Tom Kelty

Assistant Professor

Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles, Geology, 1998.
M.S., University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Geology, 1985.
B.S., San Jose State University. Geology, 1982; Minors: Mathematics and Geography

California Licenses:
Professional Geologist #4936
Certified Engineering Geologist #1764
Certified Hydrogeologist #557

Office: PH1-131
Phone: 562-985-4589

Courses:
Historical Geology (GEOL 240)
Structural Geology (GEOL 433)
Hydrogeology (GEOL 477, 577)
Tectonics (GEOL 430, 530)
Intro. to Field Geology (GEOL 250)
Summer Field Geology (GEOL 450)
Engineering Geology (GEOL 444, 544)

A Process Approach to Science (SCED 401)
Earth Science Applications for K-8 Teachers (SCED 501)

Research Interests

• Tectonic Evolution of Himalayas, Mongolia, and North American Cordillera
• Geometry, kinematics and mechanics of thrust systems
• Paleoseismic studies of faults
• Groundwater Remediation Techniques
• Geological misconceptions of students
• Student learning in informal settings