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Francesca De Martini, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Biology

Life Science

Life Science

Office: NU 6 - Room: 186

Notices

Spring 2025 BIO 181

BIO 181 Online classes:

1) You MUST purchase the lab kit from Home Science Tools https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/mcc-hybrid-bio-181-kit/

2) You won't need to purchase any textbooks. This is the book that we will be using for free!!

3) Students will need access to a computer (laptop, PC, Mac, iPad, or Chromobook) with a webcam, and a reliable internet access. 

 Let me know if you have any questions: [email protected]

BIO 181 In person classes:

  1. You won't need to purchase any textbooks. This is the book that we will be using for free!!
  2. The Lab manual: BIO 181 General Biology for Majors I Lab Manual is available in our bookstore. Click here to find it

Spring 2025 BIO 107:

You won't need to purchase anything for this class, the only thing you will need is a lab notebook. Here is an example.

 

 Let me know if you have any questions: [email protected]

Office Hours

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Office hours are going to be by appointment only. Check your Canvas class for more information.

 

 

Classes Taught

Summer 2025

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: One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16268

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
05/27/2025 – 07/17/2025

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.

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.

Class 16268 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' https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/mcc-hybrid-bio-181-kit/ Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 16268: is part of “iBelong” utilizing an iPad to complete coursework. Please visit our iBelong website for more information on student iPad checkouts. https://www.mesacc.edu/ibelong

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 16268 must also register for .
16269

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
05/27/2025 – 07/17/2025

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 16269 Lab kits are required. These can be purchased from Home Science Tools." ('Home Science Tools' https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/mcc-hybrid-bio-181-kit/ Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16269 must also register for .

Fall 2025

ABS283 Bioinformatics and Scientific Computing 3 Credits

Introduction to bioinformatics, including history, concepts, major genetic databases, access tools and programming software. Methodologies to extract meaning from biological sequences using sequence analysis, data visualization and statistics.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(BIO156 or BIO181) and (MAT095, or MAT096, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+, OR an appropriate district placement for MAT15+ or higher)], or permission of Instructor or Department/Division Chair.
General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
32764
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
MoWe
8:30 AM – 10:10 AM

Open

1 of 24
Seats Available

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

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.

iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 32764: is part of “iBelong” utilizing an iPad to complete coursework. Please visit our iBelong website for more information on student iPad checkouts. https://www.mesacc.edu/ibelong

Class 32764 Students get hands-on experience doing an original research assignment.
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 Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
23813
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture
08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025
TuTh
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM

Closed

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.

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

iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 23813: is part of “iBelong” utilizing an iPad to complete coursework. Please visit our iBelong website for more information on student iPad checkouts. https://www.mesacc.edu/ibelong

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 23813 must also register for .
24323

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

10 of 48
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.

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.

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

A lab kit must be purchased from Home Science Tools https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/mcc-hybrid-bio-181-kit/

iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 24323: is part of “iBelong” utilizing an iPad to complete coursework. Please visit our iBelong website for more information on student iPad checkouts. https://www.mesacc.edu/ibelong

Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 24323 must also register for one of .
23814
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lab
08/28/2025 – 12/19/2025
Th
10:30 AM – 1:20 PM

Closed

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.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 23814 must also register for .
24324

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

2 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.

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.

A lab kit must be purchased from Home Science Tools https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/mcc-hybrid-bio-181-kit/

Class 24324 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 24324 must also register for .
24325

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

8 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.

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.

A lab kit must be purchased from Home Science Tools https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/mcc-hybrid-bio-181-kit/

Class 24325 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 24325 must also register for .
BIO292UR Biology Undergraduate Research 1 Credits

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
33481
Dobson Campus

TBA
Independent Study
Lab
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

1 of 5
Seats Available

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.

Class 33481 Students get hands-on experience doing an original research assignment.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees:

Post-doctoral studies (Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 2019)

Ph.D. Environmental Life Sciences (Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 2016)

Master in Sciences and Bio-Monitoring Technologies (University of Studies of Genova, Italy, 2006)

B.S. Biology (University of Studies Milano-Bicocca, Italy, 2004)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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