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General Studies

The College offers not only departmental or single-discipline courses but also a variety of interdisciplinary courses which may not fall into the classical disciplines.

English as a Second Language

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Foreign Service

FOR *440. Seminar
4 credits
Permission
Integration and application of work taken in various required courses. Problems considered will be determined by the international climate at the time the course is given.
FOR *500. Senior Thesis
Q1 4 credits
Permission
Individual research culminating in the preparation of a major paper. Work should be initiated during the Fall Term of the senior year.


First-Year Student Tutorial

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First-Year Preterm Seminars

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First-Year Honors Seminar

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Health Studies

HSS 201. Health, Medicine and Humans (NS-1)
4 credits
MTH 099
Topics in physiology, health and medicine including a laboratory experience which emphasizes diagnostic testing. Sample topics include circulation, respiration, digestion, reproduction and excretion.


Humanities

HUM 180. Topics in Humanities
4 credits
Courses in the humanities, such as interdisciplinary studies, which do not fit within current departmental boundaries. Topics include History of French Film (AH-4) and German Masterpieces in Translation (AH-2).


Physical Science

PSC 101. Basic Physical Science (NS-2)
4 credits
MTH 099, Placement
An introduction to the fundamental definitions and concepts of physics and chemistry which will enable those with no previous background in physical science to proceed into a regular introductory physical science course (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, Geology).


Non-Departmental

STC 003. Cross-Cultural Learning in Scotland
4 credits Fee TBA
Permission
International experience emphasizes active involvement with Scottish people both at home and at work. Students will carry out a research project which takes advantage of the site.
STC 005. Interdisciplinary Seminar in Cross-Cultural Learning
4 credits Fee TBA
By Application
Cross-cultural learning experience offered in a significantly different culture. Consideration of the history, social structure, and geographic setting of the culture. Participation in community-oriented service. Location/country varies.
STC 006. Serious Games: Simulation in the Social Sciences
4 credits
Introduction of concepts in the social sciences and the use of simulations/games in teaching and research. The class: (1) examines the rationale for gaming and simulations; (2) participates in large-group games, small-group games and computer simulations; and (3) designs simulations/games for topics of interest.
STC 007. Understanding Relief Efforts
4 credits Fee TBA
Permission
Service learning course. Introduction to relief efforts of local and global non-profit organizations (American Red Cross, United Way, Habitat for Humanity, Community Cafe and Hands to Honduras). Students perform service for local organizations, complete a service project and construct Web pages about their experiences. Journal required. Location varies.
STC 009. The Holocaust: Causes, Legacies (AH-4)
4 credits Fee TBA
Permission
Team-taught service learning course. Exploration of causes and legacies of the Holocaust. Includes restoration of a Jewish cemetery in Poland. Through interaction with members of a local Jewish community, visits to former centers of Jewish culture and tradition (Berlin, Prague, Krakow), students gain first-hand experience.
STC 012. New Zealand Experience
4 credits Fee TBA
Permission
Students spend Spring Term studying natural history, flora and fauna, economics, politics, culture and other aspects of New Zealand.
STC 013. Dr. Faustus: Reworking the Legend (AH-2)
4 credits
An examination of the Faustian character, as detailed in Marlowe, Goethe, Thomas Mann and in numerous other modern adaptations for book and stage.


 

Students conducting research side-by-side with faculty has been an Alma legacy for generations. Alma students team up with faculty on scholarly research or to collaborate on creative or performing arts projects. An annual Honors Day features student presentations, performances and exhibits. Many students present such work at regional, national and international meetings.

 

Student Profile

Drew Emge

Drew Emge
Graduation: 2009
Major: International Health
Minor: French

Drew Emge's dream is to use his French minor to improve AIDS care in Africa.

Alma College gave him the opportunity to make that dream a reality.