Geocronologia Aplicada à Paleontologia

Gather knowledge about the potential application of geochronology in palaeontological studies. To learn about sampling techniques and the processing of geological materials for geochronological studies. Develop descriptive studies of heavy mineral concentrates used in geochronology. Have contact with the procedures for isotopic analysis of minerals using laser- coupled mass spectrometers. Develop the ability to interpret geochronological data with C14 in organic matter (coal, wood, peat, seeds, pollen, bones, limestone shells, eggshells, leather, hair, fabrics, paper, ceramics, cave paintings, resins, etc), which can be used in palaeontology to date samples up to around 50,000 years old and also in archaeology can offer clues to determine the age of an artefact (objects, inscriptions and historical documents). Analysing geochronological data on vertebrate bone fragments.