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Root number
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410251 |
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Semester
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FS2015 |
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Type of course
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Block Course |
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Allocation to subject
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Climate Sciences |
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Type of exam
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Presentation |
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Tree-ring research at the interface of archaeology, climatology and ecology |
| Description |
Annually resolved and absolutely dated chronologies of different tree-ring parameters, such as width, density and isotopic ratios, together with wood anatomical characteristics, not only form the backbone of high-resolution palaeoclimatology but also represent unique sources of ecological process understanding and allow archaeological, historical and sub-fossil wood to be dated at calendar precision.
This course will first provide a general overview on dendrochronological essentials with emphasis on applicational potentials and methodological limitations. Moreover, the theoretical parts on Monday and Thursday-Friday will be accompanied by an excursion to the Canton Valais (Tuesday) as well as a lab-day at the Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL near Zurich (Wednesday), which hosts the worldwide leading tree-ring laboratory.
The ultimate aim of this class is to offer basic understanding of modern tree-ring research techniques, and to deliver a comprehensive synthesis for possible applications among various disciplines. |
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ILIAS-Link (Learning resource for course)
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Registrations are transmitted from CTS to ILIAS (no admission in ILIAS possible).
ILIAS
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Link to another web site
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| Lecturers |
PD Dr.
Ulf Büntgen, Teaching Staff, Faculty of Science
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ECTS
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2 |
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Recognition as optional course possible
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Yes |
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Grading
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1 to 6 |
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| Dates |
Monday 2/2/2015 09:00-18:00
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Tuesday 3/2/2015 09:00-18:00
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Wednesday 4/2/2015 09:00-17:00
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Thursday 5/2/2015 09:00-17:00
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Friday 6/2/2015 09:00-17:00
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| Rooms |
Kursraum B -105, UniS
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Seminarraum A 027, UniS
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| External rooms |
Tueday: Excursion, Wednesday and Thursday: WSL Birmensdorf
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| Students please consult the detailed view for complete information on dates, rooms and planned podcasts. |
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