Robert Leighty, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Geology

Physical Science

Office: PS 15 - Room: 218

480-461-7021

480-461-7234 (fax)

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM9:00 AM - 10:00 AM9:00 AM - 10:00 AM9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 

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Profile

Classes Taught

Fall 2023

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
19012

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 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 19012 Students may contact instructor at: robert.leighty@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 19012 must also register for .

19013

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/21/2023 - 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 19013 Students may contact instructor at: robert.leighty@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 19013 must also register for .

GLG102IN Introduction to Geology II - Historical 4 Credits

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.

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
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023

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 19004 Students may contact instructor at robert.leighty@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 19004 must also register for .

35094

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 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 35094 Students may contact instructor at: robert.leighty@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 35094 must also register for .

19005

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023

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 19005 Students may contact instructor at: robert.leighty@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 19005 must also register for .

35095

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/21/2023 - 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 35095 Students may contact instructor at: robert.leighty@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 35095 must also register for .

Spring 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
28375

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024

Open

19 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 28375 Students may contact instructor at: robert.leighty@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 28375 must also register for .

28871

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024

Open

24 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 28871 Students may contact instructor at: robert.leighty@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 28871 must also register for .

28376

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024

Open

19 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 28376 Students may contact instructor at: robert.leighty@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28376 must also register for .

28872

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024

Open

24 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 28872 Students may contact instructor at: robert.leighty@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28872 must also register for .

GLG102IN Introduction to Geology II - Historical 4 Credits

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.

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
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024
TuTh
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Open

17 of 24
Seats Available

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 .

28874
Dobson Campus

PS113 - Geology Lab

In Person
Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024
Tu
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Open

17 of 24
Seats Available

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28874 must also register for .

GLG105 Introduction to Planetary Science 4 Credits

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.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences General [SG]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27429

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024

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 27429 Students may contact instructor at: robert.leighty@mesacc.edu

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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