Radiometric Dating Courses and Certifications

American Museum of Natural History

The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators

223 ratings at Coursera

Explore Earth's 4-billion-year history, from geological time scales to plate tectonics. Gain insights into atmospheric evolution and local geology, with resources for classroom implementation.

• Coursera
• 7-8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth

16 ratings at Coursera

Explore Earth's deep history, from ancient origins to modern Rocky Mountains. Discover geological methods, continental formation, and the power of science in unraveling our planet's past.

• Coursera
• 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Mid-Afternoon Masterclass - Dating Australia's Oldest Rock Art

Explore scientific techniques for dating ancient Australian rock art, integrating traditional knowledge and western science to uncover the stories behind 12,700-year-old paintings.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Chang’an University

Low-Temperature Thermochronology

Master the principles and applications of thermochronology techniques, from (U-Th)/He and fission-track methods to practical applications in petroleum exploration and basin analysis.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

APS Physics

How Physics Can Measure Human Evolution

Explore how physics techniques like radioactive dating, X-ray microscopy, and ion microprobes revolutionize our understanding of human evolution by analyzing fossils and artifacts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

The Double-Edged Sword of High-Precision U-Pb Geochronology - Bowen Lecture 1

Explore high-precision U-Pb geochronology's impact on Earth sciences, its challenges, and implications for understanding geological timescales and events in this insightful lecture by MIT expert S. A. Bowring.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

GEO GIRL

Difference Between Stable and Radioactive Isotopes and Their Applications

Explore stable and radioactive isotopes, their differences, and applications in geology and climate science. Learn about radiometric dating, isotope fractionation, and their role in understanding Earth's history and climate change.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

GEO GIRL

Earth’s Age - How We Know Earth is 4.55 Billion Years Old

Comprehensive exploration of Earth's age determination, covering relative and absolute dating methods, historical estimates, radiometric dating, and evidence supporting the 4.55 billion-year age of our planet.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Kiersti Ford

Earth's Past: Geochronology

Explore Earth's history through geochronology, learning dating techniques and geological timescales. Gain insights into our planet's ancient past and evolutionary timeline.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

GEO GIRL

The Key to Geologic Dating - Understanding Initial Isotope Composition in Rocks

Explore the intricacies of geologic dating, focusing on isotope behavior in Earth's interior. Learn about diffusion, compatible elements, and techniques for accurate age determination of rocks.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Bureau of Economic Geology

U-Pb Geochronology of Low-U Phases - Expanding the Frontiers of Radiometric Dating

Explore advancements in U-Pb geochronology, focusing on dating low-U minerals using LA-ICPMS techniques. Learn about expanded applications and recent developments in this field.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

地球化学

Explore the fundamental principles of geochemistry, from solar system elements to environmental impacts, combining theoretical frameworks with modern analytical techniques for Earth system understanding.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course