CLASS 3750 - Introduction to Dendrochronology

(crosslisted) ARKEO 3090, ARTH 3250, MEDVL 3750
(HST-AS) (HA-AG)

Fall. 4 credits. Letter grades only.

Permission of instructor required. Co-meets with ARKEO 6755/CLASS 6755.

S. Manning.

Introduction and training in dendrochronology (tree-ring dating) and its applications in archaeology, art history, climate and environment through lab work and participation in ongoing research projects using ancient to modern wood samples from around the world. Supervised reading and laboratory/project work. Possibilities exists for summer fieldwork in the Mediterranean, Mexico, and New York State.