Graham Boorse, Ph.D.

Full Time Faculty - Life Science

Life Science

Office: RDM-S Saguaro - Room: S260

480-654-7512

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM10:00 AM - 11:00 AM12:30 PM - 2:00 PM10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 

All office hours listed are both in person (Saguaro Bldg S260) and online using Webex (https://maricopa.webex.com/meet/gboorse)

Classes Taught

Spring 2023

BIO205 Microbiology 4 Credits

Study of microorganisms and their relationship to health, ecology, and related fields.

Prerequisites: C or better in (BIO156, or BIO156XT, or BIO181, or BIO181XT, or 1 yr of high school biology) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101). CHM130 or higher or one year of high school chemistry suggested but not required.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences General [SG]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
29538
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023
MoWe
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Class Started

Notes: This course uses free online textbooks and a free online lab manual. You will need compliant shoes to attend the lab. Complaint shoes are closed-toe shoes that are solid, not made of cloth, not perforated (no ballet flats). Additional information on compliant shoes will be provided when you attend the lab on the first day of classes.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 29538 must also register for one of .

30222
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023
TuTh
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Class Started

Notes: This course uses free online textbooks and a free online lab manual. You will need compliant shoes to attend the lab. Complaint shoes are closed-toe shoes that are solid, not made of cloth, not perforated (no ballet flats). Additional information on compliant shoes will be provided when you attend the lab on the first day of classes.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 30222 must also register for .

30858

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 30858 Students may contact instructor at graham.boorse@mesacc.edu

This class will be taught in an asynchronous online format, which does not require regular attendance on specific days/times. Students will be allowed to work through weekly course material on their own time. Student attendance and participation will be tracked through weekly assignment completion. Students must have access to a computer (PC, Mac, laptop, or iPad) with a working webcam, microphone, as well as reliable internet access. A lab kit is required to complete this course. Free vouchers for the lab kit can be picked up at the Mesa Community College bookstore, or the bookstore will ship a voucher to you for $7.50. Your instructor will provide additional information on the lab kit voucher. Redeem the lab kit voucher at https://www.carolina.com/voucher/redeem.jsp

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 30858 must also register for .

30466
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lab
01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023
TuTh
12:30 PM - 1:55 PM

Class Started

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 30466 must also register for .

29942
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lab
01/18/2023 - 05/12/2023
MoWe
8:00 AM - 9:25 AM

Class Started

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 29942 must also register for .

29539
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lab
01/18/2023 - 05/12/2023
MoWe
11:00 AM - 12:25 PM

Class Started

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 29539 must also register for .

30859

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 30859 Students may contact instructor at graham.boorse@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 30859 must also register for .

Fall 2023

BIO205 Microbiology 4 Credits

Study of microorganisms and their relationship to health, ecology, and related fields.

Prerequisites: C or better in (BIO156, or BIO156XT, or BIO181, or BIO181XT, or 1 yr of high school biology) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101). CHM130 or higher or one year of high school chemistry suggested but not required.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences General [SG]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
18744
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
MoWe
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Open

41 of 48
Seats Available

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

Class 18744 uses free online textbooks and a free online lab manual.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 18744 must also register for one of .

34488
Red Mountain Campus

RDM TBA

In Person
Lecture
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Open

24 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: Class 34488 This course uses free online textbooks and a free online lab manual.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 34488 must also register for .

17794

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023

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 17794 This course uses free online textbooks. This class will be taught in an asynchronous online format, which does not require regular attendance on specific days/times. Students will be allowed to work through weekly course material on their own time. Student attendance and participation will be tracked through weekly assignment completion. Students must have access to a computer (PC, Mac, laptop, Chromebook, or iPad) with a working webcam, microphone, as well as reliable internet access. Students may contact instructor at: graham.boorse@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 17794 must also register for one of .

18745
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lab
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
MoWe
9:30 AM - 10:55 AM

Open

18 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: Class 18745 This course uses free online textbooks and a free online lab manual. You will need compliant shoes to attend the lab. Compliant shoes are closed-toe shoes that are solid, not made of cloth, not perforated (no ballet flats). Additional information on compliant shoes will be provided when you attend the lab on the first day of classes.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 18745 must also register for .

19565
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lab
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
MoWe
12:30 PM - 1:55 PM

Open

23 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: Class 19565 This course uses free online textbooks and a free online lab manual. You will need compliant shoes to attend the lab. Compliant shoes are closed-toe shoes that are solid, not made of cloth, not perforated (no ballet flats). Additional information on compliant shoes will be provided when you attend the lab on the first day of classes.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 19565 must also register for .

34489
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lab
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
9:30 AM - 10:55 AM

Open

24 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: This course uses a free online lab manual. To prepare you for success in your chosen program, you will do microbiology lab experiments at home, not computer simulations. A lab kit and a small amount of additional supplies are required to complete this course. To purchase the lab kit and have it shipped directly to you, go to https://www.carolina.com/catalog/detail.jsp?prodId=583007&orgid=1906545&cid=1 Additional supplies cost less than $10. If you would like more information, contact your instructor. This class will be taught in an asynchronous online format, which does not require regular attendance on specific days/times. Students will be allowed to work through weekly course material on their own time. Student attendance and participation will be tracked through weekly assignment completion. Students must have access to a computer (PC, Mac, laptop, chromebook, or iPad) with a working webcam, microphone, as well as reliable internet access. Students may contact instructor at: graham.boorse@mesacc.edu

This course uses free online textbooks and a free online lab manual. You will need compliant shoes to attend the lab. Compliant shoes are closed-toe shoes that are solid, not made of cloth, not perforated (no ballet flats). Additional information on compliant shoes will be provided when you attend the lab on the first day of classes.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 34489 must also register for .

17795

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023

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.

Class 17795 uses a free online lab manual. To prepare you for success in your chosen program, you will do microbiology lab experiments at home, not computer simulations. A lab kit and a small amount of additional supplies are required to complete this course. To purchase the lab kit and have it shipped directly to you, go to https://www.carolina.com/catalog/detail.jsp?prodId=583007&orgid=1906545&cid=1 Additional supplies cost less than $10. If you would like more information, contact your instructor. This class will be taught in an asynchronous online format, which does not require regular attendance on specific days/times. Students will be allowed to work through weekly course material on their own time. Student attendance and participation will be tracked through weekly assignment completion. Students must have access to a computer (PC, Mac, laptop, Chromebook, or iPad) with a working webcam, microphone, as well as reliable internet access.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 17795 must also register for .

34491

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023

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 34491 This course uses a free online lab manual. To prepare you for success in your chosen program, you will do microbiology lab experiments at home, not computer simulations. A lab kit and a small amount of additional supplies are required to complete this course. To purchase the lab kit and have it shipped directly to you, go to https://www.carolina.com/catalog/detail.jsp?prodId=583007&orgid=1906545&cid=1 Additional supplies cost less than $10. If you would like more information, contact your instructor. This class will be taught in an asynchronous online format, which does not require regular attendance on specific days/times. Students will be allowed to work through weekly course material on their own time. Student attendance and participation will be tracked through weekly assignment completion. Students must have access to a computer (PC, Mac, laptop, chromebook, or iPad) with a working webcam, microphone, as well as reliable internet access. Students may contact instructor at: graham.boorse@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 34491 must also register for .

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