MSCD - China 2008

I am currently taking a sabbatical from web design. 

I am pursuing a baccalaureate degree ( Bachelor of Science) at Metropolitan State College of Denver (美国丹佛城市大学) (www.mscd.edu).

I am studying Land Use with an emphasis in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and an interest in Geography.  My interest in Geography is focused on the field of Human Geography. 

As a result of this field of study, I have an opportunity to travel to Chengdu, Sichuan, China this summer.  This page is designed to keep my friends and family informed of recent developments concerning this journey.

Alan Hergert
Founder
Cool Waters Web Design

Depart: June 2, 2008  11:15 a.m. Return: July 2, 2008 11:45 p.m.

Leaving Denver in:

DECEMBER?

Current time in Chengdu:

(Click time for more information about Chengdu including weather forecast.)

Mission:

  • Mentor Chinese college students in the classroom and facilitate their access to ESRI ArcMap software
  • Conduct GIS research in China facilitating the independent work MSCD students while in Chengdu
  • Visit cultural and natural sites to enhance our understanding of Chinese heritage

Purpose:

To build understanding through direct relationships between students.

Destination:


 
Comparison: Chendu Denver (Metro)
Latitude 30° 39′ 49″ N 39° 44′ 21″ N
Longitude 104° 4′ 0″ E 104° 59′ 5″ W
Elevation (ft) 1,640 5,280
Elevation (m) 500  1,609
Population 11,000,670 2,464,866
Pop density 2,299.6/sq mi 3,797/sq mi 
Time Zone China Standard (UTC+8) MDT (UTC-6)
Weather (June)
High (F) 81/85 80
Low (F) 67/71 52
Rainfall (in) 4.3/4.4 1.93
 

Field Trip Destinations:

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Maps:
 
 

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