Derek Borman, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Psychological Science

Psychological Science

Office: RDM-PV Palo Verde - Room: 242

480-461-7181

480-331-1849 (alt)

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM12:30 PM - 1:30 PM9:30 AM - 10:30 AM12:30 PM - 1:30 PM 

Online

Online

Online

Online

Online

    By appointment

Office hours on Friday by appointment.

Classes Taught

Fall 2024

PSY101 Introduction to Psychology 3 Credits

Overview of the study and methods of psychological science. Includes an introduction to subfields such as biopsychology, learning, memory, development, social, and psychological disorders.

Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
14154
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024
MoWe
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Closed

15555
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/20/2024 - 12/13/2024
TuTh
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Closed

PSY230 Introduction to Statistics 3 Credits

An introduction to basic concepts in descriptive and inferential statistics, with emphasis upon application to psychology. Consideration given to the methods of data collection, sampling techniques, graphing of data, and the statistical evaluation of data collected through experimentation. Required of psychology majors.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor.

Course Notes: Students must take PSY231 (statistics lab) from the same instructor.

General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
14176

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024

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.

Students may contact instructor at: derek.borman@mesacc.edu

14179

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024

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 14179 Students may contact instructor at: derek.borman@mesacc.edu

PSY231 Laboratory for Statistics 1 Credits

Applications of inferential and descriptive statistics to statistical software in the field of psychology.

Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: PSY230.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
14182

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024

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.

Students may contact instructor at: derek.borman@mesacc.edu

14184

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024

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 14184 Students may contact instructor at: derek.borman@mesacc.edu

14185

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024

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 14185 Students may contact instructor at: derek.borman@mesacc.edu

14199

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024

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 14199 Students may contact instructor at: derek.borman@mesacc.edu

Spring 2025

PSY101 Introduction to Psychology 3 Credits

Overview of the study and methods of psychological science. Includes an introduction to subfields such as biopsychology, learning, memory, development, social, and psychological disorders.

Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26885
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/13/2025 - 05/09/2025
MoWe
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Open

20 of 20
Seats Available

26886
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/13/2025 - 05/09/2025
MoWe
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Open

20 of 20
Seats Available

PSY230 Introduction to Statistics 3 Credits

An introduction to basic concepts in descriptive and inferential statistics, with emphasis upon application to psychology. Consideration given to the methods of data collection, sampling techniques, graphing of data, and the statistical evaluation of data collected through experimentation. Required of psychology majors.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor.

Course Notes: Students must take PSY231 (statistics lab) from the same instructor.

General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26907

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 - 05/09/2025

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.

Class 26907 Students may contact instructor at: derek.borman@mesacc.edu

Concurrent enrollment required in PSY230 26907 and PSY231 26910 or PSY231 26911 with the same instructor.

PSY231 Laboratory for Statistics 1 Credits

Applications of inferential and descriptive statistics to statistical software in the field of psychology.

Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: PSY230.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26910

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
01/13/2025 - 05/09/2025

Open

12 of 12
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 26910 Students may contact instructor at: derek.borman@mesacc.edu

Class 26910 Concurrent enrollment required in PSY230 26907 and PSY231 26910 or PSY231 26911 with the same instructor.

26911

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
01/13/2025 - 05/09/2025

Open

12 of 12
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 26911 Students may contact instructor at: derek.borman@mesacc.edu

Class 26911 Concurrent enrollment required in PSY230 26907 and PSY231 26910 or PSY231 26911 with the same instructor.

Spring Flex Start 2025

PSY230 Introduction to Statistics 3 Credits

An introduction to basic concepts in descriptive and inferential statistics, with emphasis upon application to psychology. Consideration given to the methods of data collection, sampling techniques, graphing of data, and the statistical evaluation of data collected through experimentation. Required of psychology majors.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor.

Course Notes: Students must take PSY231 (statistics lab) from the same instructor.

General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26908

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/27/2025 - 05/09/2025

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.

Concurrent enrollment required in PSY230 26908 and PSY231 26924 or PSY231 28948 with the same instructor.

Class 26908 Students may contact instructor at: derek.borman@mesacc.edu

PSY231 Laboratory for Statistics 1 Credits

Applications of inferential and descriptive statistics to statistical software in the field of psychology.

Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: PSY230.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26924

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
01/27/2025 - 05/09/2025

Open

12 of 12
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 26924 Students may contact instructor at: derek.borman@mesacc.edu

Concurrent enrollment required in PSY230 26908 and PSY231 26924 or PSY231 28948 with the same instructor.

28948

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
01/27/2025 - 05/09/2025

Open

12 of 12
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.

Concurrent enrollment required in PSY230 26908 and PSY231 26924 or PSY231 28948 with the same instructor.

Students may contact instructor at: derek.borman@mesacc.edu

Degrees & Awards

Bachelor of Science, Psychology (Developmental concentration) - Brigham Young University

Master of Arts, General Psychology - Humboldt State University

Doctor of Philosophy, Research and Evaluation Methods in Psychology (Educational Psychology concentration) - Utah State University

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