes
Class Meets for Ten (10) Weeks
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
Class 16016 costs include PHY Course Fee: $20
Course requires enrollment in both a lecture and a laboratory class.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 16016 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 16017 held Online (E. Bogusch)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14947
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
5/26 – 7/30
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
- C. Durandet
Open
17 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 14947 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 14950 held Online (C. Durandet)
-
Book Information
14982
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
6/29 – 7/30
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
- C. Durandet
Open
19 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 14982 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 14983 held Online (C. Durandet)
-
Book Information
12482
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
6/22 – 6/22
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
- Staff
Open
23 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 12482 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 12483 held Online (Staff)
-
Book Information
12558
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
5/4 – 5/4
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
- A. Boyarsky
Open
22 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 12558 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 12559 held Online (A. Boyarsky)
-
Book Information
12560
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
5/18 – 5/18
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
- A. Almala
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 12560 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 12561 held Online (A. Almala)
-
Book Information
12562
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
6/1 – 6/1
Summer 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 12562 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 12563 held Online (A. Boyarsky)
-
Book Information
12564
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
6/15 – 6/15
Summer 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 12564 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 12565 held Online (Staff)
-
Book Information
12566
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
7/6 – 7/6
Summer 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 12566 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 12567 held Online (Staff)
-
Book Information
12568
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
7/27 – 7/27
Summer 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 12568 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 12569 held Online (Staff)
-
Book Information
12605
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
5/4 – 5/4
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
- J. Tutty
Open
25 of 25 seats available
-
Notes
Eight (8) 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 12605 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 12606 held Online (J. Tutty)
-
Book Information
12607
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
6/1 – 6/1
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
- D. Blakeney
Open
25 of 25 seats available
-
Notes
Eight (8) 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 12607 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 12608 held Online (D. Blakeney)
-
Book Information
13304
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
7/6 – 7/6
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
- Staff
Open
25 of 25 seats available
-
Notes
Eight (8) 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 13304 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 13305 held Online (Staff)
-
Book Information
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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14351
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GateWay
IE Bldg - Classroom IE-2214 |
In Person
|
5/26 – 6/25
Summer 2026 |
M,Tu,W,Th
|
8:00AM – 10:30AM
|
|
Open
15 of 24 seats available |
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16447
|
GateWay
IE Bldg - Classroom IE-2211 |
In Person
|
6/29 – 7/30
Summer 2026 |
M,Tu,W,Th
|
8:00AM – 10:30AM
|
|
Open
23 of 24 seats available |
|
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|
13788
|
Estrella Mountain
Montezuma Science Lab Rm 120 |
In Person
|
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026 |
M,Tu,W,Th
|
9:00AM – 10:15AM
|
|
Open
15 of 24 seats available |
|
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|
10378
|
Glendale
Online Class |
Online
|
5/26 – 6/25
Summer 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Closed
No seats available |
|
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14316
|
GateWay
Online |
Online
|
5/26 – 6/25
Summer 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Closed
No seats available |
|
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14318
|
GateWay
Online |
Online
|
6/29 – 7/30
Summer 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
2 of 30 seats available |
|
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14767
|
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online |
Online
|
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Closed
No seats available |
|
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14825
|
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online |
Online
|
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Closed
No seats available |
|
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16016
|
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS |
Online
|
5/26 – 7/30
Summer 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
18 of 27 seats available |
|
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|
14947
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
5/26 – 7/30
Summer 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
17 of 23 seats available |
|
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|
14982
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
6/29 – 7/30
Summer 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
19 of 23 seats available |
|
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|
12482
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
6/22 – 6/22
Summer 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
23 of 25 seats available |
|
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|
12558
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
5/4 – 5/4
Summer 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
22 of 25 seats available |
|
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|
12560
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
5/18 – 5/18
Summer 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
24 of 25 seats available |
|
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|
12562
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
6/1 – 6/1
Summer 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
25 of 25 seats available |
|
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|
12564
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
6/15 – 6/15
Summer 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
25 of 25 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
12566
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
7/6 – 7/6
Summer 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
25 of 25 seats available |
|
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|
12568
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
7/27 – 7/27
Summer 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
25 of 25 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
12605
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
5/4 – 5/4
Summer 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
25 of 25 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
12607
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
6/1 – 6/1
Summer 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
25 of 25 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
13304
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
7/6 – 7/6
Summer 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
25 of 25 seats available |
|
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