Banded Iron Course
Gain expertise in Banded Iron Formation analysis from fieldwork to laboratory stages. Master logging BIFs in outcrops and cores, developing strong sampling and geochemical processes, and connecting petrography, structures, and isotopes to Precambrian settings and mineral deposit geology. This practical programme equips you to tackle real-world BIF studies with confidence, integrating key data for insightful environmental reconstructions.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers a targeted, hands-on guide to mastering Precambrian Banded Iron Formations, covering field and core identification through to sophisticated lab methods. You will learn to plan practical projects, log and sample with assurance, handle data effectively, and combine petrography, geochemistry, isotopes, and structural data to form robust interpretations of ancient settings and create reports ready for publication.
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Develop skills
- Design BIF research projects with clear goals, sampling strategies, and quality control steps.
- Log BIF features in field outcrops and drill cores, noting banding, structures, and later modifications.
- Combine petrographic textures with geochemical data like REE patterns and iron isotopes.
- Employ key lab techniques efficiently: XRF, ICP-MS, XRD, and stable/Fe isotope analysis for BIFs.
- Interpret BIFs within Precambrian frameworks, linking to redox changes, ocean chemistry, and Great Oxidation Event.
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