Call Number | 18026 |
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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 |