Dr. Art Alt

Dr. Alt has a wide range of diversified interests, including all fields of science, archaeology, anthropology, and forensic investigations. He is highly qualified to teach in numerous areas, as he possesses a doctorate in Adult Science Education; master's degrees in Archaeology/Anthropology; B.S. degrees in Mathematics, Physics, Computers, Chemistry, Anthropology, Archaeology, and History; and minors as associate degrees in Biology, Geology, Paleontology, Biochemistry, Oceanography, and Astronomy.
  

Dr. Alt’s main interests currently involve studies in planetary astronomy, geophysics of the earth’s evolution, techniques of forensic sciences investigations, and higher elements of mathematical analysis, such as tensor analysis. He currently has teaching responsibilities in Chemistry (general, physical, organic, and qualitative analysis), Physics (classical and modern), General Sciences (geology, paleontology, meteorology, oceanography), Biology (evolution), and Forensic Science (all eight of the Forensic Science courses, including forensic chemistry, forensic biology, general forensic science, physical evidence, advanced topics in forensic science, forensic anthropology, and forensic instrumentation). In addition, he teaches the core classes in science, including History of Science and Earth Planetary Science.
   

Dr. Alt enjoys teaching immensely, particularly in exploring new methods to get difficult topics across to students. He uses a variety of learning techniques, including games, projects, written papers, artwork, team projects, debates, oral presentations, and about eighty-two other techniques. He does not believe in using examinations under time constraints; rather he prefers students are the focus of instruction, with them performing in a hands-on manner rather than regurgitating textbook learning. His goal: creation of life-long learners, an appreciation for the wonders and beauty of science and nature, and the ability of each individual student to prepare themselves for life in the real world.