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Theresa Van Veelen

Since the completion of my thesis research in 1999, I have been teaching here at Muskegon Community College.  Teaching is exciting and fulfilling for me!  As one who strives to challenge students for meaningful learning, I will continue to provide a variety of learning experiences for students in hope of developing and increasing their science literacy.

Water has been a continual theme in my life - from being raised on a lake in Indiana, working with Muskegon Lake Areas of Concern to my Master's thesis research, a two and a half year water quality study of Spring Lake, Ottawa County, MI.  My hope is to continue working with the local community in an effort to preserve and/or improve the water quality of our water bodies.

I enjoy canoeing, backpacking, primitive camping, soccer, and most outdoor activities.

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 MY EDUCATION

• M.S., Zoology with specialization in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior. 
• B.S., Biology with emphasis in Botany.  Grand Valley State University. 

MCC COURSES/SEMINARS THAT I TEACH 

• BIO 104, Introductory Biology II
• ED 219, Winter 2003
• BIO 200, Introductory Evolution