Dennis Wilson

Residential Faculty - Biology

Life and Environmental Sciences

Life and Environmental Sciences

480-654-7731

Classes Taught

Spring 2027

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.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
10356
Red Mountain Campus

RDM-S S282
In-Person
Lecture
01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027
MoWe
9:30 AM – 10:45 AM

Open

10 of 24
Seats Available

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

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 Bio181 section is aimed at students entering the healthcare sector (e.g., nursing, dental hygiene, pre-med, pre-dentistry, pre-pharmacy, pre-vet) and biology majors. HESI, ATDH, MCAT and DAT practice questions are embedded into the course. The curriculum covers many of the biology topics covered in these entrance exams as well as some of the chemistry and math. It will also prepare you for the follow-on pre-requisite courses.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 10356 must also register for .
11501
Red Mountain Campus

RDM-S S157
In-Person
Lab
01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027
We
11:00 AM – 1:50 PM

Open

10 of 24
Seats Available

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

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 Bio181 section is aimed at students entering the healthcare sector (e.g., nursing, dental hygiene, pre-med, pre-dentistry, pre-pharmacy, pre-vet) and biology majors. HESI, ATDH, MCAT and DAT practice questions are embedded into the course. The curriculum covers many of the biology topics covered in these entrance exams as well as some of the chemistry and math. It will also prepare you for the follow-on pre-requisite courses.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 11501 must also register for .
BIO182 General Biology (Majors) II 4 Credits

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 BIO181CM, or permission of Department or Division.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences General [SG]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
10346
Red Mountain Campus

RDM-S S152
In-Person
Lecture
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
TuTh
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM

Open

16 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

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 Bio182 section is aimed at biology majors, pre-med, pre-dentistry, pre-pharmacy, pre-vet and other professions in healthcare. MCAT and DAT practice questions are embedded into the course. The curriculum covers many of the biology topics covered in these entrance exams as well as some of the chemistry and math. It will also prepare you for the follow-on pre-requisite courses.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 10346 must also register for .
10398
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027

Open

18 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.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

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.

Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device with a webcam, microphone and speakers, and Internet access.

Class 10398 Student attendance and participation will be tracked through weekly assignment completion.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 10398 must also register for .
10347
Red Mountain Campus

RDM-S S155
In-Person
Lab
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
Tu
9:30 AM – 12:20 PM

Open

16 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.

This Bio182 section is aimed at biology majors, pre-med, pre-dentistry, pre-pharmacy, pre-vet and other professions in healthcare. MCAT and DAT practice questions are embedded into the course. The curriculum covers many of the biology topics covered in these entrance exams as well as some of the chemistry and math. It will also prepare you for the follow-on pre-requisite courses.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 10347 must also register for .
11296
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027

Open

18 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.

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.

Class 11296 Student attendance and participation will be tracked through weekly assignment completion.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 11296 must also register for .

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