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Anna McWhirter

Residential Faculty - Reading

Reading

Reading

Psychological Science

Office: AD 42 - Room: 04

480-461-7182

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
7:00 AM - 8:45 AM1:15 PM - 2:15 PM7:00 AM - 8:45 AM7:00 AM - 7:30 AM 
   

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Classes Taught

Fall 2021

CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking 3 Credits
Develop and apply critical thinking skills through critically reading varied and challenging materials. Includes analysis, evaluation, interpretation, and synthesis through at least two substantial writing and/or speaking tasks.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.
General Education Designations: Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L] 
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
23157
Dobson Campus
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/23/2021 - 12/17/2021

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.

This class is a Zero-Textbook-Cost Course, also known as a "Z Class." You will have access to class materials online without having to purchase a textbook.

Class 23157 Students may contact instructor at: anna.mcwhirter@mesacc.edu
RDG100 Successful College Reading 3 Credits
Emphasis on reading study strategies for any introductory class in any subject area. Introduction to Learning Management System (LMS), how to successfully read course textbooks and assessments, how to navigate information technology and development of academic vocabulary.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ALT100, or RDG081, or appropriate reading placement or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any 100-level course in another content area or permission of Instructor.
Students who test into RDG091 are now able to satisfy the RDG091 requirement with RDG100. This class is designed to help students read the necessary college level material used in a companion course in another discipline. Students must be co-enrolled in any introductory course in another content area to take RDG100.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
23687
Dobson Campus
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/23/2021 - 12/17/2021

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.

Students may contact instructor at: anna.mcwhirter@mesacc.edu

All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources).
24300
Dobson Campus
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/23/2021 - 12/17/2021

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.

Students may contact instructor at: anna.mcwhirter@mesacc.edu

Fall Flex Start 2021

CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking 3 Credits
Develop and apply critical thinking skills through critically reading varied and challenging materials. Includes analysis, evaluation, interpretation, and synthesis through at least two substantial writing and/or speaking tasks.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.
General Education Designations: Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L] 
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
23158
Dobson Campus
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
10/18/2021 - 12/17/2021

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.

All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources).

Class 23158 Contextualized for Health Science

Class 23158 Students may contact instructor at anna.mcwhirter@mesacc.edu
PSY101 Introduction to Psychology 3 Credits
Overview of the study and methods of psychological science. Includes an introduction to subfields such as biopsychology, learning, memory, development, social, and psychological disorders. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] 
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
23120
Dobson Campus
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
10/18/2021 - 12/17/2021

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.

Class 23120 Students may contact instructor at: anna.mcwhirter@mesacc.edu

RDG100LL Disciplinary Literacy Lab 1 Credits
Supplemental instruction for college-level discipline courses. Focus on developing effective reading processes to address a range of literacy needs including reading, writing, digital, numerical, financial and informational literacies.
Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: Any 100-level course in another content area or permission of Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
37026
Dobson Campus
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
09/07/2021 - 12/17/2021

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.

Class 37026 Students may contact instructor at: anna.mcwhirter@mesacc.edu

Class 37026 Concurrent enrollment required in RDG100LL Class 37026 and any section of PSY101 or PSY132.

All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources).
37027
Dobson Campus
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
10/04/2021 - 12/17/2021

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.

Class 37027 Students may contact instructor at: anna.mcwhirter@mesacc.edu

Class 37027 Concurrent enrollment required in RDG100LL Class 37027 and any section of PSY101 or PSY132.

All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources).

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