Kelli Wakefield

Residential Faculty - Geology

Physical Science

Office: PS 15 - Room: 212

480-461-7054

Office Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
 
Online
 
Online
  
    
By appointment

I will be available for Student Time / Office Hours using Webex Meetings space as well as in office on Thursdays and some Monday/Wednesdays.

Contact me to set up a meeting time that is not listed here and I will try very hard to accomodate you.

Classes Taught

Fall 2026

GLG101IN Physical Geology: Dynamic Earth 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 [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16345
Dobson Campus

PS 110

In-Person
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
MoWe
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Open

11 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: Class 16345 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 16345 must also register for .

16346
Dobson Campus

PS 110

In-Person
Lab
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
MoWe
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM

Open

11 of 24
Seats Available

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16346 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 [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16353
Dobson Campus

PS 114

In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
TuTh
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM

Open

18 of 24
Seats Available

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

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 16353 must also register for .

16354
Dobson Campus

PS 114

In-Person
Lab
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
TuTh
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM

Open

18 of 24
Seats Available

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16354 must also register for .

Fall Flex Start 2026

GLG101IN Physical Geology: Dynamic Earth 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 [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16503
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
10/19/2026 – 12/18/2026

Open

19 of 26
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.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 16503 must also register for .

16504
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
10/19/2026 – 12/18/2026

Open

19 of 26
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.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16504 must also register for .

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