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Graham Boorse, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Life Science

Life Science

Life Science

Office: RDM-S Saguaro - Room: S260

480-654-7512

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM12:30 PM - 1:30 PM8:00 AM - 9:00 AM12:30 PM - 1:30 PM 
    By appointment

All office hours listed are both in person (Saguaro Bldg S260) and online using Zoom.  (Zoom Link for Online Office Hours)

Classes Taught

Fall 2023

BIO205 Microbiology 4 Credits

Study of microorganisms and their relationship to health, ecology, and related fields.

Prerequisites: C or better in (BIO156, or BIO156XT, or BIO181, or BIO181XT, or 1 yr of high school biology) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101). CHM130 or higher or one year of high school chemistry suggested but not required.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences General [SG]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
18744
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
MoWe
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Class Started

Notes: All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources).

Class 18744 uses free online textbooks and a free online lab manual.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 18744 must also register for one of .
34488
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Closed

Notes: Class 34488 This course uses free online textbooks and a free online lab manual.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 34488 must also register for .
17794

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023

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 17794 This course uses free online textbooks. This class will be taught in an asynchronous online format, which does not require regular attendance on specific days/times. Students will be allowed to work through weekly course material on their own time. Student attendance and participation will be tracked through weekly assignment completion. Students must have access to a computer (PC, Mac, laptop, Chromebook, or iPad) with a working webcam, microphone, as well as reliable internet access. Students may contact instructor at: graham.boorse@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 17794 must also register for one of .
18745
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lab
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
MoWe
9:30 AM - 10:55 AM

Class Started

Notes: Class 18745 This course uses free online textbooks and a free online lab manual. You will need compliant shoes to attend the lab. Compliant shoes are closed-toe shoes that are solid, not made of cloth, not perforated (no ballet flats). Additional information on compliant shoes will be provided when you attend the lab on the first day of classes.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 18745 must also register for .
19565
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lab
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
MoWe
12:30 PM - 1:55 PM

Class Started

Notes: Class 19565 This course uses free online textbooks and a free online lab manual. You will need compliant shoes to attend the lab. Compliant shoes are closed-toe shoes that are solid, not made of cloth, not perforated (no ballet flats). Additional information on compliant shoes will be provided when you attend the lab on the first day of classes.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 19565 must also register for .
34489
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lab
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
9:30 AM - 10:55 AM

Closed

Notes: This course uses free online textbooks and a free online lab manual. You will need compliant shoes to attend the lab. Compliant shoes are closed-toe shoes that are solid, not made of cloth, not perforated (no ballet flats). Additional information on compliant shoes will be provided when you attend the lab on the first day of classes.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 34489 must also register for .
17795

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023

Closed

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 17795 uses a free online lab manual. To prepare you for success in your chosen program, you will do microbiology lab experiments at home, not computer simulations. A lab kit and a small amount of additional supplies are required to complete this course. To purchase the lab kit and have it shipped directly to you, go to https://www.carolina.com/catalog/detail.jsp?prodId=583007&orgid=1906545&cid=1 Additional supplies cost less than $10. If you would like more information, contact your instructor. This class will be taught in an asynchronous online format, which does not require regular attendance on specific days/times. Students will be allowed to work through weekly course material on their own time. Student attendance and participation will be tracked through weekly assignment completion. Students must have access to a computer (PC, Mac, laptop, Chromebook, or iPad) with a working webcam, microphone, as well as reliable internet access.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 17795 must also register for .
34491

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023

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 34491 This course uses a free online lab manual. To prepare you for success in your chosen program, you will do microbiology lab experiments at home, not computer simulations. A lab kit and a small amount of additional supplies are required to complete this course. To purchase the lab kit and have it shipped directly to you, go to https://www.carolina.com/catalog/detail.jsp?prodId=583007&orgid=1906545&cid=1 Additional supplies cost less than $10. If you would like more information, contact your instructor. This class will be taught in an asynchronous online format, which does not require regular attendance on specific days/times. Students will be allowed to work through weekly course material on their own time. Student attendance and participation will be tracked through weekly assignment completion. Students must have access to a computer (PC, Mac, laptop, chromebook, or iPad) with a working webcam, microphone, as well as reliable internet access. Students may contact instructor at: graham.boorse@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 34491 must also register for .

