Fall 2025 Earth and Environmental Sciences GR9803 section 001

Seminar in Advanced Argon Geochronology

Sem in Advanced Argon Geo

Call Number 18026
Points 3
Grading Mode Pass/Fail
Approvals Required None
Instructor Sidney R Hemming
Type SEMINAR
Method of Instruction In-Person
Course Description

This independent study will focus on the fundamentals of Argon geochronology and its application to geological and paleoclimate research.  The first half of the course will focus on fundamental concepts, using problem sets, a classic report on the nuclear reactions, and some basic review articles/chapters.  The second half of the course will be a reading and discussion on fundamental literature that has helped shape the field.  The class will include 1 two-hour weekly meetings (or 2 in some weeks to make up for weeks when people are traveling- some of the meetings may be remote), assignments (calculations to gain intuition about the methods), and a short paper on a topic of interest that applies an aspect of K/Ar and/or 40Ar/39Ar.  At the end of the term, the student should have an understanding of basic Argon geochronology methods and data analysis, and outstanding questions in the field. 3 points; each student presents twice, and prepares a paper on a relevant application.

Web Site Vergil
Department Earth and Environmental Sciences
Enrollment 0 students (5 max) as of 4:05PM Saturday, August 2, 2025
Subject Earth and Environmental Sciences
Number GR9803
Section 001
Division Interfaculty
Open To GSAS
Note Meets at LDEO
Section key 20253EESC9803G001