Geology 342TR - Seminar in Geology: 'Trees: Climate and Dendrochronology'

Trees are everywhere, and they are remarkable record keepers of climate/environmental information. Dendrochrology is the study of tree rings to understand the age of trees, past climate patterns, and environmental change. In this course, students will learn that the growth of a tree is a delicate interaction based on many factors including regional climate patterns and environmental conditions. This course will demonstrate that science is accessible to a broad audience through sample collection, laboratory processing, data analysis, creation/testing of hypotheses, and presentation to that audience.

Prereq: Students who completed any combination of a minimum of two courses in Geology, Geography, or Environmental Studies.