Dendrochronology: Principles and Applications

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture | 3 hrs Lab) This course constitutes an introduction to dendrochronology; the science of tree-ring analysis. Dendrochronology is particularly appropriate for students with interests in the chronological and dynamical aspects of tree growth, forest ecology, climatology, hydrology, geomorphology, and anthropology/archaeology. The history, principles and applications of dendrochronology are reviewed in this course. Problems related to the sampling and dating of tree-ring series; the development of chronological series, the analysis and interpretation of dendrochronological data are also be emphasized. This course includes a compulsory field trip during the second or third weekend of the course. Cross-listed: ENV-4473(3) Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and ENV-4473. Requisite Courses: BIOL-2403 and BIOL-2153 or permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)]; BIOL-4473L (lab) (must be taken concurrently).