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PHY121: University Physics I: Mechanics
– 4 credits
Kinematics, Newton's laws, work, energy, momentum, conservation laws, dynamics of particles, solids, fluids, mechanical waves, and sound. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or permission of Department or Division. One year of high school physics suggested but not required.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
15807
Mesa: Dobson Campus
PS107 - Astronomy/Physics Lab
In Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M,W
7:30AM – 8:45AM
- J. Corkins
Open
5 of 24 seats available
-
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 15807 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 15808 held Mon/Wed from 9:00AM to 10:15AM at PS 107 (J. Corkins)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
11910
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Ironwood Hall Rm 107
In Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M,W
8:30AM – 9:45AM
- S. Flaherty
Open
5 of 24 seats available
-
Costs include PHY Course Fee: $5.00
-
Notes
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 11910 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 11911 held Mon/Wed from 10:00AM to 11:15AM at IRN107 (S. Flaherty)
-
Textbook info pending
23989
Estrella Mountain
Montezuma Science Lab Rm 119
In Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M,W
8:30AM – 9:45AM
- A. McClure
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 23989 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 23990 held Mon/Wed from 10:00AM to 11:15AM at MON 119 (A. McClure) (CLOSED/FULL)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
19003
Scottsdale
Natural Sciences Bldg., NS 402
In Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M,W
9:00AM – 10:15AM
- K. Jarrett
Open
14 of 24 seats available
-
Notes
Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
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 19003 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 19004 held Mon/Wed from 10:30AM to 11:45AM at NS 402 (K. Jarrett)
-
Book Information
14062
Glendale
PS 169
In Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M,W
10:00AM – 11:15AM
- K. Watt
Open
9 of 24 seats available
-
Costs include PHY Course Fee: $25.00
-
Notes
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 14062 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 14063 held Mon from 11:30AM to 2:00PM at PS 169 (K. Watt)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
12028
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Ironwood Hall Rm 107
In Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M,W
11:30AM – 12:45PM
- S. Flaherty
Open
1 of 24 seats available
-
Costs include PHY Course Fee: $5.00
-
Notes
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 12028 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 12029 held Mon/Wed from 1:00PM to 2:15PM at IRN107 (S. Flaherty)
-
Textbook info pending
24015
Estrella Mountain
Montezuma Science Lab Rm 119
In Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M,W
1:00PM – 2:15PM
- A. McClure
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 24015 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 24016 held Mon/Wed from 2:30PM to 3:45PM at MON 119 (A. McClure) (CLOSED/FULL)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
15809
Mesa: Dobson Campus
PS106 - Physics Laboratory
In Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M,W
1:30PM – 2:45PM
- J. Griffith
Open
6 of 24 seats available
-
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 15809 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 15810 held Mon/Wed from 3:00PM to 4:15PM at PS 106 (J. Griffith)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
21923
Phoenix
C322
In Person
8/24 – 12/16
Fall 2026
M,W
5:00PM – 6:15PM
- B. Davis
Open
14 of 22 seats available
-
Costs include PHY Course Fee: $20.00
-
Notes
Course requires enrollment in both a lecture and a laboratory class
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 21923 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 21922 held Wed from 6:25PM to 8:55PM at C322 (B. Davis)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
12088
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Ironwood Hall Rm 107
In Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M,W
5:30PM – 6:45PM
- S. Gorton
Open
24 of 24 seats available
-
Costs include PHY Course Fee: $5.00
-
Notes
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 12088 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 12089 held Mon/Wed from 7:00PM to 8:15PM at IRN107 (S. Gorton)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
15811
Mesa: Dobson Campus
PS106 - Physics Laboratory
In Person
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu,Th
7:30AM – 8:45AM
- H. Van Tassell
Open
15 of 24 seats available
-
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 15811 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 15812 held Tue/Thu from 9:00AM to 10:15AM at PS 106 (H. Van Tassell)
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
23953
Estrella Mountain
Montezuma Science Lab Rm 119
In Person
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu,Th
