Robert Leighty, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Geology

Physical Science

Office: PS 15 - Room: 218

480-461-7021

480-461-7234 (fax)

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM9:00 AM - 10:00 AM10:00 AM - 11:00 AM9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 

Online

 

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Profile

Classes Taught

Fall 2023

GLG101IN Introduction to Geology I - Physical 4 Credits

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
19012

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023

Open

21 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 19012 Students may contact instructor at: robert.leighty@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 19012 must also register for .

19013

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023

Open

21 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 19013 Students may contact instructor at: robert.leighty@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 19013 must also register for .

GLG102IN Introduction to Geology II - Historical 4 Credits

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
19004

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023

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 19004 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 19004 Students may contact instructor at robert.leighty@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 19004 must also register for .

35094

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023

Open

13 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.

All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources).

Class 35094 Students may contact instructor at: robert.leighty@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 35094 must also register for .

19005

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023

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 19005 Students may contact instructor at: robert.leighty@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 19005 must also register for .

35095

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023

Open

13 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.

All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources).

Class 35095 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 robert.leighty@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 35095 must also register for .

GLG105 Introduction to Planetary Science 4 Credits

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
18161
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
Tu
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Open

24 of 24
Seats Available

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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