Geochronology and Thermochronology

3 credits · Graduate

Researchers across the whole spectrum of earth science use chronometers, which provide information about the rates of geological processes in areas as diverse as the deep crust and modern surface environments. Experience will be attained on a wide range of chronometers including U-Th-Pb, Ar-Ar, Apatite Fission Track, and (U-Th)/He thermochronology, cosmogenic and nuclide exposure dating, luminescence dating, and radiocarbon dating. The structure and content of the course will vary with instructor and student interests, but will feature lectures, seminars, workshops, laboratory work, and computation. PREREQUISITES: Students must be registered in a graduate program (MSc or PhD) in Earth Sciences, which normally requires a BSc (Honours) in Earth Sciences or its equivalent. Other participants may be admitted with permission of the instructors. FORMATS: Lecture | Lab