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Sean A. Whitcomb

Full Time Faculty - Life Science

Life Science

Life Science

Office: NU 6 - Room: 180

480-442-2391 (alt)

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM2:00 PM - 3:15 PM11:00 AM - 12:15 PM2:00 PM - 3:15 PM 

Monday office hours are held in NU 157, the Biology Study Lab.

Other hours are also available by appointment.

Classes Taught

Fall 2021

BIO105 Environmental Biology 4 Credits
Fundamentals of ecology and their relevance to human impact on natural ecosystems. Field trips may be required at students' expense. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] 
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
22446
Dobson Campus
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/23/2021 - 12/17/2021

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 22446 Students may contact instructor at: sean.whitcomb@mesacc.edu

Class 22446 This class is taught in a fully online format. Students will have access to pre-recorded lectures and course materials at any time. Students must have Internet access and access to a computer (laptop or desktop) with a webcam, microphone, and speakers. A mobile device with a camera is also required.

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

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 22446 must also register for .
22448
Dobson Campus
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/23/2021 - 12/17/2021

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 22448 Students may contact instructor at: sean.whitcomb@mesacc.edu

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

Class 22448 This class is taught in a fully online format. Students will have access to pre-recorded lectures and course materials at any time. Students must have Internet access and access to a computer (laptop or desktop) with a webcam, microphone, and speakers. A mobile device with a camera is also required.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 22448 must also register for .
22444
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture
08/23/2021 - 12/17/2021

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 22444 Students may contact instructor at: sean.whitcomb@mesacc.edu

Class 22444 The lecture portion of this class is taught in a fully online format. Students will have access to pre-recorded lectures and course materials at any time. Students must have Internet access and access to a computer (laptop or desktop) with a webcam, microphone, and speakers. A mobile device with a camera is also required. The laboratory portion is taught in-person in the classroom.

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

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 22444 must also register for one of .
22447
Dobson Campus
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/23/2021 - 12/17/2021

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 22447 Students may contact instructor at: sean.whitcomb@mesacc.edu

Class 22447 This class is taught in an asynchronous online format. Students will have access to pre-recorded lectures and course materials at any time. The instructor will host live weekly Q&A sessions at the regularly scheduled class time. Students are required to either attend the live sessions or watch recordings of them later. Students must have Internet access and access to a computer (laptop or desktop) with microphone and speakers. A mobile device with a camera is also required.

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 22447 must also register for .
22449
Dobson Campus
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/23/2021 - 12/17/2021

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 22449 Students may contact instructor at: sean.whitcomb@mesacc.edu

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 22449 must also register for .
22445
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lab
08/24/2021 - 12/17/2021
Tu
10:30 AM - 1:20 PM

Closed

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 22445 Students may contact instructor at: sean.whitcomb@mesacc.edu

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 22445 must also register for .
36964
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lab
08/26/2021 - 12/17/2021
Th
10:30 AM - 1:20 PM

Closed

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 36964 Students may contact instructor at: sean.whitcomb@mesacc.edu

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 36964 must also register for .

Degrees & Awards

Bachelor of Arts in Plant Biology, Southern Illinois University

Master of Science in Plant Biology, Arizona State University

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