Biology and Geography of Nicaragua — Full • J-Term • Carthage College

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This course provides a unique opportunity for students to experience either 1) clinical work, or 2) work on water & 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.

This study tour fulfills the following general education requirements: SCI, GH SE, and IP.

Watch a video about the study tour

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

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

Estimated travel dates

Jan. 9-23, 2024

Estimated costs

$2,600

Information sessions

11:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, Integrated Sciences Pavilion (Science Center Atrium, David A. Straz, Jr. Center)
4 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, Integrated Sciences Pavilion (Science Center Atrium, David A. Straz, Jr. Center)