Todd Luther
Residential Faculty - Geology
Program Director:
Office: PS 15 - Room: PS214
480-461-7505
Office Hours
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | |||
Online |
Although I have dedicated office hours, feel free to send me an email through Canvas at anytime. Those emails send a notification to my phone. I will respond promptly.
Classes Taught
Summer 2026
| GLG101IN | Physical Geology: Dynamic Earth | 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] | ||||||
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13942
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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05/26/2026 – 07/16/2026
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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 13942 must also register for lab 13943. |
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13943
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Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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05/26/2026 – 07/16/2026
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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 13943 must also register for lecture 13942. |
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Fall 2026
| GLG101IN | Physical Geology: Dynamic Earth | 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 [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
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16343
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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MoWe
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9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
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Open 6 of 24 |
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Notes: Class 16343 Course fee will be used to provide the required Geology lab manual for this course. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 16343 must also register for lab 16344. |
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16347
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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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 16347 must also register for lab 16348. |
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16344
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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MoWe
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10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
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Open 6 of 24 |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16344 must also register for lecture 16343. |
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16348
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Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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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 16348 must also register for lecture 16347. |
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| GLG110IN | Geological Disasters and the Environment | 4 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
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17393
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Dobson Campus
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Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
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08/26/2026 – 12/18/2026
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12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
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Open 16 of 24 |
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Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session.
Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 17393 must also register for lab 17394. |
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16349
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Open 12 of 28 |
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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 16349 must also register for lab 16350. |
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17394
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Dobson Campus
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Hybrid In-Person
Lab
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08/26/2026 – 12/18/2026
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1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
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Open 16 of 24 |
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Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session.
Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 17394 must also register for lecture 17393. |
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16350
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Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Open 12 of 28 |
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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 16350 must also register for lecture 16349. |
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