Course Overview
Earth’s climate and geological history provide critical insights into present and future environmental change. This Paleoclimatology and Geological Time Studies Training Course introduces participants to the reconstruction of past climates, the study of geological timescales, and the dating techniques used to interpret Earth’s deep history.
The course covers proxy data, stratigraphy, radiometric dating, and climate archives such as ice cores and sediments. Participants will also explore the links between past climate change, tectonics, evolution, and modern climate challenges.
By combining lectures, case studies, and practical analysis, participants will strengthen their ability to analyze geological records and apply paleoclimate knowledge to current geoscience and environmental debates.
Course Benefits
Gain knowledge of Earth’s climate history and timescales.
Learn dating techniques for geological and climate studies.
Analyze climate proxy data (ice cores, sediments, fossils).
Understand climate change in Earth’s deep past.
Connect paleoclimate research to present climate challenges.
Course Objectives
Explain principles of paleoclimatology and geological time.
Apply dating methods to reconstruct Earth’s history.
Analyze geological archives for climate reconstruction.
Understand interactions between tectonics, life, and climate.
Interpret stratigraphic and fossil records.
Evaluate paleoclimate insights for modern climate issues.
Strengthen skills in geological data interpretation.
Training Methodology
The course combines lectures, lab-style exercises, data interpretation, and case studies. Participants will work with real paleoclimate datasets and geological records to practice reconstruction methods.
Target Audience
Geoscientists and paleoclimatologists.
Environmental scientists and climate researchers.
Students and researchers in geology or earth sciences.
Policy and resource professionals interested in climate history.
Target Competencies
Paleoclimate reconstruction.
Geological dating methods.
Stratigraphy and proxy analysis.
Interpreting Earth’s climate and time records.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Introduction to Paleoclimatology and Geological Time
Importance of Earth’s climate and time studies.
Overview of the geological timescale.
Methods of reconstructing past climates.
Role of paleoclimate in modern science.
Unit 2: Geological Timescales and Dating Methods
Stratigraphy and relative dating.
Radiometric dating techniques.
Fossils as indicators of geological time.
Case studies in dating Earth’s history.
Unit 3: Climate Archives and Proxies
Ice cores, sediments, and tree rings.
Isotopes and geochemical proxies.
Fossil evidence in climate studies.
Reliability and limitations of proxies.
Unit 4: Climate Change Through Geological Time
Major climate events (Ice Ages, Greenhouse periods).
Role of tectonics and volcanism.
Evolutionary impacts of climate shifts.
Lessons from past warming and cooling events.
Unit 5: Paleoclimate Insights for the Future
Linking paleoclimate to present climate change.
Using models informed by geological data.
Relevance for sustainability and policy.
Future directions in paleoclimate research.
Ready to explore Earth’s climate history and geological timescales?
Join the Paleoclimatology and Geological Time Studies Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and gain insights from Earth’s past to inform its future.
The Paleoclimatology and Geological Time Studies Training Courses in Amman provide professionals with a comprehensive exploration of Earth’s climatic history and the geological processes that have shaped it over millions of years. Designed for geologists, environmental scientists, climate researchers, and educators, these programs integrate scientific theory with analytical methodologies to interpret past climate patterns and their implications for modern environmental change.
Participants gain an in-depth understanding of paleoclimatology—the study of ancient climates—by examining geological, chemical, and biological indicators preserved in sediments, ice cores, fossils, and rock formations. The courses emphasize the methods used to reconstruct past environments and identify major climatic events across the geological time scale. Through interactive sessions and data-driven exercises, participants learn to analyze stratigraphic sequences, interpret isotope data, and correlate geological records to global climate trends.
These geological time and paleoclimate training programs in Amman combine foundational science with practical research applications. The curriculum covers key topics such as geochronology, paleoenvironmental reconstruction, plate tectonics, and the evolution of Earth’s climate systems. Participants also explore how paleoclimate data contribute to modern climate modeling, risk assessment, and sustainability planning.
Attending these training courses in Amman provides professionals with a unique opportunity to engage with international experts and peers in a multidisciplinary learning environment. The city’s growing role as a hub for earth science education and research offers an ideal setting for exploring the dynamic relationships between geology, climate, and time. By completing this specialization, participants will be equipped to interpret Earth’s climatic history, apply geological evidence to environmental forecasting, and contribute to informed decision-making on sustainability and climate resilience at both regional and global scales.