Derek Borman
Residential Faculty - Psychological Science
Office: RDM-PV Palo Verde - Room: 237
480-461-7181
480-331-1849 (alt)
Office Hours
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | |
Online | Online | Online | Online | |
By appointment |
Office hours on Friday by appointment.
Classes Taught
Fall 2026
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 Credits | ||||
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Overview of the methods, concepts, and applications of psychological science. Includes an introduction to key domains of psychology: Biological, Cognitive, Developmental, Social and Personality, and Mental and Physical Health. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB] | ||||||
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15834
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Red Mountain Campus
RDM P209 |
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 17 of 24 |
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Notes: Class 15834 Please contact instructor for more information about required textbook. |
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15841
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Red Mountain Campus
RDM P209 |
In-Person
Lecture
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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9:30 AM – 10:45 AM
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Open 17 of 24 |
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Notes: Class 15841 Please contact instructor for more information about required textbook. |
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16834
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Red Mountain Campus
RDM P209 |
In-Person
Lecture
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
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Open 21 of 24 |
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Notes: Class 16834 Please contact instructor for more information about required textbook. |
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| PSY230 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 Credits | ||||
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An introduction to basic concepts in descriptive and inferential statistics, with emphasis upon application to psychology. Consideration given to the methods of data collection, sampling techniques, graphing of data, and the statistical evaluation of data collected through experimentation. Required of psychology majors. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. |
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Course Notes: Students must take PSY231 (statistics lab) from the same instructor. |
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| General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS] | ||||||
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15856
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Closed |
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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. |
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| PSY231 | Laboratory for Statistics | 1 Credits | ||||
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Applications of inferential and descriptive statistics to statistical software in the field of psychology. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: PSY230. |
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15860
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Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Closed |
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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. |
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15862
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Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Closed |
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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. |
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Fall Flex Start 2026
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 Credits | ||||
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Overview of the methods, concepts, and applications of psychological science. Includes an introduction to key domains of psychology: Biological, Cognitive, Developmental, Social and Personality, and Mental and Physical Health. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB] | ||||||
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16258
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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10/19/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Open 25 of 25 |
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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. |
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Degrees & Awards
Bachelor of Science, Psychology (Developmental concentration) - Brigham Young University
Master of Arts, General Psychology - Humboldt State University
Doctor of Philosophy, Research and Evaluation Methods in Psychology (Educational Psychology concentration) - Utah State University
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