Dennis Wilson
Residential Faculty - Biology
480-654-7731
Classes Taught
Fall 2026
| BIO181 | General Biology (Majors) I | 4 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
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15429
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Red Mountain Campus
RDM P205 |
In-Person
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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MoWe
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11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
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Open 38 of 48 |
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Notes: 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 15429 must also register for one of several labs offered. |
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17686
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Red Mountain Campus
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In-Person
Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Mo
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8:00 AM – 10:50 AM
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Open 16 of 24 |
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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. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 17686 must also register for lecture 15429. |
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15430
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Red Mountain Campus
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In-Person
Lab
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08/26/2026 – 12/18/2026
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We
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8:00 AM – 10:50 AM
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Open 22 of 24 |
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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 15430 must also register for lecture 15429. |
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| BIO182 | General Biology (Majors) II | 4 Credits | ||||
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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 BIO181XT, or permission of Department or Division. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences General [SG] | ||||||
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15441
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Open 12 of 24 |
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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. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 15441 must also register for lab 15442. |
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15442
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Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Open 12 of 24 |
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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. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 15442 must also register for lecture 15441. |
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| BIO292UR | Biology Undergraduate Research | 1 Credits | ||||
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Provides students with group and/or individualized undergraduate research opportunities under faculty supervision in order to maximize student development. Appropriate research facilities and equipment are made available for student use. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. |
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17917
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Red Mountain Campus
TBA |
Independent Study
Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Open 4 of 4 |
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Notes: Provides students with group and/or individualized undergraduate research opportunities under faculty supervision in order to maximize student development. Appropriate research facilities and equipment are made available for student use. Enrollment is ONLY by permission of the instructor. |
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