Banded Iron Course
Gain expertise in studying Banded Iron Formations from fieldwork to laboratory analysis. Master core and outcrop logging, develop effective sampling and geochemical processes, and connect petrographic, structural, and isotopic data to understand Precambrian environments and mineral deposits.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers a practical guide to mastering Precambrian Banded Iron Formations, covering field identification, core logging, sampling strategies, data handling, and integration of petrography, geochemistry, isotopes, and structures for interpreting ancient settings and creating professional reports.
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- Design BIF research projects with clear goals, sampling strategies, and quality checks.
- Log BIF features in field and core, noting bands, structures, and modifications.
- Combine petrography and geochemistry to correlate textures, REE patterns, and iron isotopes.
- Use key lab techniques efficiently like XRF, ICP-MS, XRD, and isotope analysis for BIF.
- Interpret BIF in Precambrian settings, relating to redox changes, ocean chemistry, and Great Oxidation Event.
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