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 23953 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 23954 held Tue/Thu from 10:00AM to 11:15AM at MON 119 (D. Desbien) (CLOSED/FULL)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
32142
Mesa: Red Mountain Campus
RDM Palo Verde Room PV105
In Person
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu,Th
9:30AM – 10:45AM
- J. Hester
Open
16 of 24 seats available
-
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 32142 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 32143 held Tue/Thu from 11:00AM to 12:15PM at RDM P105 (J. Hester)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14093
Glendale
PS 169
In Person
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu,Th
10:00AM – 11:15AM
- D. Raffaelle
Closed
No seats available
-
Costs include PHY Course Fee: $25.00
-
Notes
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 14093 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 14094 held Thu from 1:00PM to 3:30PM at PS 169 (D. Raffaelle) (CLOSED/FULL)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
20102
South Mountain
NCC 117 Science Lab
In Person
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu,Th
10:00AM – 11:15AM
- T. Fender
Open
1 of 24 seats available
-
Costs include PHY Course Fee: $10.00
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Notes
Mastering Physics Access Code is required. Your teacher will give you instructions in the first class on how to purchase your code online.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 20102 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 20103 held Tue/Thu from 11:20AM to 12:35PM at NCC 117 (T. Fender)
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Book Information
24359
Paradise Valley
G 147 - AST/PHY lab
In Person
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu,Th
11:00AM – 12:15PM
- C. Durandet
Open
9 of 24 seats available
-
Costs include PHY Course Fee: $20.00
-
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.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 24359 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 24375 held Tue from 12:30PM to 3:00PM at G 147 (C. Durandet)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
18503
Scottsdale
Natural Sciences Bldg., NS 402
In Person
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu,Th
12:30PM – 1:45PM
- K. Jarrett
Open
12 of 24 seats available
-
Notes
Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
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 18503 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 18504 held Tue/Thu from 2:00PM to 3:15PM at NS 402 (K. Jarrett)
-
Book Information
22718
Phoenix
C322
In Person
8/25 – 12/17
Fall 2026
Tu,Th
1:00PM – 2:15PM
- B. Davis
Open
11 of 22 seats available
-
Costs include PHY Course Fee: $20.00
-
Notes
Course requires enrollment in both a lecture and a laboratory class
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 22718 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 22719 held Thu from 2:25PM to 4:55PM at C322 (B. Davis)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
11973
Chandler-Gilbert: Williams Campus
Williams Thomas Hall Rm 106
In Person
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu,Th
1:30PM – 2:45PM
- A. Richardson
Open
11 of 24 seats available
-
Costs include PHY Course Fee: $5.00
-
Notes
Meets at the Williams Campus
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 11973 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 11974 held Tue/Thu from 3:00PM to 4:15PM at THOM106 (A. Richardson)
-
Textbook info pending
19873
GateWay
Online
Online
8/24 – 12/17
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- S. Jha
Open
13 of 24 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 class uses "Macmillan’s Achieve" for weekly homework problem sets and Quizzes. Achieve costs around $50 per student for a semester.
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 19873 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 19874 held Online (S. Jha)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
15813
Mesa
Online Course
Online
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- Staff
Open
9 of 27 seats available
-
Notes
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
Class 15813 Students will need access to their own computer, webcam, and microphone for this 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.
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 15813 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 15814 held Online (Staff)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
17395
Mesa
Online Course
Online
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- Staff
Open
26 of 27 seats available
-
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.
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.
Proctoring costs are expected to be less than $60.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 17395 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 17396 held Online (Staff)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
11914
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- S. Flaherty
Closed
No seats available
-
Costs include PHY Course Fee: $5.00
-
This course may require in-person testing; see note
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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.
