Lewis Obermiller, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Life Sciences

Life and Environmental Sciences

Life and Environmental Sciences

Office: NU 6 - Room: NU-183

480-461-7119

Office Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
 
2:55 PM - 3:45 PM
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
2:55 PM - 3:45 PM
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    
Online
By appointment
    

All office hours are also online as well as in-person except Fridays.  On Fridays office hours are in-person only on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, otherwise they are online only.

Classes Taught

Fall 2026

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 [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15422
Dobson Campus

LS 108
In-Person
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
MoWe
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM

Class Started

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 15422 must also register for one of .
15476
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026

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 15476 Exams will require the use of a lockdown browser and smartphones will not work with the online exams.
I-Pads can be used.

Class 15476 Lab kits are required. These can be purchased from Home Science Tools." ('Home Science Tools' hyperlink https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/mcc-hybrid-bio-181-kit/

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 15476 must also register for one of .
17380
Dobson Campus

LS 205
In-Person
Lab
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
Mo
10:30 AM – 1:20 PM

Class Started

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 17380 must also register for .
15423
Dobson Campus

LS 205
In-Person
Lab
08/26/2026 – 12/18/2026
We
10:30 AM – 1:20 PM

Class Started

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 15423 must also register for .
17123
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026

Class Started

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 17123 must also register for .
15477
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 15477 Lab kits are required. These can be purchased from Home Science Tools." ('Home Science Tools' hyperlink https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/mcc-hybrid-bio-181-kit/

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.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 15477 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
17924
Dobson Campus

LS 109
In-Person
Lab
08/28/2026 – 12/18/2026
Fr
9:30 AM – 12:20 PM

Closed

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.

Students get hands-on experience doing an original research assignment.
BIO298AA Special Projects 1 Credits

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
32801
Dobson Campus

LS 109
In-Person
Lab
08/28/2026 – 12/18/2026
Fr
9:30 AM – 12:20 PM

Class Started

Spring 2027

BIO107 Introduction to Biotechnology 4 Credits

An introduction to laboratory techniques and their applications in biotechnology. Students will explore the broad impact of biotechnology on society including its global economic potential, medical, forensic, environmental and military applications, as well as the associated risks, ethical and legal issues that are shaping the field. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
12305
Dobson Campus

LS 109
In-Person
Lab
01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027
We
12:00 PM – 2:50 PM

Open

13 of 24
Seats Available

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 12305 must also register for .
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 [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
11957
Dobson Campus

LS 201
In-Person
Lecture
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
TuTh
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM

Open

34 of 48
Seats Available

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 11957 must also register for one of .
11511
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027

Open

16 of 24
Seats Available

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 11511 must also register for .
10359
Dobson Campus

LS 205
In-Person
Lab
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
Tu
10:30 AM – 1:20 PM

Open

19 of 24
Seats Available

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 10359 must also register for .
11958
Dobson Campus

LS 205
In-Person
Lab
01/21/2027 – 05/14/2027
Th
10:30 AM – 1:20 PM

Open

15 of 24
Seats Available

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 11958 must also register for .
11512
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027

Open

16 of 24
Seats Available

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 11512 must also register for .
BIO240 General Genetics 4 Credits

In depth examination of the field of genetics.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181 or permission of Instructor.

Course Notes: Students may contact the instructor to inquire about waiving the prerequisite.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
12089
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027

Open

20 of 24
Seats Available

Spring Flex Start 2027

BIO107 Introduction to Biotechnology 4 Credits

An introduction to laboratory techniques and their applications in biotechnology. Students will explore the broad impact of biotechnology on society including its global economic potential, medical, forensic, environmental and military applications, as well as the associated risks, ethical and legal issues that are shaping the field. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
12304
Dobson Campus

LS 109
In-Person
Lecture
01/25/2027 – 05/14/2027
Mo
12:00 PM – 2:50 PM

Open

13 of 24
Seats Available

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 12304 must also register for .

Degrees & Awards

B.S. Molecular Biology

M.S. Cellular Biology

Ph.D. Molecular and Cellular Biology and Biochemistry

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