Providing students with opportunities & options

The Life Science Department offers a variety of courses to satisfy the needs of MCC students.  Most of our courses satisfy natural science requirements for various degrees here and at other institutions and are easily transferred. Several courses prepare students for prehealth professional programs or the revolutionary, new field of biotechnology.  And finally, some of our courses are designed for biology majors who are planning to transfer to a four-year institution.

Academic Opportunites

Students wishing to take BIO201or BIO205 without first taking BIO181, must get Departmental approval. Please call the Life Sciences office at Southern & Dobson (480) 461-7115 or at Red Mountain (480) 654-7303 to make an appointment.  Be prepared to show your high school or college transcripts at your appointment.

Come explore the diverse world of Biology.  If you need a Biology course to complete your lab science requirement, click here to view our department's many offerings.  Remember, just because the course number is lower does not mean it is an easier class.  You should take the class that most appeals to you.

Click here for a complete listing of courses offered by the Life Science Department at Mesa Community College.

Click here to learn more about Study Abroad opportunties in Mexico, Namibia or Costa Rica. 

Click here to view the Admission requirements for a degree in Nursing.

Click here to view the Course requirements for an Associate in Science degree.

Subdisciplines

Biotechnology
Anatomy & Physiology
Microbiology
Marine Biology

Unique Resources and Opportunities in Life Science at Mesa Community College

Animal Enclosure	Riparian Habitat at Red Mountain
Salt Water Aquarium	Terrarium at Red Mountain
Undergraduate Research Projects	Microscope Usage Video

Department News

The Department of Life Science and the Biotechnology Program proudly presents the ALUMNI SPEAKER SERIES.  Click here for a schedule of speakers.

Click here for all the News from the Department of Life Science.

Community Outreach

Science Day 2003           Science Day 2006

Summer Youth College

Departmental Clubs

Hours

Office Location & Hours:	Study Lab Location & Hours:	Tutor Location & Hours:
Nursing Building NU170 map	Nursing Building NU157 map	Nursing Building NU157 map
Phone:  (480) 461-7115
Fax: 480-461-7559
Fall & Spring Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1p.m. - 4 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. CLOSED SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND HOLIDAYS	Fall & Spring Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. CLOSED WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS	Spring 2012 Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Summer Monday - Thursday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. CLOSED FRIDAY - SUNDAY AND HOLIDAYS	Summer Monday -Thurday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. CLOSED FRIDAY - SUNDAY AND HOLIDAYS	Summer TBD CLOSED FRIDAY - SUNDAY AND HOLIDAYS

Please contact Pamela Harrison, PhD for comments or corrections email phone: 480-461-7157