Graham Boorse

Residential Faculty - Life Science

Life Science

Office: RDM-S Saguaro - Room: S260

480-654-7512

Office Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
 
    
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 2026

BIO205 Microbiology 4 Credits

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

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (BIO156++, or BIO181++, or one year 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 [NSI], Natural Sciences General [SG]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16198
Red Mountain Campus

RDM-S S152

In-Person
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
MoWe
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM

Open

17 of 48
Seats Available

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.

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

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 16198 must also register for one of .

17169
Red Mountain Campus

RDM-S S279

In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
TuTh
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM

Open

10 of 24
Seats Available

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.

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

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 17169 must also register for .

15463
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026

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 15463 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.

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.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 15463 must also register for one of .

16199
Red Mountain Campus

RDM-S S156

In-Person
Lab
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
MoWe
9:30 AM – 10:55 AM

Open

3 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: Students 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.

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.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16199 must also register for .

16651
Red Mountain Campus

RDM-S S156

In-Person
Lab
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
MoWe
12:30 PM – 1:55 PM

Open

14 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: Students 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.

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.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16651 must also register for .

17170
Red Mountain Campus

RDM-S S156

In-Person
Lab
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
TuTh
9:30 AM – 10:55 AM

Open

10 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: Students 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.

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.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 17170 must also register for .

15464
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026

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 15464 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/carolina-distance-learning-science-kits/mesa-cmty-college-bio-205/588120.pr Additional supplies cost less than $20. 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.

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 15464 must also register for .

15465
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026

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 15465 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/carolina-distance-learning-science-kits/mesa-cmty-college-bio-205/588120.pr Additional supplies cost less than $20. 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.

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 15465 must also register for .

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