Geochronology credit:

4 Hours

Geochronology encompasses study of the dates and rates of geologic processes, and development of geochemical clocks used to time these events. Covers important geochronologic methods and discusses prominent geochronology-related questions. Focus on three areas: geochronology of the crust, mantle, and core; thermochronology; Quaternary geochronology, or study of dates and rates of geologic processes affecting Earth's surface and atmosphere in recent geologic past. Prerequisite: Familiarity with differential equations, introductory-level geochemistry.