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Fall 2022 Notices:
1) Bio 100 in person course will allow Flexible attendance for lectures (labs are required in person). Students are expected to be in person during week 1 lectures, and on exam days. For more information, please click on the Syllabus for Bio 100 Fall 2022 link (under construction).
2) Bio 182 is an online course. Students will need to be available during one of two posted times on Exam days. Exams will be remotely proctored over Google Meet, and students will need a microphone and camera. For more information, please click on the Syllabus for Bio 182 Fall 2022 link (under construction).
3) Bio 280 is an online course. Students will need to be available during one of two posted times on Exam days. Exams will be remotely proctored over Google Meet, and students will need a microphone and camera.For more information, please click on the Syllabus for Bio 280 Fall 2022 link (under construction).
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Classes Taught
Spring 2022
BIO100 | Biology Concepts | 4 Credits | ||||
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Introductory course covering basic principles and concepts of biology. Methods of scientific inquiry and behavior of matter and energy in biological systems are explored. Prerequisites: None. | ||||||
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
29579 |
Live Online |
Live Online
Lecture
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01/18/2022 - 05/13/2022 |
TuTh |
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM |
Class Ended |
Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required.
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. |
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29582 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/18/2022 - 05/13/2022 |
Class Ended |
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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. |
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29589 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/18/2022 - 05/13/2022 |
Class Ended |
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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. |
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29580 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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01/18/2022 - 05/13/2022 |
Class Ended |
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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. |
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29581 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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01/18/2022 - 05/13/2022 |
Class Ended |
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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. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 29581 must also register for lecture 29579. |
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29583 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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01/18/2022 - 05/13/2022 |
Class Ended |
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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. |
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29590 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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01/18/2022 - 05/13/2022 |
Class Ended |
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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. |
Summer 2022
BIO182 | General Biology (Majors) II | 4 Credits | ||||
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The study and principles of structure and function of living things at cellular, organismic, and higher levels of organization. A detailed exploration of the mechanisms of evolution, biological diversity, biology of organisms, and ecology. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181 or BIO181XT. |
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General Education Designations: Natural Sciences General [SG] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
16260 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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05/31/2022 - 07/21/2022 |
Closed |
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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. |
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16261 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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05/31/2022 - 07/21/2022 |
Closed |
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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. |
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16315 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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05/31/2022 - 07/21/2022 |
Closed |
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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. |
Fall 2022
BIO100 | Biology Concepts | 4 Credits | ||||
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Introductory course covering basic principles and concepts of biology. Methods of scientific inquiry and behavior of matter and energy in biological systems are explored. Prerequisites: None. 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. Click here for more information and to register. |
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General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28841 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/22/2022 - 12/16/2022 |
MoWe |
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM |
Open 33 of 36 |
Notes: Class 28841 Students may contact instructor at: nicola.plowes@mesacc.edu |
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28842 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lab
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08/22/2022 - 12/16/2022 |
Mo |
10:30 AM - 1:20 PM |
Open 17 of 18 |
Notes: Class 28842 Students may contact instructor at: nicola.plowes@mesacc.edu |
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30329 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lab
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08/24/2022 - 12/16/2022 |
We |
10:30 AM - 1:20 PM |
Open 16 of 18 |
Notes: Class 30329 Students may contact instructor at: nicola.plowes@mesacc.edu |
BIO182 | General Biology (Majors) II | 4 Credits | ||||
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The study and principles of structure and function of living things at cellular, organismic, and higher levels of organization. A detailed exploration of the mechanisms of evolution, biological diversity, biology of organisms, and ecology. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181 or BIO181XT. |
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General Education Designations: Natural Sciences General [SG] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28883 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/22/2022 - 12/16/2022 |
Open 38 of 48 |
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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. |
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28884 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/22/2022 - 12/16/2022 |
Open 17 of 24 |
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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. |
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28885 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/22/2022 - 12/16/2022 |
Open 21 of 24 |
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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. |
BIO280 | Animal Behavior | 3 Credits | ||||
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A study of the genetics, physiology, ecology, and evolutionary history of animal behavior. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO100, or BIO105, or BIO181, or equivalent, or permission of instructor. |
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Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
30330 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/22/2022 - 12/16/2022 |
Open 23 of 24 |
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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. |
Degrees & Awards
BS Biology (Ecology, Evolution, Conservation) (UT Austin 1999)
PhD Entomology (UCONN 2008)
Post-doctoral studies at ASU SOLS (2008-2013)
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