
Robert Leighty, Ph.D.
Residential Faculty - Geology
Office: PS 15 - Room: 218
480-461-7021
480-461-7234 (fax)
Office Hours
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | |
Online | Online |
Profile
Classes Taught
Spring 2022
GLG101IN | Introduction to Geology I - Physical | 4 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to Earth's materials, surface and internal geologic processes, plate tectonics and geologic time. Includes practical experience in rock and mineral identification, topographic maps, and applied problems in geology. Prerequisites: None. | ||||||
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
29853 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/18/2022 - 05/13/2022 |
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. |
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34470 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/18/2022 - 05/13/2022 |
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. |
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29854 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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01/18/2022 - 05/13/2022 |
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. |
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34471 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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01/18/2022 - 05/13/2022 |
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. |
GLG102IN | Introduction to Geology II - Historical | 4 Credits | ||||
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The origin and history of the Earth, its dynamic geographic and climatic changes. Evolution and sequence of life recorded in the fossil record; tectonic evolution of major continents through time. Prerequisites: None. | ||||||
General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Natural Sciences General [SG] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
34472 |
Dobson Campus PS113 - Geology Lab |
In Person
Lecture
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01/18/2022 - 05/13/2022 |
TuTh |
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM |
Class Ended |
Lab Notes: Students registering for class 34472 must also register for lab 34473. | ||||||
34473 |
Dobson Campus PS113 - Geology Lab |
In Person
Lab
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01/18/2022 - 05/13/2022 |
Tu |
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
Class Ended |
Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 34473 must also register for lecture 34472. | ||||||
GLG105 | Introduction to Planetary Science | 4 Credits | ||||
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A survey of solar system objects and their geologic evolution, surfaces, interiors, and atmospheres, and the methods used to study them; weekly laboratory for data analysis and experiments; possible weekend field trip. Prerequisites: None. | ||||||
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences General [SG] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28717 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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01/18/2022 - 05/13/2022 |
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. |
Fall 2022
GLG101IN | Introduction to Geology I - Physical | 4 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to Earth's materials, surface and internal geologic processes, plate tectonics and geologic time. Includes practical experience in rock and mineral identification, topographic maps, and applied problems in geology. Prerequisites: None. | ||||||
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
30353 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/22/2022 - 12/16/2022 |
Open 17 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. |
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30640 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/22/2022 - 12/16/2022 |
Open 22 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. |
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30354 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/22/2022 - 12/16/2022 |
Open 17 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. |
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30641 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/22/2022 - 12/16/2022 |
Open 22 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. |
GLG102IN | Introduction to Geology II - Historical | 4 Credits | ||||
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The origin and history of the Earth, its dynamic geographic and climatic changes. Evolution and sequence of life recorded in the fossil record; tectonic evolution of major continents through time. Prerequisites: None. | ||||||
General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Natural Sciences General [SG] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
30345 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/22/2022 - 12/16/2022 |
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. |
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30346 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/22/2022 - 12/16/2022 |
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. |
GLG105 | Introduction to Planetary Science | 4 Credits | ||||
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A survey of solar system objects and their geologic evolution, surfaces, interiors, and atmospheres, and the methods used to study them; weekly laboratory for data analysis and experiments; possible weekend field trip. Prerequisites: None. | ||||||
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences General [SG] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
29374 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/23/2022 - 12/16/2022 |
TuThTu |
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM12:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
Open 15 of 18 |
Degrees & Awards
Ph.D. (Geology) - Arizona State University (1997)
M.S. (Geology) - Northern Arizona University (1990)
B.S. (Geology) - The College of William and Mary (1988)
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