Todd Luther

Residential Faculty - Geology

Program Director :

Physical Science

Office: PS 15 - Room: PS214

480-461-7505

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM9:00 AM - 11:00 AM9:00 AM - 11:00 AM9:00 AM - 11:00 AM8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Online

   

Online

Feel free to send me an email through Canvas at anytime. Those emails are forwarded to my phone. I will respond promptly.

Classes Taught

Fall 2024

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
14861

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024

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 14861 Students may contact instructor at: todd.luther@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 14861 must also register for .

14862

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024

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 14862 Students may contact instructor at: todd.luther@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 14862 must also register for .

GLG110IN Geological Disasters and the Environment 4 Credits

Acquaints students with the use and importance of geological studies as they apply to the interactions between people and the Earth. Includes geological processes and hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, floods and landslides. Examines environmental impact and use of mineral and energy resources. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
33181
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture
08/21/2024 – 12/13/2024
We
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Class Started

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.

Students may contact instructor at: todd.luther@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 33181 must also register for .

14863

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024

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.

Students may contact instructor at todd.luther@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 14863 must also register for .

33182
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lab
08/21/2024 – 12/13/2024
We
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM

Class Started

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.

Students may contact instructor at: todd.luther@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 33182 must also register for .

14864

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024

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.

Students may contact instructor at todd.luther@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 14864 must also register for .

Spring 2025

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
27646
Dobson Campus

PS109 - Geology Lecture Room

In Person
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Open

19 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: Course fee will be used to provide the required Geology lab manual for this course

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 27646 must also register for .

27652

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Open

8 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.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Class 27652 Students may contact instructor at: todd.luther@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 27652 must also register for .

27647
Dobson Campus

PS110 - Geology Lab

In Person
Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
Mo
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Open

19 of 24
Seats Available

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 27647 must also register for .

27653

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Open

8 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 27653 Students may contact instructor at: todd.luther@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 27653 must also register for .

GLG110IN Geological Disasters and the Environment 4 Credits

Acquaints students with the use and importance of geological studies as they apply to the interactions between people and the Earth. Includes geological processes and hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, floods and landslides. Examines environmental impact and use of mineral and energy resources. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28669
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture
01/15/2025 – 05/09/2025
We
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Open

19 of 24
Seats Available

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.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

This course requires the use of a computer.

Class 28669 Students may contact instructor at: todd.luther@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 28669 must also register for .

27660

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Open

10 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.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Class 27660 Students may contact instructor at: todd.luther@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 27660 must also register for .

28670
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lab
01/15/2025 – 05/09/2025
We
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM

Open

19 of 24
Seats Available

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.

Class 28670 Students may contact instructor at: todd.luther@mesacc.edu

Class 28670 requires the use of a computer

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28670 must also register for .

27661

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Open

10 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 27661 Students may contact instructor at: todd.luther@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 27661 must also register for .

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