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Alex Cheroske, Ph.D.
Residential Faculty - Biology
Office: RDM-S Saguaro - Room: 253
480-654-7303
480-844-3107 (fax)
Notices
I have no scheduled office hours during the summer and will not be on campus. Please email with any questions.
Office Hours
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Mondays in the bio tutoring center S154
Classes Taught
Spring 2024
BIO202 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 Credits | ||||
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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 BIO201XT. |
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General Education Designations: Natural Sciences General [SG] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27859 |
Red Mountain Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
MoWe |
9:30 AM - 10:45 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 27859 must also register for one of several labs offered. |
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28091 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Class Started |
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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. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 28091 must also register for lab 28900. |
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Book Information | ||||||
27864 |
Red Mountain Campus |
In Person
Lab
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01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
MoWe |
8:00 AM - 9:25 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 27864 must also register for lecture 27859. |
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32262 |
Red Mountain Campus |
In Person
Lab
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01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
MoWe |
11:00 AM - 12:25 PM |
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 32262 must also register for lecture 27859. |
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28900 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Class Started |
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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. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28900 must also register for lecture 28091. |
Spring Flex Start 2024
BIO202 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 Credits | ||||
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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 BIO201XT. |
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General Education Designations: Natural Sciences General [SG] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27036 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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03/18/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Class Started |
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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. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 27036 must also register for one of several labs offered. |
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Book Information | ||||||
27037 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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03/18/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Class Started |
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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. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 27037 must also register for lecture 27036. |
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34395 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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03/18/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Class Started |
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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. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 34395 must also register for lecture 27036. |
Summer 2024
BIO149SV | Field Biology: Ecological and Environmental Field Experience | 1 Credits | ||||
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Field expeditions in which ecological and environmental principles and concepts are observed and studied. Prerequisites: None. |
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Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
17187 |
MC OFFSITE Nice France |
Study Abroad
Lecture/Lab
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05/19/2024 - 06/12/2024 |
Open 1 of 20 |
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Notes: Class 17187 This section is only for students who have been admitted to the France study abroad program. Special permission is required to register for this biology section and additional program fees are required. For more information please visit www.mesacc.edu/study-abroad or email the instructor at: alexander.cheroske@mesacc.edu |
BIO201 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 Credits | ||||
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Study of structure and function of the human body. Topics include cells, tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system. Prerequisites: C or better in (BIO156, or BIO156XT, or BIO181, or BIO181XT, or 1 yr 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. |
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General Education Designations: Natural Sciences General [SG] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
15082 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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07/01/2024 - 08/01/2024 |
Closed |
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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. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 15082 must also register for one of several labs offered. |
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15083 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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07/01/2024 - 08/01/2024 |
Closed |
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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. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 15083 must also register for lecture 15082. |
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15118 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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07/01/2024 - 08/01/2024 |
Closed |
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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. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 15118 must also register for lecture 15082. |
Fall 2024
BIO145 | Marine Biology | 4 Credits | ||||
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A survey of marine environments and their biotic communities with emphasis on the natural history of marine organisms. Prerequisites: None. |
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General Education Designations: Natural Sciences General [SG] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
33708 |
Red Mountain Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
MoWe |
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM |
Open 20 of 24 |
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 33708 must also register for lab 33709. |
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33709 |
Red Mountain Campus |
In Person
Lab
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08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
MoWe |
12:30 PM - 1:55 PM |
Open 20 of 24 |
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 33709 must also register for lecture 33708. |
BIO202 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 Credits | ||||
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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 BIO201XT. |
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General Education Designations: Natural Sciences General [SG] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
13771 |
Red Mountain Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/20/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
TuTh |
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM |
Open 33 of 48 |
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 13771 must also register for one of several labs offered. |
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13761 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
Open 25 of 48 |
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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. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 13761 must also register for one of several labs offered. |
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16066 |
Red Mountain Campus |
In Person
Lab
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08/20/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
TuTh |
8:00 AM - 9:25 AM |
Open 17 of 24 |
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. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16066 must also register for lecture 13771. |
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16065 |
Red Mountain Campus |
In Person
Lab
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08/20/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
TuTh |
11:00 AM - 12:25 PM |
Open 16 of 24 |
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. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16065 must also register for lecture 13771. |
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33789 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
Open 16 of 24 |
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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. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 33789 must also register for lecture 13761. |
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13762 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/20/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
Open 9 of 24 |
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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. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 13762 must also register for lecture 13761. |
Degrees & Awards
B.A. University of California, Santa Barbara 1993
M.S. San Diego State University 1997
Ph.D. University of Maryland, Baltimore County 2004
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