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EASC 454 — Geochronology
Earth Science · University of Ghana
The primary objective of this course is to provide a practical overview of principles and techniques used in geochronology. The theory, methodology and interpretation of the following dating techniques will be discussed: U-Th-Pb, Rb-Sr, Sm-Nd, Pb-Pb, K-Ar, Ar-Ar, and Fission track dating. Cosmogenic and fossil isotopes. The dating of Ghanaian rocks will also be discussed.
- Credits
- 2
- Level
- Level 400
- Semester
- Semester Two
Other courses on this programme
- EASC 401 — Hydrology
- EASC 404 — Statistical Methods in Earth Science
- EASC 405 — Hydrogeology
- EASC 407 — Integrated Water Resources Management
- EASC 417 — Mineralogy
- EASC 419 — Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
- EASC 420 — Project
- EASC 426 — Rural Water Supply
- EASC 437 — Geochemistry and Cosmochemistry
- EASC 438 — Water Quality and Hydrochemistry
- EASC 439 — Exploration Methods, Planning and Management
- EASC 446 — Sedimentary Petrology
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Start freeCourse details from University of Ghana Volume 3 Handbook for the Bachelor's Degree: Course Descriptions for Programmes in the Sciences (2017).