Robert Leighty, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Geology

Physical Science

Office: PS 15 - Room: 218

480-461-7021

480-461-7234 (fax)

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM10:30 AM - 12:00 PM10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 
 

Online

 

Online

 
By appointment   By appointment

ON-CAMPUS (PS 218) / W 10:30 a.m. to noon, or by appointment, if possible.

ONLINE (robert.leighty@mesacc.edu) / TR 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., W 10:30 a.m. to noon / I am online quite a bit and will typically respond to student email as soon as possible.

Profile

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
14855
Dobson Campus

PS113 - Geology Lab

In Person
Lecture
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024
MoWe
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Class Started

Notes: Class 14855 Course fee will be used to provide the required Geology lab manual for this course.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 14855 must also register for .

15042

Online Course

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

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 15042 Students may contact instructor at: robert.leighty@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 15042 must also register for .

14856
Dobson Campus

PS110 - Geology Lab

In Person
Lab
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024
Mo
10:30 AM - 1:10 PM

Class Started

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 14856 must also register for .

15043

Online Course

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

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 15043 Students may contact instructor at: robert.leighty@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 15043 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
14853

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 14853 Students may contact instructor at robert.leighty@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 14853 must also register for .

16152

Online Course

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

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 16152 Students may contact instructor at: robert.leighty@mesacc.edu

14854

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 14854 Students may contact instructor at: robert.leighty@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 14854 must also register for .

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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