Introduction to Dendrochronology

Catalog Label: 
GEOS 439A / 539A also ANTH / WSM / GEOG
Course Category: 
Courses in Dendrochronology
Level: 
Both Undergraduate and Graduate
Year Offered: 
2012
Semester or Session: 
Fall Semester
Instructors: 
Valerie Trouet
Primary Room: 
Secondary Rooms: 
Times: 
Lecture: TuTh 9:30–10:45AM, Lab: Tu 1:00–3:50PM
Units: 
4
Course Description: 

Survey of dendrochronological theory and methods. Applications to archaeological, geological, and biological dating problems and paleoenvironmental reconstruction. Emphasis on dating methods, developing tree-ring chronologies, and evaluating tree-ring dates from various contexts.