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Kevin Healy, Ph.D.
Residential Faculty - Astronomy
Office: PS 15 - Room: 223
480-461-7027
Office Hours
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Office Hour on Monday will be in-person at Red Mtn campus in Palo Verde 108.
Office Hours on Tues-Fri will be in-person in PS 223, Physical Science building, Southern & Dobson campus.
All Office Hours Mon-Fri may also be joined virtually at Dr. Healy's Webex meeting room:
https://maricopa.webex.com/meet/khealy36
Meetings outside regularly-scheduled office hours can be arranged with advance notice. Please contact Dr. Healy.
Classes Taught
Spring 2024
AST106 | Life in the Universe | 4 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to the search for life in the universe for the non-science major. Earth's location in space and time, nature of life, light and the spectrum, origin and history of the universe, origin of life on Earth and the possibility of life on other planets. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT090 or MAT091 or MAT092 or completion of higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement. |
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Course Notes: AST 106, 111, and 112 cover three areas of study in astronomy. These courses can be taken in any order or combination. AST111 and AST112 are not the prerequisite courses. |
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General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28581 |
Live Online |
Live Online
Lecture
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01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
We |
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM |
Class Started |
Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 28581 must also register for lab 28582. |
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32306 |
Dobson Campus Online Course |
Hybrid
Lab
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01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Class Started |
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Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session.
Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 32306 must also register for lecture 32292. |
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28582 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Class Started |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28582 must also register for lecture 28581. |
AST112 | Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology | 4 Credits | ||||
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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. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT092 or higher, or satisfactory district placement. |
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Course Notes: AST106, AST111, and AST112 cover three areas of Astronomy. These courses can be taken in any order or combination. It is highly encouraged that you attend the FREE MCC Physics and Astronomy Boot Camp that occurs prior to the beginning of the semester. Participants will review key skills necessary for success; participants will be better prepared for their course. Visit https://www.mesacc.edu/students/foundations-student-success/boot-camps for more information and to register. |
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General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27440 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
TuTh |
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM |
Closed |
Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 27440 must also register for lab 28233. |
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28233 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lab
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01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
TuTh |
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM |
Closed |
Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28233 must also register for lecture 27440. |
AST294AB | Special Topics in Astronomy | 1 Credits | ||||
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Conceptual, experimental, and computational aspects of a special topic in astronomy. Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. |
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Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
34399 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Class Started |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
Spring Flex Start 2024
AST106 | Life in the Universe | 4 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to the search for life in the universe for the non-science major. Earth's location in space and time, nature of life, light and the spectrum, origin and history of the universe, origin of life on Earth and the possibility of life on other planets. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT090 or MAT091 or MAT092 or completion of higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement. |
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Course Notes: AST 106, 111, and 112 cover three areas of study in astronomy. These courses can be taken in any order or combination. AST111 and AST112 are not the prerequisite courses. |
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General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
32292 |
Red Mountain Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture
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01/22/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Mo |
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM |
Class Started |
Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session.
Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 32292 must also register for lab 32306. |
Summer 2024
AST106 | Life in the Universe | 4 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to the search for life in the universe for the non-science major. Earth's location in space and time, nature of life, light and the spectrum, origin and history of the universe, origin of life on Earth and the possibility of life on other planets. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT090 or MAT091 or MAT092 or completion of higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement. |
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General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
15279 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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05/28/2024 - 07/18/2024 |
Closed |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 15279 must also register for lab 15280. |
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15280 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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05/28/2024 - 07/18/2024 |
Closed |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 15280 must also register for lecture 15279. |
Fall 2024
AST106 | Life in the Universe | 4 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to the search for life in the universe for the non-science major. Earth's location in space and time, nature of life, light and the spectrum, origin and history of the universe, origin of life on Earth and the possibility of life on other planets. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT090 or MAT091 or MAT092 or completion of higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement. |
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Course Notes: Note that AST106 is not a prerequisite for other AST courses, AST106, 111, and 112 cover three areas of study in astronomy. These courses can be taken in any order or combination. AST111 and AST112 are not prerequisites of this course. |
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General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
14361 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/21/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
We |
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM |
Open 20 of 24 |
Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 14361 must also register for lab 14848. |
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15553 |
Live Online |
Live Online
Lecture
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08/21/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
We |
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM |
Open 21 of 24 |
Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 15553 must also register for lab 15554. |
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14848 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
Open 20 of 24 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 14848 must also register for lecture 14361. |
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15554 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
Open 21 of 24 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 15554 must also register for lecture 15553. |
AST112 | Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology | 4 Credits | ||||
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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. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT092 or higher, or satisfactory district placement. |
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Course Notes: Note that AST112 is not a prerequisite for other AST courses, AST106, 111, and 112 cover three areas of study in astronomy. These courses can be taken in any order or combination. AST106 and AST111 are not prerequisites of this course. It is highly encouraged that you attend the FREE MCC Physics and Astronomy Boot Camp that occurs prior to the beginning of the semester. Participants will review key skills necessary for success; participants will be better prepared for their course. Visit https://www.mesacc.edu/students/foundations-student-success/boot-camps for more information and to register. |
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General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
14143 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/20/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
TuTh |
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM |
Open 18 of 24 |
Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 14143 must also register for lab 14851. |
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14851 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lab
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08/20/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
TuTh |
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM |
Open 18 of 24 |
Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 14851 must also register for lecture 14143. |
Degrees & Awards
B.S. Physics with Astrophysics option, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 1993
M.S. Physics / Astrophysics, Arizona State University, 1998
Ph.D. Physics / Astrophysics, Arizona State University, 2004
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