Biology and Geography of Nicaragua — January Tour FULL (Summer Tour Canceled) • J-Term • Carthage College

Please note: The January study tour is now full. The summer study tour has been canceled.

This course provides a unique opportunity for students to experience either 1) clinical work, or 2) work on water and other environmental projects. Both aspects provide students with first-hand knowledge of the rural volcanic island of Ometepe, Nicaragua. Students also learn the fascinating history, culture, and environment of this country, and see how all of this has affected the land and people. The study tour will offer students a new perspective on life.
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Volcanic island of Ometepe, Nicaragua.

Volcanic island of Ometepe, Nicaragua.

A beautiful sunset over the ocean.

A beautiful sunset over the ocean.

Students with locals at a wellness center.

Students with locals at a wellness center.

Students helping build a structure.

Students helping build a structure.

Students celebrating a completion of a water project.

Students celebrating a completion of a water project.

Volcanic island of Ometepe reflected in the water.

Volcanic island of Ometepe reflected in the water.

A waterfall in Nicaragua.

A waterfall in Nicaragua.

The Nicaragua rainforest.

The Nicaragua rainforest.

A small monkey.

A small monkey.

Flowers blossoming in Nicaragua during the summer.

Flowers blossoming in Nicaragua during the summer.

Course code and title

GEO/BIO 675: The Biology & Geography of Nicaragua

Destination

Nicaragua: La Isla de Ometepe

Instructors

January:
Prof. Matt Zorn (geospatial science)
Professor Emeritus Scott Hegrenes

June:
Prof. Matt Zorn (geospatial science)
Prof. Paul Martino (biology)

Estimated travel dates

Jan. 17-31, 2023, and May 30-June 13, 2023 (summer dates canceled)

Estimated costs

$2,600