Todd Luther

Residential Faculty - Geology

Program Director:

Physical Science

Physical Science

Office: PS 15 - Room: PS214

480-461-7505

Office Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
 
Online
 
Online
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

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
16343
Dobson Campus

PS 110
In-Person
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
MoWe
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Class Started

Notes: Class 16343 Course fee will be used to provide the required Geology lab manual for this course.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 16343 must also register for .
16347
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026

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.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 16347 must also register for .
16344
Dobson Campus

PS 110
In-Person
Lab
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
MoWe
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Class Started

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16344 must also register for .
16348
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026

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.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16348 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
17393
Dobson Campus

PS 114
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
08/26/2026 – 12/18/2026
We
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Class Started

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.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 17393 must also register for .
16349
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026

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.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 16349 must also register for .
17394
Dobson Campus

PS 114
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
08/26/2026 – 12/18/2026
We
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM

Class Started

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.

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

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 17394 must also register for .
16350
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026

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.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16350 must also register for .

Spring 2027

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
11252
Dobson Campus

PS 110
In-Person
Lecture
01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027
MoWe
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Open

14 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: 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 11252 must also register for .
11258
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027

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.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 11258 must also register for .
11253
Dobson Campus

PS 110
In-Person
Lab
01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027
MoWe
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Open

14 of 24
Seats Available

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 11253 must also register for .
11259
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027

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.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 11259 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
11265
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027

Open

6 of 28
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 11265 must also register for .
11266
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027

Open

6 of 28
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.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 11266 must also register for .

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