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Francesca De Martini, Ph.D.

Full Time Faculty - Biology

Life Science

Life Science

Office: NU 6 - Room: 186

Notices

Course material for the lecture and the lab portion (Spring 2023 BIO 181 online):

1) You MUST purchase the lab kit from Home Science Tools https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/mcc-hybrid-bio-181-kit/

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, iPad, or Chromobook) with a webcam, and a reliable internet access. 

 Let me know if you have any questions: francesca.de.martini@mesacc.edu

Course material for the lecture and the lab portion (Spring 2023 BIO 181 in person):

1) You MUST purchase the lab manual HERE

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

Let me know if you have any questions: francesca.de.martini@mesacc.edu

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM9:30 AM - 10:30 AM12:30 PM - 1:30 PM9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 

Online

 

Online

 

Online

By appointmentBy appointmentBy appointmentBy appointmentBy appointment

Office hours are virtual (M & W-->offered via Webex -link on Canvas) and in person (T & Th-->NU 6 186).

Office hours are also available by appointment.

 

Classes Taught

Spring 2023

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.
It is highly encouraged that you attend the FREE MCC Biology 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.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] 
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28844
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023
TuTh
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Class Started

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

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 28844 must also register for one of .

28810
Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023

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 28810 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).

A lab kit must be purchased from Home Science Tools https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/mcc-hybrid-bio-181-kit/

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 28810 must also register for one of .
28845
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023
Tu
10:30 AM - 1:20 PM

Class Started

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

Class 28845 Students may contact instructor at: francesca.de.martini@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28845 must also register for .
28846
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023
Th
10:30 AM - 1:20 PM

Class Started

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28846 must also register for .
28811
Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023

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 28811 Students may contact instructor at: francesca.de.martini@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28811 must also register for .
28812
Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023

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 28812 Students may contact instructor at: francesca.de.martini@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28812 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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