Please choose one of the two options: 

Option 1: Discuss the basic principles of radiometric dating, including some description of both radiocarbon and radio-potassium methods. Please include a discussion on the reliability of these techniques in terms of dating range and accuracy.

Course Objectives Examined: 4, 5

Option 2:  Compare dendrochronology to one other archaeological dating technique that is discussed in the text. Please include a discussion on the reliability of this techniques in terms of dating range and accuracy.