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Francesca De Martini, Ph.D.

Full Time Faculty - Biology

Life Science

Life Science

Office: NU 6 - Room: 186

Notices

SUMMER 2021 BIO 181 online:

Course material for the lecture and the lab portion:

1) Lab kits are MANDATORY for this course. Please click on this link and purchase your lab kit as soon as possible! -----Lab kits will cost the student  $36.25 in total 

2) You won't need to purchase any textbooks. This is the book that we will be using for free!!

3) Students will need access to a computer (laptop, PC, Mac or iPad) with a webcam, and internet access. Chromebooks will NOT meet course technology requirements. 

 Let me know if you have any questions!

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
   8:00 AM - 10:00 AM 
  4:00 PM - 5:00 PM 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Online

Online

Online

Online

Online

By appointmentBy appointmentBy appointmentBy appointmentBy appointment

Office hours are virtual and they are offered via Webex (link on Canvas).

Office hours are also available by appointment.

 

Classes Taught

Spring 2021

BIO181 General Biology (Majors) I 4 Credits
The study and principles of structure and function of organisms at the molecular and cellular levels. A detailed exploration of the chemistry of life, the cell, and genetics.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended.
Students will need access to a computer (laptop, PC, Mac or iPad) with a webcam, and internet access. Chromebooks will NOT meet course technology requirements. Lab kit purchase is required. International shipments are not allowed. Your instructor may email you additional instructions specific to your section that may include specific dates for exams, technology requirements, or other course related requirements.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] 
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
32430
Dobson Campus
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/19/2021 - 05/14/2021

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 32430 Students may contact instructor at: francesca.de.martini@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 32430 must also register for one of .
32402
Dobson Campus
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/19/2021 - 05/14/2021

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 32402 Students may contact instructor at: francesca.de.martini@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 32402 must also register for one of .
32404
Dobson Campus
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
01/19/2021 - 05/14/2021

Closed

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 32404 Students may contact instructor at: francesca.de.martini@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 32404 must also register for .
32432
Dobson Campus
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
01/19/2021 - 05/14/2021

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 32432 Students may contact instructor at: francesca.de.martini@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 32432 must also register for .
32403
Dobson Campus
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
01/19/2021 - 05/14/2021

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 32403 Students may contact instructor at: francesca.de.martini@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 32403 must also register for .
32431
Dobson Campus
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
01/19/2021 - 05/14/2021

Closed

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 32431 Students may contact instructor at: francesca.de.martini@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 32431 must also register for .

Summer 2021

BIO181 General Biology (Majors) I 4 Credits
The study and principles of structure and function of organisms at the molecular and cellular levels. A detailed exploration of the chemistry of life, the cell, and genetics.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended.
One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended. Lab kits are required. These can be purchased in the bookstore.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] 
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16250
Dobson Campus
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
06/01/2021 - 07/22/2021

Closed

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 16250 Students may contact instructor at: francesca.de.martini@mesacc.edu

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

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 16250 must also register for one of .
17834
Dobson Campus
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
06/01/2021 - 07/22/2021

Closed

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 17834 Students may contact instructor at: francesca.de.martini@mesacc.edu

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 17834 must also register for .
16251
Dobson Campus
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
06/01/2021 - 07/22/2021

Closed

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 16251 Students may contact instructor at: francesca.de.martini@mesacc.edu

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16251 must also register for .

Fall 2021

BIO181 General Biology (Majors) I 4 Credits
The study and principles of structure and function of organisms at the molecular and cellular levels. A detailed exploration of the chemistry of life, the cell, and genetics.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended.
Lab kits are required. These can be purchased in the bookstore.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] 
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
22472
Dobson Campus
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/23/2021 - 12/17/2021

Open

40 of 48
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.

Class 22472 Students will need access to a computer (laptop, PC, Mac or iPad) with a webcam, and internet access. Chromebooks will not meet course technology requirements. This course will use a free online textbook. The additional purchase of a lab kit from the Mesa Community College bookstore will be required.

Students may contact instructor at francesca.demartini@mesacc.edu

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

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 22472 must also register for one of .
22458
Dobson Campus
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/23/2021 - 12/17/2021

Open

30 of 48
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.

Class 22458 Students may contact instructor at: francesca.de.martini@mesacc.edu

Class 22458 Students will need access to a computer (laptop, PC, Mac or iPad) with a webcam, and internet access. Chromebooks will not meet course technology requirements.

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

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 22458 must also register for one of .
36991
Dobson Campus
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/23/2021 - 12/17/2021

Open

24 of 24
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.

Class 36991 Students may contact instructor at: francesca.de.martini@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 36991 must also register for .
22460
Dobson Campus
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/23/2021 - 12/17/2021

Open

21 of 24
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.

Class 22460 Students may contact instructor at: francesca.de.martini@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 22460 must also register for .
22459
Dobson Campus
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/23/2021 - 12/17/2021

Open

9 of 24
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.

Class 22459 Students may contact instructor at: francesca.de.martini@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 22459 must also register for .
22473
Dobson Campus
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/23/2021 - 12/17/2021

Open

16 of 24
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.

Students may contact instructor at francesca.demartini@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 22473 must also register for .
36992
Dobson Campus
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/23/2021 - 12/17/2021

Open

24 of 24
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.

Class 36992 Students may contact instructor at: francesca.de.martini@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 36992 must also register for .
22474
Dobson Campus
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/23/2021 - 12/17/2021

Open

24 of 24
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.

Students may contact instructor at francesca.demartini@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 22474 must also register for .

Degrees & Awards

Degrees:

Post-doctoral studies (Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 2019)

Ph.D. Environmental Life Sciences (Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 2016)

Master in Sciences and Bio-Monitoring Technologies (University of Studies of Genova, Italy, 2006)

B.S. Biology (University of Studies Milano-Bicocca, Italy, 2004)

Recognitions:

Spring 2020 PHI THETA KAPPA MENTOR

 

 

 

 

 

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