Universität Wien

260271 VO Science based dating methods (2016W)

2.50 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik

Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 05.10. 11:00 - 12:30 Victor-Franz-Hess-Hörsaal, Währinger Straße 17, Hoftrakt, 1. Stk., 1090 Wien (Kickoff Class)
  • Wednesday 12.10. 11:00 - 12:30 Victor-Franz-Hess-Hörsaal, Währinger Straße 17, Hoftrakt, 1. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 19.10. 11:00 - 12:30 Victor-Franz-Hess-Hörsaal, Währinger Straße 17, Hoftrakt, 1. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 09.11. 11:00 - 12:30 Victor-Franz-Hess-Hörsaal, Währinger Straße 17, Hoftrakt, 1. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 16.11. 11:00 - 12:30 Victor-Franz-Hess-Hörsaal, Währinger Straße 17, Hoftrakt, 1. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 23.11. 11:00 - 12:30 Victor-Franz-Hess-Hörsaal, Währinger Straße 17, Hoftrakt, 1. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 30.11. 11:00 - 12:30 Victor-Franz-Hess-Hörsaal, Währinger Straße 17, Hoftrakt, 1. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 07.12. 11:00 - 12:30 Victor-Franz-Hess-Hörsaal, Währinger Straße 17, Hoftrakt, 1. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 14.12. 11:00 - 12:30 Victor-Franz-Hess-Hörsaal, Währinger Straße 17, Hoftrakt, 1. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 11.01. 11:00 - 12:30 Victor-Franz-Hess-Hörsaal, Währinger Straße 17, Hoftrakt, 1. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 18.01. 11:00 - 12:30 Victor-Franz-Hess-Hörsaal, Währinger Straße 17, Hoftrakt, 1. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 25.01. 11:00 - 12:30 Victor-Franz-Hess-Hörsaal, Währinger Straße 17, Hoftrakt, 1. Stk., 1090 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This lecture gives an introduction to "science-based" dating methods. Methods covering the time span relevant for archaeology, palaeontology and prehistory, will be presented in detail. Emphasis will be put on the well established 14C-method. In addition, methods applicable for geological time scales, (e.g. 40K/40Ar-method) will be discussed.

Assessment and permitted materials

Exam

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The participants will get an overview of the most important dating methods. This should enable the students to assess the applicability of the discussed methods for specific dating problems.

Examination topics

Lecture; visit at the sample preparation and accelerator laboratory of VERA.

Reading list

Literatur wird zu den einzelnen Methoden in der Vorlesung angegeben.

Association in the course directory

MaV 2, LA-Ph212(1), LA-Ph212(4)

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