Dating Methods in Quaternary

Language of Instruction

English

Pre-requirements

Basic knowledge in geology, paleontology, sedimentology, geophysical methods, quarternary geology and geochemistry

Learning Outcomes

After completing the course GEOV228 the student should be able to:

- explain the principles and theoretical foundation for the different dating-methods.

- choose relevant dating-method(s) for a given problem

- present a critical and well-founded evaluation of dating-results obtained by the different methods.

Course offered (semester)

Spring. The course runs only if enough students enrol.

Language of Instruction

English

Aim and Content

This course describes the principles for estimating ages of sediments and rocks used in quaternary geology, paleoclimatology and physical geography. Introductions will be given to the theoretical basis for radioactivity, radioisotopic methods (radiocarbon, uranium-series, cosmogenic nuclides) and radioisotopic effects (TL, OSL). In addition, principles for paleomagnetic correlation, chemical (aminoacid-racemization, tephra) and biological age-estimate-methods will be explained. The course emphasizes practical applications of the different dating-methods and their limitations.

Learning Outcomes

After completing the course GEOV228 the student should be able to:

- explain the principles and theoretical foundation for the different dating-methods.

- choose relevant dating-method(s) for a given problem

- present a critical and well-founded evaluation of dating-results obtained by the different methods.

Pre-requirements

Basic knowledge in geology, paleontology, sedimentology, geophysical methods, quarternary geology and geochemistry

Assessment methods

Written exam 4 hours

Grading Scale

The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.