The Radiocarbon Short Course introduces participants to radiocarbon (origin, measurement techniques, and nomenclature) and the use of radiocarbon in atmospheric, marine, terrestrial, and paleo-climate research. We cover typical (e.g. macro-fossils) and more challenging types of samples (bulk soil, DOC, compound groups) ranging in size from 1 mg to a few ug C. The material is taught using lectures, research talks as well as laboratory and data analysis tutorials. The course is suitable for anyone already working with or planning to working with radiocarbon in their research. 

The next course will be offered virtually remote in September 2021 and will focus on data analysis and the use of radiocarbon in terrestrial and soil science.  Participants will learn how to analyze and interpret radiocarbon data and how to use radiocarbon-specific R-packages. You can develop these skills by solving real-world science problems in terrestrial ecosystem and soil science and working with actual radiocarbon datasets. The course is based on our textbook Radiocarbon and Climate Change (2016). Get your copy today! (Springer, ISBN 978-3-319-25643-6)

The course is offered over 6 2-hr meetings, with Lectures & Problem Sets on Tuesday (Sep 14, 21 & 28) and live work sessions on Thursdays (Sep 16, 23 & 30) from 9am – 11am PDT (UC Irvine) / 18:00-20:00 CEST (MPI-BGC).

We will meet live on zoom. Register using this link RadiocarbonShortCourse2021 or email czimczik@uci.edu

In Memoriam
Erv Taylor (-2019), Radiocarbon-Champion
Scientist, Teacher, Colleague & Friend

Instructor of the Radiocarbon Short Course
Prof. emeritus 
University of California, Riverside, Department of Anthropology
Ph.D. 1970, Anthropology, University of California, Los Angeles