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Arta Damnjanovic, Ph.D.

Adjunct Faculty - Biology/Microbiology

Life Science

Life Science

Office: NU 6

480-628-6199 (mobile)

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM 

Classes Taught

Fall 2023

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.

Course Notes: 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. Visit https://www.mesacc.edu/students/foundations-student-success/boot-camps for more information and to register.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
19573
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
MoWe
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Closed

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 19573 must also register for .
17761

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

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.

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

Textbook and lab manual available at no cost and may include OER (Open Educational Resources). A lab kit must be purchased from Home Science Tools https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/mcc-hybrid-bio-181-kit/

Class 17761 Students may contact instructor at arta.damnjanovic@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 17761 must also register for .
19574
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
Mo
1:30 PM - 4:20 PM

Closed

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 19574 must also register for .
17762

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

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 17762 Class exams will require the use of a lockdown browser and monitor so you will need to have a computer or iPad with a microphone, speakers, and a camera. Chromebooks and smartphones will not work with this system, and can not be used to take the online exams. Lab kits are required. These can be purchased from Home Science Tools." ('Home Science Tools' hyperlink https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/mcc-hybrid-bio-181-kit/

Class 17762 Students may contact instructor at arta.damnjanovic@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 17762 must also register for .

Spring 2024

BIO205 Microbiology 4 Credits

Study of microorganisms and their relationship to health, ecology, and related fields.

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
27081
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024
TuTh
7:10 PM - 8:25 PM

Open

48 of 48
Seats Available

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

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.

This course uses free online textbooks and a free online lab manual.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 27081 must also register for one of .
27023
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024
TuTh
5:30 PM - 6:55 PM

Open

24 of 24
Seats Available

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

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.

This course uses free online textbooks and a free online lab manual. You will need compliant shoes to attend the lab. Compliant shoes are closed-toe shoes that are solid, not made of cloth, not perforated (no ballet flats). Additional information on compliant shoes will be provided when you attend the lab on the first day of classes.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 27023 must also register for .
27024
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024
TuTh
8:35 PM - 10:00 PM

Open

24 of 24
Seats Available

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

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.

This course uses free online textbooks and a free online lab manual. You will need compliant shoes to attend the lab. Compliant shoes are closed-toe shoes that are solid, not made of cloth, not perforated (no ballet flats). Additional information on compliant shoes will be provided when you attend the lab on the first day of classes.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 27024 must also register for .

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