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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 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | ||
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| By appointment | By appointment |
ON-CAMPUS (PS 218) / W 10:30 a.m. to noon, or by appointment, if possible.
ONLINE (robert.leighty@mesacc.edu) / TR 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., W 10:30 a.m. to noon / I am online quite a bit and will typically respond to student email as soon as possible.
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Classes Taught
Fall 2024
| 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. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
14855 |
Dobson Campus PS113 - Geology Lab |
In Person
Lecture
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08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
MoWe |
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM |
Class Started |
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Notes: Class 14855 Course fee will be used to provide the required Geology lab manual for this course. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 14855 must also register for lab 14856. |
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15042 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
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 15042 must also register for lab 15043. |
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14856 |
Dobson Campus PS110 - Geology Lab |
In Person
Lab
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08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
Mo |
10:30 AM – 1:10 PM |
Class Started |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 14856 must also register for lecture 14855. |
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15043 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
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 15043 must also register for lecture 15042. |
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| 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. |
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| General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Natural Sciences General [SG] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
14853 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
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 14853 must also register for lab 14854. |
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14854 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
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 14854 must also register for lecture 14853. |
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Spring 2025
| 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. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27656 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Open 20 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. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 27656 must also register for lab 27657. |
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27657 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Open 20 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 27657 must also register for lecture 27656. |
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| 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. |
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| General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Natural Sciences General [SG] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28001 |
Dobson Campus PS113 - Geology Lab |
Hybrid
Lecture
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01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Tu |
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM |
Open 10 of 24 |
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Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session.
Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 28001 must also register for lab 28002. |
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28002 |
Dobson Campus PS113 - Geology Lab |
Hybrid
Lab
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01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Tu |
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM |
Open 10 of 24 |
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Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session.
Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28002 must also register for lecture 28001. |
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| 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. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences General [SG] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26864 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Open 18 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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Spring Flex Start 2025
| 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. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28258 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
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. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 28258 must also register for lab 28259. |
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28259 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
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. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28259 must also register for lecture 28258. |
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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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