Banded Iron Course
Gain expertise in Banded Iron Formation studies, from fieldwork and core analysis to laboratory techniques. Develop skills in designing sampling plans, logging features, applying geochemical methods like XRF and ICP-MS, and interpreting data within Precambrian contexts including ocean chemistry and the Great Oxidation Event.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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 management, and integration of petrography, geochemistry, isotopes, and structures for interpreting ancient settings and creating professional reports.
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Develop skills
- Design effective BIF studies with clear objectives, sampling strategies, and quality controls.
- Log BIF features accurately in field outcrops and drill cores, noting bands and structures.
- Integrate petrographic textures with geochemical data such as REE and iron isotopes.
- Apply key lab techniques swiftly: XRF, ICP-MS, XRD, and stable isotopes for BIF analysis.
- Interpret BIFs in Precambrian settings, linking to redox changes, ocean chemistry, and GOE.
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