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

This course provides a unique opportunity for students to experience either clinical work or work on water and other environmental projects. Both aspects provide students 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 course fulfills the SCI, GH, SE, and ITL requirements.

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

BIO/GEO 675 Biology and Geography of Nicaragua

Destination

La Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua

Instructors

January

Preferred contact: Prof. Matthew Zorn (geoscience)
Scott Hegrenes (emeritus)

Summer

Preferred contact: Prof. Matthew Zorn (geoscience)
Prof. Paul Martino (biology)

Estimated travel dates

Jan. 14-28, 2025; May 27-June 10, 2025

Estimated costs

$2,600 + optional campus meals

Information sessions

11:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, Science Center
4 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, Science Center