Sara Sanders, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Anatomy & Physiology

Life Science

Office: NU 6 - Room: 177

480-461-7310

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM8:30 AM - 11:30 AM10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 
 

Online

Online

Online

 
By appointment   By appointment

Office hours for fall 2020 will be held online via Webex or Zoom. Please contact to schedule a time to meet. Office hours are also available by appointment.

Classes Taught

Spring 2024

BIO160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 Credits

Principles of scientific method. Structural organization, homeostasis and control mechanisms of the body. Specific chemistry concepts. Structure and function of the major systems of the body. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28171
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024
TuTh
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Class Started

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

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 28171 must also register for one of .

28174
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWe
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.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 28174 must also register for .

28179

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024

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 28179 Students may contact instructor at: sara.sanders@mesacc.edu

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

Class 28179 This class will be taught in an asynchronous online format, meaning it will not require regular attendance on specific days/times. Students are able to work on course material on their own time. Instructor will be available for additional help and guidance through virtual office hours. Students will need access to a computer (laptop, PC, Mac or iPad) with a webcam, and internet access.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 28179 must also register for one of .

28172
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024
Tu
12:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Closed

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28172 must also register for .

28176
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
We
3:00 PM - 5:50 PM

Class Started

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28176 must also register for .

28173
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
01/18/2024 - 05/10/2024
Th
12:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Class Started

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28173 must also register for .

28180

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024

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 28180 Students may contact instructor at: sara.sanders@mesacc.edu

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28180 must also register for .

32264

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024

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 32264 Students may contact instructor at: sara.sanders@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 32264 must also register for .

Summer 2024

BIO201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credits

Study of structure and function of the human body. Topics include cells, tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system.

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
14811

Live Online

Live Online
Lecture
05/28/2024 - 06/27/2024
MoTuWeTh
10:20 AM - 12:30 PM

Open

19 of 48
Seats Available

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.

This course uses proctored online exams which require a computer (PC or Mac computer, or a newer iPad, or Chromebook) with a microphone and a webcam, and a reliable internet connection. Lab content is available online, but you will be required to purchase PhysioEx lab simulation software. Please contact your instructor for more information.

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.

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

Students may contact instructor at: sara.sanders@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 14811 must also register for one of .

14802

Live Online

Live Online
Lab
05/28/2024 - 06/27/2024
MoTuWeTh
8:00 AM - 10:10 AM

Open

3 of 24
Seats Available

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.

This course uses proctored online exams which require a computer (PC or Mac computer, or a newer iPad, or Chromebook) with a microphone and a webcam, and a reliable internet connection. Lab content is available online, but you will be required to purchase PhysioEx lab simulation software. Please contact your instructor for more information.

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.

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

Students may contact instructor at: sara.sanders@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 14802 must also register for .

17126

Live Online

Live Online
Lab
05/28/2024 - 06/27/2024
MoTuWeTh
12:40 PM - 2:50 PM

Open

16 of 24
Seats Available

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.

This course uses proctored online exams which require a computer (PC or Mac computer, or a newer iPad, or Chromebook) with a microphone and a webcam, and a reliable internet connection. Lab content is available online, but you will be required to purchase PhysioEx lab simulation software. Please contact your instructor for more information.

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.

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

Students may contact instructor at: sara.sanders@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 17126 must also register for .

BIO202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credits

Continuation of structure and function of the human body. Topics include endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems, pregnancy and development, and fluid and electrolyte balance.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO201 or BIO201XT.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences General [SG]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
14818

Live Online

Live Online
Lecture
07/01/2024 - 08/01/2024
MoTuWeTh
10:20 AM - 12:30 PM

Closed

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.

This course uses proctored online exams which require a computer (PC or Mac computer, or a newer iPad, or Chromebook) with a microphone and a webcam, and a reliable internet connection.

Lab content is available online, but you will be required to purchase PhysioEx lab simulation software. Please contact your instructor for more information.

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.

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

Students may contact instructor at: sara.sanders@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 14818 must also register for .

14819

Live Online

Live Online
Lab
07/01/2024 - 08/01/2024
MoTuWeTh
8:00 AM - 10:10 AM

Closed

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.

This course uses proctored online exams which require a computer (PC or Mac computer, or a newer iPad, or Chromebook) with a microphone and a webcam, and a reliable internet connection. Lab content is available online, but you will be required to purchase PhysioEx lab simulation software. Please contact your instructor for more information

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.

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

Students may contact instructor at: sara.sanders@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 14819 must also register for .

Fall 2024

BIO160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 Credits

Principles of scientific method. Structural organization, homeostasis and control mechanisms of the body. Specific chemistry concepts. Structure and function of the major systems of the body. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
13684
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024
MoWe
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Open

21 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: 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.

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

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 13684 must also register for .

13686
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/20/2024 - 12/13/2024
TuTh
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Open

44 of 48
Seats Available

Notes: 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.

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

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 13686 must also register for one of .

15001

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024

Open

42 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.

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.

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

Class 15001 Students may contact instructor at: sara.sanders@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 15001 must also register for one of .

13687
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
08/20/2024 - 12/13/2024
Tu
10:30 AM - 1:20 PM

Open

21 of 24
Seats Available

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 13687 must also register for .

13685
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
08/21/2024 - 12/13/2024
We
12:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Open

21 of 24
Seats Available

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 13685 must also register for .

13688
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
08/22/2024 - 12/13/2024
Th
10:30 AM - 1:20 PM

Open

23 of 24
Seats Available

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 13688 must also register for .

15002

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024

Open

21 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.

Students may contact instructor at: sara.sanders@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 15002 must also register for .

15922

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024

Open

21 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.

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

Students may contact instructor at: sara.sanders@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 15922 must also register for .

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