Tingying Xu

Associate Professor

Geology

  • Associate Professor
    Geology
  • 405-744-1824 (Work)
  • Oklahoma State University, Boone Pickens School of Geology, 105 Noble Research Center, Stillwater, United States (+1), 74078, United States

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation Research
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Work toward doctoral dissertation in Geology.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Special Problems in Earth Science
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Individually designed study projects involving assigned reading, library work, field work, laboratory work or a combination of these. Field trips may be required. Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation Research
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Work toward doctoral dissertation in Geology.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Geology and Human Affairs (LN)
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    The influence of geology and related earth sciences on the human environment. Energy and material resources, beneficial and hazardous natural processes, and the planetary and biological evolution of earth. Lab investigations environmentally oriented. Lab fees required for online section.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Geology and Human Affairs (LN)
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    The influence of geology and related earth sciences on the human environment. Energy and material resources, beneficial and hazardous natural processes, and the planetary and biological evolution of earth. Lab investigations environmentally oriented. Lab fees required for online section.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Geology and Human Affairs (LN)
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    The influence of geology and related earth sciences on the human environment. Energy and material resources, beneficial and hazardous natural processes, and the planetary and biological evolution of earth. Lab investigations environmentally oriented. Lab fees required for online section.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Geology and Human Affairs (LN)
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    The influence of geology and related earth sciences on the human environment. Energy and material resources, beneficial and hazardous natural processes, and the planetary and biological evolution of earth. Lab investigations environmentally oriented. Lab fees required for online section.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Environmental Geology and Human Health (N)
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    This course explores the connections between human health and environmental geological processes. Key concepts in geology are introduced as well as the pathways through which natural systems affect human health. Topics of interest will include exposures to asbestos, dust and aerosols, coal, and mercury. Course recommended for anyone with an interest in environmental or public health or for those just curious to know more about how the environment affects our health.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Master's Thesis
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Work toward master's thesis in geology.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Approval of graduate committee.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Master's Thesis
    7 Jul 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Work toward master's thesis in geology.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Approval of graduate committee.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation Research
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Work toward doctoral dissertation in Geology.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Special Problems in Earth Science
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Individually designed study projects involving assigned reading, library work, field work, laboratory work or a combination of these. Field trips may be required. Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation Research
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Work toward doctoral dissertation in Geology.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Environmental Geochemistry
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    This course is designed to help students comprehend the major chemical components of natural environments and to apply fundamental principles to understand the main controls on the chemistry of pristine and polluted soil, surface, and ground water environments. May not be used for degree credit with GEOL 5403.Prerequisite(s): GEOL 2403 or (GEOL 1014 or GEOL 1114 and CHEM 1515 or concurrent enrollment).
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Environmental Geochemistry
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    This course is designed to help students comprehend the major chemical components of natural environments and to apply fundamental principles to understand the main controls on the chemistry of pristine and polluted soil, surface, and ground water environments. May not be used for degree credit with GEOL 4403.Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing required.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation Research
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Work toward doctoral dissertation in Geology.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Geology and Human Affairs (LN)
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    The influence of geology and related earth sciences on the human environment. Energy and material resources, beneficial and hazardous natural processes, and the planetary and biological evolution of earth. Lab investigations environmentally oriented. Lab fees required for online section.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Geology and Human Affairs (LN)
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    The influence of geology and related earth sciences on the human environment. Energy and material resources, beneficial and hazardous natural processes, and the planetary and biological evolution of earth. Lab investigations environmentally oriented. Lab fees required for online section.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Geology and Human Affairs (LN)
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    The influence of geology and related earth sciences on the human environment. Energy and material resources, beneficial and hazardous natural processes, and the planetary and biological evolution of earth. Lab investigations environmentally oriented. Lab fees required for online section.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Geology and Human Affairs (LN)
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    The influence of geology and related earth sciences on the human environment. Energy and material resources, beneficial and hazardous natural processes, and the planetary and biological evolution of earth. Lab investigations environmentally oriented. Lab fees required for online section.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Special Problems in Earth Science
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Individually designed study projects involving assigned reading, library work, field work, laboratory work or a combination of these. Field trips may be required. Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Advanced Studies in Geology
    10 Jun 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
    Individual library, laboratory and/or field projects on facets of geology not covered by existing courses. Field trips may be required. Course previously offered as GEOL 5710.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Advanced Studies in Geology
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Individual library, laboratory and/or field projects on facets of geology not covered by existing courses. Field trips may be required. Course previously offered as GEOL 5710.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation Research
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Work toward doctoral dissertation in Geology.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Environmental Geology and Human Health (N)
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    This course explores the connections between human health and environmental geological processes. Key concepts in geology are introduced as well as the pathways through which natural systems affect human health. Topics of interest will include exposures to asbestos, dust and aerosols, coal, and mercury. Course recommended for anyone with an interest in environmental or public health or for those just curious to know more about how the environment affects our health.