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Course material for the lecture and the lab portion (Fall 2023 BIO 181 online):
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: francesca.de.martini@mesacc.edu
Course material for the lecture and the lab portion (Fall 2023 BIO 181 in person):
1) You MUST purchase the Lab Manual at the bookstore
2) You won't need to purchase any textbooks. This is the book that we will be using for free!!
Let me know if you have any questions: francesca.de.martini@mesacc.edu
Office Hours
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | |||
Online | Online | Online | ||
By appointment |
Office hours during the Fall semester are going to be online and in person (NU 6-186). Check your Canvas class for more information.
Friday online and by appointment only.
Classes Taught
Fall 2023
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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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. |
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General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
17696 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
MoWe |
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM |
Closed |
Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Some materials may be provided by the college and only be available while enrolled in the course. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 17696 must also register for one of several labs offered. |
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Book Information | ||||||
19571 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
TuTh |
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM |
Closed |
Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Some materials may be provided by the college and only be available while enrolled in the course. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 19571 must also register for lab 19572. |
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33682 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
Class Started |
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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 33682 must also register for one of several labs offered. |
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17697 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lab
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08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
Mo |
7:30 AM - 10:20 AM |
Closed |
Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Some materials may be provided by the college and only be available while enrolled in the course. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 17697 must also register for lecture 17696. |
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17698 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lab
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08/23/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
We |
7:30 AM - 10:20 AM |
Class Started |
Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Some materials may be provided by the college and only be available while enrolled in the course. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 17698 must also register for lecture 17696. |
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19572 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lab
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08/24/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
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. Some materials may be provided by the college and only be available while enrolled in the course. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 19572 must also register for lecture 19571. |
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33683 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
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. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 33683 must also register for lecture 33682. |
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33685 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
Class Started |
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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 33685 must also register for lecture 33682. |
BIO298AA | Special Projects | 1 Credits | ||||
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Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. |
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Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
34592 |
Dobson Campus SD Instructor Office |
Independent Study
Lab
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08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
Closed |
Spring 2024
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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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. |
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General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27029 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
MoWe |
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM |
Open 45 of 48 |
Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Some materials may be provided by the college and only be available while enrolled in the course. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 27029 must also register for one of several labs offered. |
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27015 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Open 38 of 48 |
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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 27015 must also register for one of several labs offered. |
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27031 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lab
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01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
We |
7:30 AM - 10:20 AM |
Open 23 of 24 |
Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Some materials may be provided by the college and only be available while enrolled in the course. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 27031 must also register for lecture 27029. |
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27016 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Open 20 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 27016 must also register for lecture 27015. |
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27017 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Open 18 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 27017 must also register for lecture 27015. |
BIO240 | General Genetics | 4 Credits | ||||
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In depth examination of the field of genetics. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181, or BIO181XT, or permission of Instructor. |
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Course Notes: Students may contact the instructor to inquire about waiving the prerequisite. |
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Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
32490 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
MoWe |
12:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
Open 15 of 20 |
Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Some materials may be provided by the college and only be available while enrolled in the course. |
BIO298AA | Special Projects | 1 Credits | ||||
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Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. |
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Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
33092 |
Dobson Campus SD Instructor Office |
Independent Study
Lab
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01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Open 4 of 5 |
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Notes: Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. |
Spring Flex Start 2024
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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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. |
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General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27030 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lab
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01/22/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Mo |
7:30 AM - 10:20 AM |
Open 22 of 24 |
Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Some materials may be provided by the college and only be available while enrolled in the course. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 27030 must also register for lecture 27029. |
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)
Recognitions:
Spring 2020 PHI THETA KAPPA MENTOR
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