Spring 2024

BIO205 Microbiology 4 Credits

Study of microorganisms and their relationship to health, ecology, and related fields.

Prerequisites: C or better in (BIO156, or BIO156XT, or BIO181, or BIO181XT, or 1 yr of high school biology) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101). CHM130 or higher or one year of high school chemistry suggested but not required.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences General [SG]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28352
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024
TuTh
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Open

24 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources).

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 course uses free online textbooks and a free online lab manual.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 28352 must also register for .
27711
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWe
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Open

24 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources).

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 course uses free online textbooks and a free online lab manual.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 27711 must also register for .
28901

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024

Open

48 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.

All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources).

This course uses free online textbooks. This class will be taught in an asynchronous online format, which does not require regular attendance on specific days/times. Students will be allowed to work through weekly course material on their own time. Student attendance and participation will be tracked through weekly assignment completion. Students must have access to a computer (PC, Mac, laptop, Chromebook, or iPad) with a working webcam, microphone, as well as reliable internet access.

Class 28901 Students may contact instructor at graham.boorse@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 28901 must also register for one of .
28579
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024
TuTh
12:30 PM - 1:55 PM

Open

24 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: This course uses free online textbooks and a free online lab manual. You will need compliant shoes to attend the lab. Compliant shoes are closed-toe shoes that are solid, not made of cloth, not perforated (no ballet flats). Additional information on compliant shoes will be provided when you attend the lab on the first day of classes.

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.

All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources).

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28579 must also register for .
27712
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lab
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWe
11:00 AM - 12:25 PM

Open

24 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: This course uses free online textbooks and a free online lab manual. You will need compliant shoes to attend the lab. Compliant shoes are closed-toe shoes that are solid, not made of cloth, not perforated (no ballet flats). Additional information on compliant shoes will be provided when you attend the lab on the first day of classes.

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.

All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources).

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 27712 must also register for .
28902

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024

Open

24 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.

All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources).

This course uses a free online lab manual. To prepare you for success in your chosen program, you will do microbiology lab experiments at home, not computer simulations. A lab kit and a small amount of additional supplies are required to complete this course. To purchase the lab kit and have it shipped directly to you, go to https://www.carolina.com/catalog/detail.jsp?prodId=583007&orgid=1906545&cid=1 Additional supplies cost less than $10. If you would like more information, contact your instructor. This class will be taught in an asynchronous online format, which does not require regular attendance on specific days/times. Students will be allowed to work through weekly course material on their own time. Student attendance and participation will be tracked through weekly assignment completion. Students must have access to a computer (PC, Mac, laptop, Chromebook, or iPad) with a working webcam, microphone, as well as reliable internet access

Class 28902 Students may contact instructor at graham.boorse@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28902 must also register for .
32263

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024

Open

24 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.

All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources).

This course uses a free online lab manual. To prepare you for success in your chosen program, you will do microbiology lab experiments at home, not computer simulations. A lab kit and a small amount of additional supplies are required to complete this course. To purchase the lab kit and have it shipped directly to you, go to https://www.carolina.com/catalog/detail.jsp?prodId=583007&orgid=1906545&cid=1 Additional supplies cost less than $10. If you would like more information, contact your instructor. This class will be taught in an asynchronous online format, which does not require regular attendance on specific days/times. Students will be allowed to work through weekly course material on their own time. Student attendance and participation will be tracked through weekly assignment completion. Students must have access to a computer (PC, Mac, laptop, Chromebook, or iPad) with a working webcam, microphone, as well as reliable internet access

Class 32263 Students may contact instructor at graham.boorse@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 32263 must also register for .

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