GEOL 564

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Credit: 4 hours.

Geochronology encompasses study of the dates and rates of geologic processes, and development of geochemical clocks used to time these events. Covers important geochronologic methods and discusses prominent geochronology-related questions. Focus on three areas: geochronology of the crust, mantle, and core; thermochronology; Quaternary geochronology, or study of dates and rates of geologic processes affecting Earth's surface and atmosphere in recent geologic past.

4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: Familiarity with differential equations, introductory-level geochemistry.

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