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Mike Brown, Ph.D.
Adjunct Faculty - Biology
480-710-5993 (mobile)
Classes Taught
Fall 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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General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
16028 |
Red Mountain Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
MoWe |
9:30 AM – 10:45 AM |
Closed |
Notes: 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 Notes: Students registering for class 16028 must also register for lab 16029. |
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Book Information | ||||||
13768 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
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 13768 must also register for lab 16032. |
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16029 |
Red Mountain Campus |
In Person
Lab
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08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
Mo |
11:00 AM – 1:50 PM |
Closed |
Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16029 must also register for lecture 16028. |
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16032 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
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 16032 must also register for lecture 13768. |
Spring 2025
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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General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26517 |
Red Mountain Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
TuTh |
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM |
Open 21 of 24 |
Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 26517 must also register for lab 26518. |
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Book Information | ||||||
28018 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Open 5 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. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 28018 must also register for lab 28019. |
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26518 |
Red Mountain Campus |
In Person
Lab
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01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Tu |
11:00 AM – 1:50 PM |
Open 21 of 24 |
Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 26518 must also register for lecture 26517. |
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28019 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Open 5 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 28019 must also register for lecture 28018. |
Degrees & Awards
Degrees:
Ph.D. (Botany), University of Guelph (Canada), 1991 – 1995
M.Sc. (Botany), with distinction. University of Guelph (Canada), 1988 – 1990
B.Sc. (Plant Science), with distinction. McGill University (Canada), 1984 –1988
Awards:
- Emmy for best Informational/Instructional Animation 2016 and 2017. https://vimeo.com/185554510
- Telly Awards for General Educational videos 2017: “Communication in Science” https://vimeo.com/352757231, “Models” https://vimeo.com/195013874, “Motion” https://vimeo.com/185554510
- Represented the State of Arizona at the 2009 Microsoft Innovative Teachers Network Forum.
- Innovation of the Year Award (League for Innovation in the Community Colleges) 2004-2005.
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