Sean A. Whitcomb

Full Time Faculty - 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

Spring 2023

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
30020
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023
Mo
9:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Class Started

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 30020 must also register for .

30022
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023
Tu
9:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Class Started

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 30022 must also register for .

30024
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023
Tu
1:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Class Started

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 30024 must also register for .

30021
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
01/18/2023 - 05/12/2023
We
9:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Class Started

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 30021 must also register for .

30023
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
01/19/2023 - 05/12/2023
Th
9:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Class Started

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 30023 must also register for .

30025
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
01/19/2023 - 05/12/2023
Th
1:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Class Started

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 30025 must also register for .

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
28836
Dobson Campus

Instructor Office

Independent Study
Lab
01/14/2023 - 05/12/2023

Class Started

Notes: Class 28836 Students may contact instructor at: sean.whitcomb@mesacc.edu

Fall 2023

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
33665
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
Mo
9:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Open

23 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 33665 must also register for .

17686
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
Tu
1:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Open

20 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 17686 must also register for .

17682

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023

Open

20 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: Class 17682 Students may contact instructor at: sean.whitcomb@mesacc.edu

Class 17682 is taught in an asynchronous 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 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 17682 must also register for .

33666
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
08/23/2023 - 12/15/2023
We
9:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Open

23 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 33666 must also register for .

17687
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
08/24/2023 - 12/15/2023
Th
1:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Open

20 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 17687 must also register for .

17683

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023

Open

20 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: Class 17683 taught in an asynchronous 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 microphone and speakers. A mobile device with a camera is also required. 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 17683 must also register for .

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
17798
Dobson Campus

Instructor Office

Independent Study
Lab
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023

Open

5 of 5
Seats Available

BIO298AB Special Projects 2 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
17751
Dobson Campus

Instructor Office

Independent Study
Lab
08/19/2023 - 12/15/2023

Open

5 of 5
Seats Available

Degrees & Awards

Bachelor of Arts in Plant Biology, Southern Illinois University

Master of Science in Plant Biology, Arizona State University

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