Full Title: Methods and Geological Applications in Geo-Thermo-Petro-Chronology I
Endorsed by: GSA's Geochronology, Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Divisions
Industry Tracks: Economic Geology, Energy
Led by: Mauricio Ibanez-Mejia, George E. Gehrels, Michelle Foley, Martín Senger, Daniel Alberts
Date: Fri. 17 Oct. 2025
Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Format: In-Person
CEUs: 0.8
Day 1 of this course will focus on chemical systems and geologic questions commonly interrogated by Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma–Mass Spectrometry analysis of minerals including U-Th-Pb, Lu-Hf, and trace elements. The emphasis will be on detrital geochronology and petrochronology of zircon, but will include discussions of additional mineral phases (e.g., apatite, titanite, monazite). Day 1 will be divided into various modules, each consisting of a first half that will be lecture-based and focus on theory, while the second half will be hands-on data interpretation using MATLAB-based software tools for data reduction, analysis, visualization, and archiving. This course is geared toward geoscience faculty, professional scientists, graduate students, and undergraduate students.
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Short courses offer continuing education units (CEUs). One CEU equals 10 hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction.
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For additional information, please contact Rebecca Taormina, rtaormina@geosociety.org, GSA Field Trip and Short Program Coordinator.
Product Code: SC25CN515
Product Category: SHORTC