Dianna Gielstra, Ph.D.

Adjunct Faculty - Cultural Science

Cultural Science

Office: MCC Online

512-422-1943

512-422-1943 (alt)

512-422-1943 (mobile)

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
  10:00 AM - 11:00 AM  
  

Online

  

M. - Sa. 8a.m.- 8p.m., by phone, Wednesday 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Online Canvas conference

Profile

Current interests: Communicating geodiversity, biodiversity, geoheritage and geoeducation leveraging new technologies, virtual reality (VR) fieldtrips for K-16, 3-D geovisualization and immersive digital landscapes, learning-based games in VR, and spatial storytelling.

Classes Taught

Fall 2023

GIS205 Geographic Information Technologies 3 Credits

Introduces modern geographic information technologies, including cartography, Geographic Information System (GIS), remote sensing, global positioning systems, and statistical analyses. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
18901

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 10/13/2023

Class Ended

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.

This class is a Zero-Textbook-Cost Course, also known as a "Z Class." You will have access to class materials online without having to purchase a textbook.

Class 18901 Students may contact instructor at: dianna.gielstra@mesacc.edu

Fall Flex Start 2023

GPH298AA Special Projects 1 Credits

Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment are available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development.

Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
37218

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
10/16/2023 - 12/15/2023

Class Started

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 37218 Department consent; please contact dianna.gielstra@mesacc.edu for enrollment information.

Spring 2024

GIS205 Geographic Information Technologies 3 Credits

Introduces modern geographic information technologies, including cartography, Geographic Information System (GIS), remote sensing, global positioning systems, and statistical analyses. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27836

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/16/2024 - 03/08/2024

Open

1 of 25
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.

Class 27836 Students may contact instructor at: dianna.gielstra@mesacc.edu

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