MSCD - China 2009
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 |
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Depart: June 1, 2009 |
Return: June 22, 2009 |
Leaving Denver in:
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Current time in Chengdu:
(Click time for more information about Chengdu including weather forecast.) |
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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
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Purpose:
To build understanding through direct relationships between students.
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Destination:
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Comparison: |
Chengdu |
Denver (Metro) |
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Latitude |
30° 39′ 49″ N |
39° 44′ 21″ N |
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Longitude |
104° 4′ 0″ E |
104° 59′ 5″ W |
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Elevation (ft) |
1,640 |
5,280 |
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Elevation (m) |
500 |
1,609 |
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Population |
11,000,670 |
2,464,866 |
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Pop density |
2,299.6/sq mi |
3,797/sq mi |
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Time Zone |
China Standard (UTC+8) |
MDT (UTC-6) |
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Weather (June) |
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High (F) |
81/85 |
80 |
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Low (F) |
67/71 |
52 |
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Rainfall (in) |
4.3/4.4 |
1.93 |
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Possible Field Trip Destinations:
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Links:
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Maps:
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