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Alex Cheroske, Ph.D.
Residential Faculty - Biology
Office: RDM-S Saguaro - Room: 262
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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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Mon - Wed: S262 and online through Cranium Cafe
Thu: S154 RM biology study lab
Classes Taught
Spring 2025
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 |
27232 |
Red Mountain Campus |
In-Person
Lecture
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
MoWe |
9:30 AM – 10:45 AM |
Class Ended |
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 27232 must also register for one of several labs offered. |
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27429 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Class Ended |
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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 27429 must also register for lab 28015. |
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Book Information | ||||||
27236 |
Red Mountain Campus |
In-Person
Lab
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
MoWe |
8:00 AM – 9:25 AM |
Class Ended |
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 27236 must also register for lecture 27232. |
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28626 |
Red Mountain Campus |
In-Person
Lab
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
MoWe |
11:00 AM – 12:25 PM |
Class Ended |
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 28626 must also register for lecture 27232. |
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28015 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Class Ended |
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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 28015 must also register for lecture 27429. |
Spring Flex Start 2025
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 |
26527 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Class Ended |
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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 26527 must also register for one of several labs offered. |
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Book Information | ||||||
26528 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Class Ended |
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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 26528 must also register for lecture 26527. |
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28904 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Class Ended |
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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 28904 must also register for lecture 26527. |
Summer 2025
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 |
16323 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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05/27/2025 – 07/17/2025 |
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 16323 must also register for lab 16324. |
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Book Information | ||||||
16324 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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05/27/2025 – 07/17/2025 |
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 16324 must also register for lecture 16323. |
Fall 2025
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 |
24794 |
Red Mountain Campus |
In-Person
Lecture
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
MoWe |
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM |
Open 19 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 24794 must also register for lab 24795. |
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24795 |
Red Mountain Campus |
In-Person
Lab
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
MoWe |
12:30 PM – 1:55 PM |
Open 19 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 24795 must also register for lecture 24794. |
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 |
22470 |
Red Mountain Campus |
In-Person
Lecture
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08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
TuTh |
9:30 AM – 10:45 AM |
Open 1 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 22470 must also register for one of several labs offered. |
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22461 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Open 1 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 22461 must also register for one of several labs offered. |
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Book Information | ||||||
24439 |
Red Mountain Campus |
In-Person
Lab
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08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
TuTh |
8:00 AM – 9:25 AM |
Closed |
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 24439 must also register for lecture 22470. |
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24438 |
Red Mountain Campus |
In-Person
Lab
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08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
TuTh |
11:00 AM – 12:25 PM |
Open 1 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 24438 must also register for lecture 22470. |
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22462 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
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 22462 must also register for lecture 22461. |
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24816 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Open 1 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 24816 must also register for lecture 22461. |
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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