This course may require one or more in-person proctored test(s) on date(s) listed in the syllabus. There may be an additional cost associated with taking the exam at a location other than the campus where the class is offered.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 11914 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 11915 held Online (S. Flaherty)
-
Textbook info pending
14064
Glendale
Online Class
Online
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- K. Watt
Open
1 of 24 seats available
-
Costs include PHY Course Fee: $25.00
-
This course may require in-person testing; see note
-
Notes
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
This course may require one or more in-person proctored test(s) on date(s) listed in the syllabus. There may be an additional cost associated with taking the exam at a location other than the campus where the class is offered.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 14064 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 14065 held Online (K. Watt)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
PHY121: University Physics I: Mechanics – 4 credits
Kinematics, Newton's laws, work, energy, momentum, conservation laws, dynamics of particles, solids, fluids, mechanical waves, and sound. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or permission of Department or Division. One year of high school physics suggested but not required.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15807
|
Mesa: Dobson Campus
PS107 - Astronomy/Physics Lab |
In Person
|
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
M,W
|
7:30AM – 8:45AM
|
|
Open
5 of 24 seats available |
|
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11910
|
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Ironwood Hall Rm 107 |
In Person
|
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
M,W
|
8:30AM – 9:45AM
|
|
Open
5 of 24 seats available |
|
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|
23989
|
Estrella Mountain
Montezuma Science Lab Rm 119 |
In Person
|
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
M,W
|
8:30AM – 9:45AM
|
|
Closed
No seats available |
|
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|
19003
|
Scottsdale
Natural Sciences Bldg., NS 402 |
In Person
|
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
M,W
|
9:00AM – 10:15AM
|
|
Open
14 of 24 seats available |
|
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|
14062
|
Glendale
PS 169 |
In Person
|
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
M,W
|
10:00AM – 11:15AM
|
|
Open
9 of 24 seats available |
|
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|
12028
|
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Ironwood Hall Rm 107 |
In Person
|
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
M,W
|
11:30AM – 12:45PM
|
|
Open
1 of 24 seats available |
|
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|
24015
|
Estrella Mountain
Montezuma Science Lab Rm 119 |
In Person
|
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
M,W
|
1:00PM – 2:15PM
|
|
Closed
No seats available |
|
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|
15809
|
Mesa: Dobson Campus
PS106 - Physics Laboratory |
In Person
|
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
M,W
|
1:30PM – 2:45PM
|
|
Open
6 of 24 seats available |
|
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|
21923
|
Phoenix
C322 |
In Person
|
8/24 – 12/16
Fall 2026 |
M,W
|
5:00PM – 6:15PM
|
|
Open
14 of 22 seats available |
|
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|
12088
|
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Ironwood Hall Rm 107 |
In Person
|
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
M,W
|
5:30PM – 6:45PM
|
|
Open
24 of 24 seats available |
|
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|
15811
|
Mesa: Dobson Campus
PS106 - Physics Laboratory |
In Person
|
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
Tu,Th
|
7:30AM – 8:45AM
|
|
Open
15 of 24 seats available |
|
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|
23953
|
Estrella Mountain
Montezuma Science Lab Rm 119 |
In Person
|
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
Tu,Th
|
8:30AM – 9:45AM
|
|
Closed
No seats available |
|
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|
32142
|
Mesa: Red Mountain Campus
RDM Palo Verde Room PV105 |
In Person
|
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
Tu,Th
|
9:30AM – 10:45AM
|
|
Open
16 of 24 seats available |
|
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|
14093
|
Glendale
PS 169 |
In Person
|
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
Tu,Th
|
10:00AM – 11:15AM
|
|
Closed
No seats available |
|
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|
20102
|
South Mountain
NCC 117 Science Lab |
In Person
|
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
Tu,Th
|
10:00AM – 11:15AM
|
|
Open
1 of 24 seats available |
|
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|
24359
|
Paradise Valley
G 147 - AST/PHY lab |
In Person
|
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
Tu,Th
|
11:00AM – 12:15PM
|
|
Open
9 of 24 seats available |
|
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|
18503
|
Scottsdale
Natural Sciences Bldg., NS 402 |
In Person
|
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
Tu,Th
|
12:30PM – 1:45PM
|
|
Open
12 of 24 seats available |
|
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|
22718
|
Phoenix
C322 |
In Person
|
8/25 – 12/17
Fall 2026 |
Tu,Th
|
1:00PM – 2:15PM
|
|
Open
11 of 22 seats available |
|
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|
11973
|
Chandler-Gilbert: Williams Campus
Williams Thomas Hall Rm 106 |
In Person
|
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
Tu,Th
|
1:30PM – 2:45PM
|
|
Open
11 of 24 seats available |
|
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19873
|
GateWay
Online |
Online
|
8/24 – 12/17
Fall 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
13 of 24 seats available |
|
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|
15813
|
Mesa
Online Course |
Online
|
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
9 of 27 seats available |
|
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|
17395
|
Mesa
Online Course |
Online
|
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
26 of 27 seats available |
|
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|
11914
|
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online |
Online
|
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Closed
No seats available |
|
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14064
|
Glendale
Online Class |
Online
|
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
1 of 24 seats available |
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