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Spring term websites

Spring Term Websites

A number of spring term classes taught by department members have websites or places where you can find more information on the class, or read about past ventures.

STC 012  New Zealand Experience (Dr. Oemke and Dr. Nyman)   (2008 photos)

In this class, students study  the natural history, flora and fauna, economics, politics, and culture of New Zealand as  they travel across the North and South Islands.  Highlights of the trip include Dunedin, Stewart Island, Milford Sound, a kiwi hunt and a glacier walk, Wellington, Rotorua (Maori culture) and Aukland.

BIO 380 Bird Migration Around the Great Lakes (Mike Bishop)

Students travel from the western shore of Lake Huron and points inland up to the tip of Whitefish Point on Lake Superior. Permission. 

 

 

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.

 

Graduate Profile

Pamela McCarthy
Graduation: 2006
Major: Biology
Minor: Math

Pamela McCarthy received a broad background of knowledge in her biology major at Alma College that will allow her to reach her dream of becoming a marine researcher.

“My science training gives me a much more rounded background in terms of future management jobs,” the 2006 graduate says.