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Lewis Obermiller

Full Time Faculty - Biology

Life Science

Life Science

480-461-7119

Classes Taught

Fall 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.
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
28877
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/23/2022 - 12/16/2022
TuTh
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Class Started
Lab Notes: Students registering for class 28877 must also register for one of .

28855
Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/22/2022 - 12/16/2022

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 28855 Students may contact instructor at: obermiller@mesacc.edu

Class 28855 Exams will require the use of a lockdown browser and monitor so you will need to have a computer or iPad with a microphone, speakers, and a camera. Chromebooks and smartphones will not work with this system, and can not be used to take the online exams.

Class 28855 Lab kits are required. These can be purchased from Home Science Tools." ('Home Science Tools' hyperlink https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/mcc-hybrid-bio-181-kit/

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 28855 must also register for one of .
28936
Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/22/2022 - 12/16/2022

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 28936 Students may contact instructor at: obermiller@mesacc.edu

Class 28936 Exams will require the use of a lockdown browser and monitor so you will need to have a computer or iPad with a microphone, speakers, and a camera. Chromebooks and smartphones will not work with this system, and can not be used to take the online exams.

Class 28936 Lab kits are required. These can be purchased from Home Science Tools." ('Home Science Tools' hyperlink https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/mcc-hybrid-bio-181-kit/

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 28936 must also register for .
28878
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
08/23/2022 - 12/16/2022
Tu
10:30 AM - 1:20 PM

Closed
Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28878 must also register for .
28879
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
08/25/2022 - 12/16/2022
Th
10:30 AM - 1:20 PM

Class Started
Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28879 must also register for .
28856
Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/22/2022 - 12/16/2022

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 28856 Students may contact instructor at: obermiller@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28856 must also register for .
28937
Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/22/2022 - 12/16/2022

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 28937 Students may contact instructor at: obermiller@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28937 must also register for .
29718
Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/22/2022 - 12/16/2022

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 29718 Students may contact instructor at: obermiller@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 29718 must also register for .

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
30869
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023
TuTh
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Open

14 of 24
Seats Available

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 30869 must also register for .

28807
Dobson Campus
TBA
Hybrid
Lecture
01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023

Open

44 of 48
Seats Available

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 28807 Students may contact instructor at: lewis.obermiller@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 28807 must also register for one of .
30860
Red Mountain Campus
Online Course
Hybrid
Lecture
01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023

Open

20 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 30860 Students may contact instructor at lewis.obermiller@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 30860 must also register for .

30870
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
01/19/2023 - 05/12/2023
Th
10:30 AM - 1:20 PM

Open

14 of 24
Seats Available

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 30870 must also register for .
28808
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lab
01/18/2023 - 05/12/2023
-
-

Open

21 of 24
Seats Available
Special Class Meeting Information
Location Start End Days Times
LS 2051/18/2023 We 10:30 AM - 1:20 PM
LS 2052/1/2023 We 10:30 AM - 1:20 PM
LS 2052/15/2023 We 10:30 AM - 1:20 PM
LS 2053/1/2023 We 10:30 AM - 1:20 PM
LS 2053/29/2023 We 10:30 AM - 1:20 PM
LS 2054/12/2023 We 10:30 AM - 1:20 PM
LS 2054/26/2023 We 10:30 AM - 1:20 PM

Notes: Hybrid classes include in-person attendance on campus for face-to-face format at the times listed on the lab section.

Class 28808 Students may contact instructor at: lewis.obermiller@mesacc.edu.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28808 must also register for .
28809
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lab
01/18/2023 - 05/12/2023
-
-

Open

23 of 24
Seats Available
Special Class Meeting Information
Location Start End Days Times
LS 2051/25/2023 We 10:30 AM - 1:20 PM
LS 2052/8/2023 We 10:30 AM - 1:20 PM
LS 2052/22/2023 We 10:30 AM - 1:20 PM
LS 2053/8/2023 We 10:30 AM - 1:20 PM
LS 2054/5/2023 We 10:30 AM - 1:20 PM
LS 2054/19/2023 We 10:30 AM - 1:20 PM
LS 2055/3/2023 We 10:30 AM - 1:20 PM

Notes: Hybrid classes include in-person attendance on campus for face-to-face format at the times listed on the lab section.

Class 28809 Students may contact instructor at: lewis.obermiller@mesacc.edu.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28809 must also register for .
30861
Red Mountain Campus
Hybrid
Lab
01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023
Tu
6:30 PM - 9:20 PM

Open

20 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: Hybrid classes include in-person attendance on campus for face-to-face format at the times listed on the lab section.

Class 30861 Students may contact instructor at lewis.obermiller@mesacc.edu. Lecture is online and lab is in person.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 30861 must also register for .

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