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Sean A. Whitcomb

Residential Faculty - Life Science

Life Science

Life Science

Office: NU 6 - Room: 180

480-442-2391 (alt)

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM2:00 PM - 3:15 PM11:00 AM - 12:15 PM2:00 PM - 3:15 PM 

Monday office hours are held in NU 157, the Biology Study Lab.

Other hours are also available by appointment.

Classes Taught

Fall 2023

BIO105 Environmental Biology 4 Credits

Fundamentals of ecology and their relevance to human impact on natural ecosystems. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
33665
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
Mo
9:00 AM - 11:50 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 33665 must also register for .
17686
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
Tu
1:00 PM - 3:50 PM

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 17686 must also register for .
17682

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023

Class Started

Notes: Class 17682 is taught in an asynchronous online format. Students will have access to pre-recorded lectures and course materials at any time. Students must have Internet access and access to a computer (laptop or desktop) with microphone and speakers. A mobile device with a camera is also required.

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

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.

Class 17682 Students may contact instructor at: sean.whitcomb@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 17682 must also register for .
33666
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
08/23/2023 - 12/15/2023
We
9:00 AM - 11:50 AM

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 33666 must also register for .
17687
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
08/24/2023 - 12/15/2023
Th
1:00 PM - 3:50 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 17687 must also register for .
17683

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023

Class Started

Notes: Class 17683 taught in an asynchronous online format. Students will have access to pre-recorded lectures and course materials at any time. Students must have Internet access and access to a computer (laptop or desktop) with microphone and speakers. A mobile device with a camera is also required. Students may contact instructor at: sean.whitcomb@mesacc.edu

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 17683 must also register for .
BIO298AA Special Projects 1 Credits

Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development.

Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17798
Dobson Campus

Instructor Office
Independent Study
Lab
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023

Class Started
BIO298AB Special Projects 2 Credits

Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development.

Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17751
Dobson Campus

Instructor Office
Independent Study
Lab
08/19/2023 - 12/15/2023

Class Started

Spring 2024

BIO105 Environmental Biology 4 Credits

Fundamentals of ecology and their relevance to human impact on natural ecosystems. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28169
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024
Tu
12:00 PM - 2:50 PM

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).

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 28169 must also register for .
28167

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.

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).

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.

Class 28167 Students may contact instructor at: sean.whitcomb@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 28167 must also register for .
28166
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
We
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).

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 28166 must also register for .
28170
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
01/18/2024 - 05/10/2024
Th
12:00 PM - 2:50 PM

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).

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 28170 must also register for .
28168

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.

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).

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.

Class 28168 Students may contact instructor at: sean.whitcomb@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28168 must also register for .
BIO298AA Special Projects 1 Credits

Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development.

Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28125
Dobson Campus

Instructor Office
Independent Study
Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024

Open

5 of 5
Seats Available

Spring Flex Start 2024

BIO105 Environmental Biology 4 Credits

Fundamentals of ecology and their relevance to human impact on natural ecosystems. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28165
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/22/2024 - 05/10/2024
Mo
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).

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 28165 must also register for .

Degrees & Awards

Bachelor of Arts in Plant Biology, Southern Illinois University

Master of Science in Plant Biology, Arizona State University

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