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Luke Mumaw

Residential Faculty - Life Sciences

Life Science

Life Science

Office: NU 6 - Room: 184

480-461-7111

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM3:00 PM - 4:00 PM4:00 PM - 5:00 PM  
   3:00 PM - 4:00 PM 
 

Online

 

Online

 
    By appointment

All office hours are available virtually. Please make an appointment on my Google Booking Page. Please email at [email protected] to make an appointment or ask questions.

Classes Taught

Spring 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.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26513
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
12:00 PM – 1:15 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.

iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 26513: 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 26513 must also register for .
26539
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
1:30 PM – 2:45 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.

iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 26539: 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 26539 must also register for .
28020

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

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.

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.

A lab kit must be purchased from Home Science Tools https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/mcc-hybrid-bio-181-kit/. Exams will require the use of a lockdown browser and smartphones will not work with the online exams. I-Pads can be used.

Class 28020 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected].

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 28020 must also register for .
26514
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
Mo
1:30 PM – 4:20 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 26514 must also register for .
26540
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lab
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
Tu
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 26540 must also register for .
28021

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

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.

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/

iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 28021: 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 28021 Students may contact instructor at [email protected].

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28021 must also register for .
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
26565
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
7:10 PM – 8:25 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 26565: 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 26565 must also register for .
26515
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lab
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
5:30 PM – 6:55 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.

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 26515 must also register for .

Summer 2025

BIO202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credits

Continuation of structure and function of the human body. Topics include endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems, pregnancy and development, and fluid and electrolyte balance.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO201 or BIO201XT.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences General [SG]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16684

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

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.

This course uses proctored online exams which require a computer (PC or Mac computer, or a newer iPad, or Chromebook) with a microphone and a webcam, and a reliable internet connection. Lecture content is provided as recorded videos supplemented by optional live office hours and study sessions.

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.

Lab content is available online, but you may be required to purchase the lab kit available at the bookstore and/or PhysioEx lab simulation software. Please contact your instructor for more information.

Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 16684 must also register for .
16685

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

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.

Lab content is available online, but you may be required to purchase the lab kit available at the bookstore and/or PhysioEx lab simulation software. Please contact your instructor for more information.

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.

Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16685 must also register for .

Fall 2025

BIO201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credits

Study of structure and function of the human body. Topics include cells, tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system.

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
22424
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
MoWe
5:35 PM – 6:50 PM

Open

12 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 22424: 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 22424 must also register for .
24328
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture
08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025
TuTh
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Open

18 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 24328: 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 24328 must also register for .
22425

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

Open

44 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.

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.

Class 22425 This course uses proctored online exams which require a computer (PC or Mac computer, or a newer iPad, or Chromebook) with a working microphone and webcam.

iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 22425: 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 22425 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected].

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 22425 must also register for one of .
22474
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lab
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
MoWe
7:00 PM – 8:25 PM

Open

12 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.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 22474 must also register for .
22466
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lab
08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025
TuTh
10:25 AM – 11:50 AM

Open

18 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.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 22466 must also register for .
22426

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

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.

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

Class 22426 This course uses proctored online exams which require a computer (PC or Mac computer, or a newer iPad, or Chromebook) with a microphone and a webcam, and a reliable internet connection.

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 22426 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected].

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 22426 must also register for .
24327

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

Open

20 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.

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

Class 24327 This course uses proctored online exams which require a computer (PC or Mac computer, or a newer iPad, or Chromebook) with a microphone and a webcam, and a reliable internet connection.

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 24327 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 24327 must also register for .

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