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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| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | |
Online | Online | Online | Online | |
| By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment |
Profile
Classes Taught
Fall 2023
| 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 |
19012 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
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 19012 must also register for lab 19013. |
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19013 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
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 19013 must also register for lecture 19012. |
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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 |
19004 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
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 19004 must also register for lab 19005. |
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35094 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
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 35094 must also register for lab 35095. |
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19005 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
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 19005 must also register for lecture 19004. |
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35095 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
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 35095 must also register for lecture 35094. |
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Spring 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 |
28375 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Open 19 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 28375 must also register for lab 28376. |
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28871 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Open 24 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 28871 must also register for lab 28872. |
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28376 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Open 19 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 28376 must also register for lecture 28375. |
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28872 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Open 24 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 28872 must also register for lecture 28871. |
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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 |
28873 |
Dobson Campus PS113 - Geology Lab |
In Person
Lecture
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01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
TuTh |
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM |
Open 17 of 24 |
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Notes: Course fee will be used to provide the required Geology lab manual for this course Lab Notes: Students registering for class 28873 must also register for lab 28874. |
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28874 |
Dobson Campus PS113 - Geology Lab |
In Person
Lab
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01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Tu |
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
Open 17 of 24 |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28874 must also register for lecture 28873. |
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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 |
27429 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Open 10 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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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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