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Francesca De Martini, Ph.D.

Full Time Faculty - Biology

Life Science

Life Science

Office: NU 6 - Room: 186

Notices

Fall 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! 

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
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM  

Online

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

Office hours are also available by appointment.

 

Classes Taught

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.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] 
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
22458
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.

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).

Class 22458 Lab kits are required. These can be purchased in the bookstore.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 22458 must also register for one of .

22472
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.

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.

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).

Class 22472 Lab kits are required. These can be purchased in the bookstore.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 22472 must also register for one of .

36991
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.

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

Class 36991 Lab kits are required. These can be purchased in the bookstore.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 36991 must also register for .

22459
Dobson Campus
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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.

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 22459 must also register for .
22460
Dobson Campus
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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.

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 22460 must also register for .
22473
Dobson Campus
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/23/2021 - 12/17/2021

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.

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 22473 must also register for .
22474
Dobson Campus
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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 francesca.demartini@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 22474 must also register for .
36992
Dobson Campus
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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.

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 36992 must also register for .

Spring 2022

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.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] 
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28281
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/18/2022 - 05/13/2022
TuTh
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Open

14 of 36
Seats Available
Lab Notes: Students registering for class 28281 must also register for one of .

28332
Dobson Campus
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/18/2022 - 05/13/2022

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 28332 Students may contact instructor at: francesca.demartini@mesacc.edu. Lab Kits are required and can be purchased at the bookstore.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 28332 must also register for .

28243
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/19/2022 - 05/13/2022
MoWe
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Closed
Lab Notes: Students registering for class 28243 must also register for one of .

28282
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
01/18/2022 - 05/13/2022
Tu
10:30 AM - 1:20 PM

Open

4 of 18
Seats Available
Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28282 must also register for .
28333
Dobson Campus
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
01/18/2022 - 05/13/2022

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 28333 Students may contact instructor at: francesca.demartini@mesacc.edu. Lab Kits are required and can be purchased at the bookstore.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28333 must also register for .
28245
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
01/19/2022 - 05/13/2022
We
7:30 AM - 10:20 AM

Closed
Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28245 must also register for .
28283
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
01/20/2022 - 05/13/2022
Th
10:30 AM - 1:20 PM

Open

10 of 18
Seats Available
Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28283 must also register for .

Spring Flex Start 2022

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.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] 
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28244
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
01/24/2022 - 05/13/2022
Mo
7:30 AM - 10:20 AM

Closed
Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28244 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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