Olivia Nguyen

Residential Faculty - Life Sciences

Life and Environmental Sciences

Life and Environmental Sciences

Office: NU 6 - Room: 189

480-461-7916

Office Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
 
    
By appointment

Office hours are also available by appointment. Sign up for virtual hours here

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
15466
Dobson Campus

LS 108
In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
TuTh
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Class Started

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.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 15466 must also register for one of .
15494
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.

Class 15494 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.

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.

This course requires one or more proctored exam on the date(s) listed in the syllabus. Exams will be administered at Mesa Community College at no charge. Proctoring services not administered at Mesa Community college may be used and students are responsible for any additional costs incurred. Contact the instructor for further details.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 15494 must also register for one of .
15467
Dobson Campus

LS 105
In-Person
Lab
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
TuTh
7:30 AM – 8:55 AM

Class Started

Notes: Class 15467 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.

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 15467 must also register for .
15490
Dobson Campus

LS 105
In-Person
Lab
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
TuTh
10:30 AM – 11:55 AM

Closed

Notes: Class 15490 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 15490 must also register for .
15495
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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.

Class 15495 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 15495 must also register for .
17172
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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.

Class 17172 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 17172 must also register for .

Spring 2027

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 BIO201CM.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences General [SG]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
11960
Dobson Campus

LS 101
In-Person
Lecture
01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027
MoWe
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM

Closed

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.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 11960 must also register for .
11961
Dobson Campus

LS 106
In-Person
Lab
01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027
MoWe
7:10 PM – 8:35 PM

Closed

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 11961 must also register for .
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
10352
Dobson Campus

LS 108
In-Person
Lecture
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
TuTh
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

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.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 10352 must also register for one of .
10396
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027

Open

4 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.

Class 10396 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.

This course requires one or more proctored exam on the date(s) listed in the syllabus. Exams will be administered at Mesa Community College at no charge. Proctoring services not administered at Mesa Community college may be used and students are responsible for any additional costs incurred. Contact the instructor for further details.

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.

To prepare you for future professional programs, you will do microbiology lab experiments at home. A lab kit and a small amount of additional supplies (additional supplies cost $20 or less) are required to complete this course. There are two options to purchase the lab kit: directly from Science Interactive using the link provided or use financial aid to purchase a voucher from the MCC bookstore. If purchasing a voucher using financial aid, use the same link below to redeem your voucher.

https://purchasing.scienceinteractive.com/mobiususer/purchase/index/?course_id=Mesa+Community+College+SI-11245-MB-01&class_id=C3000484-SI-11245-MB-01&return_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scienceinteractive.com%2F

Class 10396 instructor will be in contact with students prior to the start of classes with more information on the course.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 10396 must also register for one of .
10353
Dobson Campus

LS 105
In-Person
Lab
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
TuTh
7:30 AM – 8:55 AM

Closed

Notes: 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.

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 10353 must also register for .
10354
Dobson Campus

LS 105
In-Person
Lab
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
TuTh
10:30 AM – 11:55 AM

Closed

Notes: Class 10354 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.

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 10354 must also register for .
10397
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027

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 10397 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, etc) with a working webcam, microphone, as well as reliable internet access.

This course requires one or more proctored exam on the date(s) listed in the syllabus. Exams will be administered at Mesa Community College at no charge. Proctoring services not administered at Mesa Community college may be used and students are responsible for any additional costs incurred. Contact the instructor for further details.

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.

To prepare you for future professional programs, you will do microbiology lab experiments at home. A lab kit and a small amount of additional supplies (additional supplies cost $20 or less) are required to complete this course. There are two options to purchase the lab kit: directly from Science Interactive using the link provided or use financial aid to purchase a voucher from the MCC bookstore. If purchasing a voucher using financial aid, use the same link below to redeem your voucher.

https://purchasing.scienceinteractive.com/mobiususer/purchase/index/?course_id=Mesa+Community+College+SI-11245-MB-01&class_id=C3000484-SI-11245-MB-01&return_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scienceinteractive.com%2F

Class 10397 instructor will be in contact with students prior to the start of classes with more information on the course.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 10397 must also register for .
11500
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027

Open

4 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.

This course requires one or more proctored exam on the date(s) listed in the syllabus. Exams will be administered at Mesa Community College at no charge. Proctoring services not administered at Mesa Community college may be used and students are responsible for any additional costs incurred. Contact the instructor for further details.

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.

To prepare you for future professional programs, you will do microbiology lab experiments at home. A lab kit and a small amount of additional supplies (additional supplies cost $20 or less) are required to complete this course. There are two options to purchase the lab kit: directly from Science Interactive using the link provided or use financial aid to purchase a voucher from the MCC bookstore. If purchasing a voucher using financial aid, use the same link below to redeem your voucher.

https://purchasing.scienceinteractive.com/mobiususer/purchase/index/?course_id=Mesa+Community+College+SI-11245-MB-01&class_id=C3000484-SI-11245-MB-01&return_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scienceinteractive.com%2F

Class 11500 instructor will be in contact with students prior to the start of classes with more information on the course.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 11500 must also register for .

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