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Nicola J. R. Plowes, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Life Sciences

Life Science

Life Science

Office: NU 6 - Room: 174

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday

Online

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    By appointment

Classes Taught

Fall 2023

BIO100 Biology Concepts 4 Credits

Introductory course covering basic principles and concepts of biology. Methods of scientific inquiry and behavior of matter and energy in biological systems are explored. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17677
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Class Started

Notes: This class is a Zero-Textbook-Cost Course, also known as a "Z Class." You will have access to class materials online without having to purchase a textbook.

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

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 17677 must also register for .
17678
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
Tu
10:30 AM - 1:20 PM

Class Started

Notes: This class is a Zero-Textbook-Cost Course, also known as a "Z Class." You will have access to class materials online without having to purchase a textbook.

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 17678 must also register for .
BIO116 Introduction to Animal Behavior 4 Credits

Scientific study of animal behavior for non-majors. Includes experimental exploration of current hypotheses for genetic and environmental influences, communication, reproductive strategies, habitat selection, and sociality. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
33676

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.

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

Class 33676 Honors Contracts are available for this course.

Class 33676 Students may contact instructor at nicola.plowes@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 33676 must also register for .
33677

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.

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

Class 33677 Honors Contracts are available for this course.

Class 33677 Students may contact instructor at nicola.plowes@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 33677 must also register for .
BIO182 General Biology (Majors) II 4 Credits

The study and principles of structure and function of living things at cellular, organismic, and higher levels of organization. A detailed exploration of the mechanisms of evolution, biological diversity, biology of organisms, and ecology.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181, or BIO181XT, or permission of Department or Division.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences General [SG]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
20113
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
MoWe
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Class Started

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

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 20113 must also register for one of .
20114
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
Mo
10:30 AM - 1:20 PM

Class Started

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 20114 must also register for .
20115
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
08/23/2023 - 12/15/2023
We
10:30 AM - 1:20 PM

Class Started

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 20115 must also register for .

Spring 2024

BIO100 Biology Concepts 4 Credits

Introductory course covering basic principles and concepts of biology. Methods of scientific inquiry and behavior of matter and energy in biological systems are explored. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28148
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024
TuTh
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM

Open

24 of 24
Seats Available

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

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

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 28148 must also register for .
28149
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024
Tu
9:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Open

24 of 24
Seats Available

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

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28149 must also register for .
BIO182 General Biology (Majors) II 4 Credits

The study and principles of structure and function of living things at cellular, organismic, and higher levels of organization. A detailed exploration of the mechanisms of evolution, biological diversity, biology of organisms, and ecology.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181, or BIO181XT, or permission of Department or Division.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences General [SG]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27057

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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.

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

Class 27057 Students may contact instructor at: nicola.plowes@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 27057 must also register for .
29562

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.

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

Class 29562 Students may contact instructor at: nicola.plowes@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 29562 must also register for one of .
27058

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.

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

Class 27058 Students may contact instructor at: nicola.plowes@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 27058 must also register for .
29563

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.

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

Class 29563 Students may contact instructor at: nicola.plowes@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 29563 must also register for .
29564

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.

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

Class 29564 Students may contact instructor at: nicola.plowes@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 29564 must also register for .

Degrees & Awards

BS Biology (Ecology, Evolution, Conservation) (UT Austin 1999)

PhD Entomology (UCONN 2008)

Post-doctoral studies at ASU SOLS (2008-2013)

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