Dendrochronology is the study of natural and human processes that are recorded in the tree-ring record. This record is retained over time due to the remarkable preservation qualities of wood, and across the wide geographical distribution of trees. Through the science of dendrochronology, a broad range of ecological, climatic, geological, and cultural variables can be reconstructed, and analyzed with high spatial and temporal resolution. Chronologies have been developed all over the world.
The Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research (LTRR) is offering three (3) short summer courses in dendrochronology, focusing on Dendroclimatology, Dendroecology, and Dendroarchaeology. Classes will convene for three weeks from 15 May 2017 through 2 June 2017 at the campus of the University of Arizona in Tucson. These intensive courses will introduce students to theory, laboratory and field techniques, and current research in each subfield. Courses will be based at the Laboratory on the UA campus, with field trips to sites in the Southwest region. Lectures will be presented by course instructors and other leading scientists. Course readings are drawn primarily from the published literature. Classes are designed for graduate students as well as faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and working professionals with suitable backgrounds. Undergraduates who are interested in the dendroecology course should have suitable background in ecology, and undergraduates who are interested in the dendroclimatology course should have basic background in statistics. Online registration will be open until 15 March 2017. For additional information see the course webpage (http://ltrr.arizona.edu/summerschool) and contact the relevant course instructor listed below for prerequisites: Dendroclimatology, taught by Dr. Ramzi Touchan ([email protected]) (other instructor: Dr. David Meko [email protected]). Dendroecology, taught by Dr. Paul Sheppard ([email protected]) (other instructor: Mr. Jesse Minor [email protected]). Dendroarchaeology, taught by Dr. Ron Towner ([email protected]).
