Banded Iron Course
Gain expertise in Banded Iron Formation studies from fieldwork to laboratory analysis. Master logging BIFs in outcrops and cores, develop solid sampling and geochemical processes, and connect petrography, structures, and isotopes to understand Precambrian environments and mineral deposit geology. This course equips you with hands-on skills for real-world applications in earth sciences.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Banded Iron Formation Course offers a practical guide to mastering Precambrian BIFs, covering field and core identification through to advanced lab methods. You'll learn to plan effective projects, log and sample accurately, handle data well, and combine petrography, geochemistry, isotopes, and structural data for strong interpretations of ancient settings and professional reports.
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Develop skills
- Design BIF research projects with clear goals, sampling strategies, and quality checks.
- Log BIF features in field outcrops and drill cores, noting bands, structures, and alterations.
- Combine petrographic textures with geochemistry like REE patterns and iron isotopes.
- Use key lab techniques swiftly: XRF, ICP-MS, XRD, and isotope analysis for BIF samples.
- Interpret BIFs within Precambrian settings, linking to redox changes, sea chemistry, and Great Oxidation Event.
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