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Alex Cheroske, Ph.D.

Full Time Faculty - Biology

Life Science

Life Science

Office: RDM-S Saguaro - Room: 253

480-654-7303

Notices

I have no scheduled office hours during the summer and will not be on campus. Please email with any questions.

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM1:00 PM - 3:00 PM12:30 PM - 1:30 PM10:30 AM - 11:30 AM11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Fri is in S154 (biology study lab)

Classes Taught

Summer 2020

BIO160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 Credits
Principles of scientific method. Structural organization, homeostasis and control mechanisms of the body. Specific chemistry concepts. Structure and function of the major systems of the body. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] 
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17562
Dobson Campus
Lecture
06/29/2020 - 07/30/2020

Class Ended

Notes: This is an On Your Time 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 17562 Students may contact instructor at: cheroske@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 17562 must also register for one of .

17563
Dobson Campus
Lab
06/29/2020 - 07/30/2020

Class Ended

Notes: This is an On Your Time 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 17563 Students may contact instructor at: cheroske@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 17563 must also register for .
17564
Dobson Campus
Lab
06/29/2020 - 07/30/2020

Class Ended

Notes: This is an On Your Time 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 17564 Students may contact instructor at: cheroske@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 17564 must also register for .

Fall 2020

BIO201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credits
Study of structure and function of the human body. Topics include cells, tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (BIO156, or BIO156XT, or BIO181, or BIO181XT, or one year 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.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences General [SG] 
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
35388
Dobson Campus
Lecture
08/24/2020 - 12/18/2020

Closed

Notes: This is an On Your Time 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 35388 Students may contact instructor at cheroske@mesacc.edu

Class 35388 This course uses online proctored exams which require 1. a PC or Mac computer or iPad (no Chromebooks), 2. a microphone, and 3. a camera. Lecture content is provided as recorded videos supplemented by live weekly office hours. Lab content is available online.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 35388 must also register for one of .

36215
Dobson Campus
Lecture
08/24/2020 - 12/18/2020

Closed

Notes: This is an On Your Time 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 36215 Students may contact instructor at cheroske@mesacc.edu

Class 36215 This class uses online proctored exams which require 1. a PC or Mac computer or iPad (no Chromebooks), 2. a microphone, and 3. a camera. Lecture content is provided as recorded videos supplemented by live weekly office hours. Lab content is available online.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 36215 must also register for .

35389
Dobson Campus
Lab
08/24/2020 - 12/18/2020

Closed

Notes: This is an On Your Time 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 35389 Students may contact instructor at cheroske@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 35389 must also register for .
35848
Dobson Campus
Lab
08/24/2020 - 12/18/2020

Closed

Notes: This is an On Your Time 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 35848 Students may contact instructor at cheroske@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 35848 must also register for .
36216
Dobson Campus
Lab
08/24/2020 - 12/18/2020

Closed

Notes: This is an On Your Time 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 36216 Students may contact instructor at cheroske@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 36216 must also register for .
BIO202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credits
Continuation of structure and function of the human body. Topics include endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems; and fluid and electrolyte balance. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO201 or BIO201XT.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences General [SG] 
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
34186
Dobson Campus
Lecture
08/24/2020 - 12/18/2020

Closed

Notes: This is an On Your Time 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 34186 Students may contact instructor at: alex.cheroske@mesacc.edu

Class 34186 This class uses online proctored exams which require 1. a PC or Mac computer or iPad (no Chromebooks), 2. a microphone, and 3. a camera. Lecture content is provided as recorded videos supplemented by live weekly office hours. Lab content is available online and is supplemented by a supplied lab kit.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 34186 must also register for .

34187
Dobson Campus
Lab
08/24/2020 - 12/18/2020

Closed

Notes: This is an On Your Time 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 34187 Students may contact instructor at: alex.cheroske@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 34187 must also register for .
34200
Dobson Campus
Lab
08/25/2020 - 12/18/2020

Open

1 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: This is an On Your Time 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 alexander.cheroske@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 34200 must also register for .

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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