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Lewis Obermiller, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Life Sciences

Life Science

Life Science

Office: NU 6 - Room: NU-183

480-461-7119

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
 2:55 PM - 3:45 PM1:30 PM - 2:20 PM2:55 PM - 3:45 PM11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    

Online

By appointment    

All office hours are also online as well as in-person except Fridays.  On Fridays office hours are in-person only on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, otherwise they are online only.

Classes Taught

Spring 2025

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
28738
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM

Class Started

Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 28738 must also register for one of .
26506

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

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.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.

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

Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device with a microphone, speakers, a camera, and internet access.

Exams will require the use of a lockdown browser and smartphones will not work with the online exams. I-Pads can be used.

Class 26506 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 26506 must also register for .
26536
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
Tu
10:30 AM – 1:20 PM

Class Started

Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 26536 must also register for .
28739
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
01/16/2025 – 05/09/2025
Th
10:30 AM – 1:20 PM

Class Started

Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28739 must also register for .
26507

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

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.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.

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

Class 26507 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected].

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 26507 must also register for .
BIO240 General Genetics 4 Credits

In depth examination of the field of genetics.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181, or BIO181XT, or permission of Instructor.

Course Notes: Students may contact the instructor to inquire about waiving the prerequisite.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26566

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

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.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Class 26566 Course material is available through Canvas and includes learning tools such as PowerPoints, video lectures, worksheets, study tools etc. Your instructor will be available through weekly virtual office hours. Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]
BIO298AA Special Projects 1 Credits

Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development.

Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27453
Dobson Campus

Instructor Office
Independent Study
Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Class Started

Degrees & Awards

B.S. Molecular Biology

M.S. Cellular Biology

Ph.D. Molecular and Cellular Biology and Biochemistry

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