Peter Brown

Residential Faculty - Biology

Life Science

480-461-7034

Classes Taught

Fall 2023

BIO108 Plants and Society 4 Credits

A global study of plants in relation to humans; as a source of food, fiber, drugs, and other products; for aesthetic value, survival, and energy. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
33667
Dobson Campus

Online Course

Hybrid
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023

Class Started

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 33667 Lecture is online and lab is in person at times listed in the schedule. Students may contact instructor at peter.brown@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 33667 must also register for .

33668
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lab
08/25/2023 - 12/15/2023
Fr
9:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Class Started

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 33668 Lecture is online and lab is in person at times listed in the schedule. Students may contact instructor at peter.brown@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 33668 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.

Course Notes: It is highly encouraged that you attend the FREE MCC Biology Boot Camp that occurs prior to the beginning of the semester. Participants will review key skills necessary for success; participants will be better prepared for their course. Visit https://www.mesacc.edu/students/foundations-student-success/boot-camps for more information and to register.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17710
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
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.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 17710 must also register for one of .

17758
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Class Started

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 17758 must also register for one of .

17711
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
Mo
9:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Class Started

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 17711 must also register for .

17759
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
Tu
7:30 AM - 10:20 AM

Class Started

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 17759 must also register for .

17712
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
08/23/2023 - 12/15/2023
We
9:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Closed

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 17712 must also register for .

17760
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
08/24/2023 - 12/15/2023
Th
7:30 AM - 10:20 AM

Closed

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 17760 must also register for .

Spring 2024

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
29065
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024
TuTh
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Open

29 of 48
Seats Available

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 29065 must also register for one of .

27862
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
WeFr
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Open

15 of 24
Seats Available

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 27862 must also register for .

29066
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024
Tu
7:30 AM - 10:20 AM

Open

9 of 24
Seats Available

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 29066 must also register for .

29067
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
01/18/2024 - 05/10/2024
Th
7:30 AM - 10:20 AM

Open

20 of 24
Seats Available

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 29067 must also register for .

28914
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
01/19/2024 - 05/10/2024
Fr
9:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Open

15 of 24
Seats Available

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 28914 must also register for .

BIO282AA Service-Learning Experience in Biology 1 Credits

Unpaid Service-Learning (SL) experience, completed with approved community partner.

Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27757
Dobson Campus

SD Instructor Office

Field Based
Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024

Open

5 of 5
Seats Available

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