Niccole Villa Cerveny, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Geography & Sustainability

Program Director :

Office of Community Partnerships

Cultural Science

Office: SC 14 - Room: 63

480-461-7306

480-461-7306 (alt)

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM8:00 AM - 8:50 AM11:00 AM - 11:50 AM8:00 AM - 8:50 AM 
    By appointment

If you need to meet with me at a different time, please send me an email (niccole.cerveny@mesacc.edu) or a CANVAS Inbox message, so we can schedule an appointment or online meeting.

Classes Taught

Spring 2024

GPH113 Introduction to Physical Geography 4 Credits

Earth's physical processes and impacts on human environments via the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere. Topics and practical experiences include severe weather, climate change, biomes and ecosystems, landform processes; mountain building and erosion by rivers, glaciers, waves and wind, topographic maps. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26757
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024
TuTh
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Class Started

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 26757 must also register for .

28827
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWe
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Class Started

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 28827 must also register for .

26758
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024
TuTh
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Class Started

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 26758 must also register for .

28828
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWe
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Class Started

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 28828 must also register for .

Spring Flex Start 2024

COMM_ED400-10140 Intermediate Navajo Weaving 0 Credits

Intermediate Navajo Weaving

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
34853
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
02/20/2024 - 03/05/2024
Tu
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Class Ended

Notes: Raised-Outline Navajo weaving technique from the Coalmine Mesa Region will be taught by non-native weaver Niccole Villa Cerveny. Students must come to this class with a loom that is already warped in a size of their choosing. We recommend 12” wide x 16” long to develop a sampler in the available time frame. Please bring 3 or more colors of single-ply wool, preferably one neutral for background color and 2 or more contrasting colors. Please contact niccole.cerveny@mesacc.edu with any questions.

GPH113 Introduction to Physical Geography 4 Credits

Earth's physical processes and impacts on human environments via the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere. Topics and practical experiences include severe weather, climate change, biomes and ecosystems, landform processes; mountain building and erosion by rivers, glaciers, waves and wind, topographic maps. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26783
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture
01/29/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWe
12:00 PM - 1:30 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.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

This course will be taught with multiple attendance options. Contact your instructor for more information.

This class is being offered with multiple attendance options, which means any student can participate by: Attending the class in person on campus in Room SC30 on Monday and Wednesday from 12:00pm - 1:30pm. Or Attending the class live online on Monday and Wednesday from 12:00pm - 1:30pm.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 26783 must also register for .

35177

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
03/18/2024 - 05/10/2024

Class Started

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.

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 may contact instructor at: niccole.cerveny@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 35177 must also register for .

26784
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lab
01/29/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWe
1:45 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.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

This course will be taught with multiple attendance options. Contact your instructor for more information.

This class is being offered with multiple attendance options, which means any student can participate by: Attending the class in person on campus in Room SC30 on Monday and Wednesday from 1:45- 3:15pm. Or Attending the class live online on Monday and Wednesday from 1:45pm - 3:15pm.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 26784 must also register for .

35178

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
03/18/2024 - 05/10/2024

Class Started

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.

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 may contact instructor at: niccole.cerveny@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 35178 must also register for .

Fall 2024

GPH113 Introduction to Physical Geography 4 Credits

Earth's physical processes and impacts on human environments via the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere. Topics and practical experiences include severe weather, climate change, biomes and ecosystems, landform processes; mountain building and erosion by rivers, glaciers, waves and wind, topographic maps. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15369
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024
MoWe
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Open

22 of 25
Seats Available

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 15369 must also register for .

16101
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/20/2024 - 12/13/2024
TuTh
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Open

22 of 25
Seats Available

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 16101 must also register for .

15370
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024
MoWe
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Open

22 of 25
Seats Available

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 15370 must also register for .

16102
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
08/20/2024 - 12/13/2024
TuTh
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Open

22 of 25
Seats Available

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 16102 must also register for .

Fall Flex Start 2024

GPH113 Introduction to Physical Geography 4 Credits

Earth's physical processes and impacts on human environments via the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere. Topics and practical experiences include severe weather, climate change, biomes and ecosystems, landform processes; mountain building and erosion by rivers, glaciers, waves and wind, topographic maps. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15259

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024

Open

24 of 25
Seats Available

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.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 15259 must also register for lab 15260.

Students may contact instructor at: niccole.cerveny@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 15259 must also register for .

15260

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024

Open

24 of 25
Seats Available

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.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 15260 must also register for lecture 15259.

Class 15260 Students may contact instructor at: niccole.cerveny@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 15260 must also register for .

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