Nicaragua – Sustainable Technology in Nicaragua

COUNTRY:  Nicaragua

PROGRAM NAME: Sustainable Technology in Nicaragua

PROGRAM TRAVEL DATES: May 16-30, 2012

PROGRAM COST: $2500 (summer tuition not included)

PROGRAM COURSES: TEC 3536-145: Sustainable Technology in Nicaragua (3 credits)
                                           TEC 3537-145: Appropriate Technology in Nicaragua (3 credits), or

                                           TEC 5536-145: Sustainable Technology in Nicaragua (3 credits)

PROGRAM COURSE PRE-REQUISITES:  None

PROGRAM LEADER CONTACT INFORMATION:
Mr. Jeremy Ferrell, TEC, ferrelljc@appstate.edu or 262-7514
Mr. Ray Sinclair, TEC, sinclairrs@appstate.edu or 262-6169

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
This two-week program will focus on sustainable development projects and the installation of renewable energy systems at the Finca Esperanza Verde coffee farm, ecolodge, and private forest reserve. This unique off-grid farm serves as an excellent laboratory to investigate possibilities for self-sufficiency in energy, food production, resource management, and education to surrounding communities and visitors alike. We will visit Nicaraguan families, the University of Matagalpa, learn about the flora and fauna, the culture of the region, and explore the political landscape and environmental issues that define Nicaragua. Several visits will be made to community-based sustainable development programs in the region. We will also spend three nights in the colonial town of Granada, visit Lake Nicaragua, and the Pacific coast.
If you would like more programmatic information not included in this standardized description, please contact the program leaders directly.

PRE-TRAVEL CLASS MEETINGS:
Once a week starting six weeks prior to departure.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Please E-mail the trip leaders above; for more details go to the WebSite:

http://international.appstate.edu/education/aoep/Nicaragua_TEC_S12