Description
Introduction
This beginner-level course introduces Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications in geology and mineral exploration. Participants will gain an understanding of spatial data visualization, geological mapping, and mineral targeting using GIS. The course will focus on practical GIS tools used in phosphate, gold, and bauxite exploration, emphasizing basic data management, map creation, and spatial analysis techniques.
Date
Day | Time | Price | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
Mon – Wed | 8:00 – 10:00 | $5/hrs | Turkey |
Tue – Thu | 18:00 – 19:00 | $5/hrs | Turkey |
Wed – Fri | 20:00 – 21:00 | $5/hrs | Turkey |
Sat – Sun | 18:00 – 19:00 20:00 – 21:00 | $8/hrs | Turkey |
This Training Course Will Highlight
- Fundamental concepts of GIS and its role in geology and mineral exploration.
- Introduction to spatial data types and coordinate systems in GIS.
- Basic GIS operations for geological mapping and mineral exploration.
- Visualization and interpretation of geological and geochemical data in GIS.
- Practical GIS exercises in mineral exploration mapping.
Objectives
- Understand the basic principles of GIS and its applications in geology.
- Learn how to create geological maps and manage spatial data.
- Gain an understanding of spatial analysis techniques for mineral exploration.
- Develop skills in handling and visualizing geochemical and geophysical datasets.
- Learn how to use GIS software for mineral prospectivity analysis.
Training Methodology
- Instructor-led presentations on GIS fundamentals.
- Hands-on exercises using GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS).
- Basic geological and mineral mapping exercises.
- Step-by-step demonstrations of spatial data processing.
- Interactive Q&A sessions on GIS applications in exploration.
- Case Study: GIS-based geological mapping for phosphate or gold exploration.
Organizational Impact
- Enhances geological and exploration data management through GIS.
- Improves targeting efficiency and decision-making in mineral exploration.
- Strengthens technical capabilities in spatial data interpretation.
- Supports better integration of geospatial data with geological datasets.
- Reduces exploration risks by optimizing data analysis and visualization.
Personal Impact
- Develops fundamental GIS skills applicable to geology and mineral exploration.
- Improves spatial analysis and map creation capabilities.
- Strengthens ability to interpret geological and geophysical data using GIS.
- Expands career opportunities in mining and mineral exploration companies.
- Builds confidence in working with GIS tools for mineral prospectivity mapping.
Who Should Attend?
- Entry-level geologists and exploration geoscientists.
- GIS specialists working in mineral exploration and mining.
- Mining engineers involved in spatial analysis and planning.
- Government and regulatory personnel in geological survey departments.
- Undergraduate geology, mining, and GIS students.
- Environmental geologists interested in GIS applications for mining projects.
- Technical staff involved in geological data management.
Course Outline
Day 1
Introduction to GIS and Spatial Data in Geology- What is GIS? Understanding GIS applications in geology.
- Types of spatial data – raster vs. vector data in geological mapping.
- Geographic coordinate systems and map projections in exploration.
- Introduction to GIS software – ArcGIS, QGIS, and others.
- Fundamentals of digitizing geological features using GIS tools.
- Creating a basic geological map using GIS.
Day 2
Geological Mapping and Data Visualization in GIS- Digitizing geological maps – rock types, faults, and formations.
- Creating and editing geological layers in GIS software.
- Symbolizing and classifying geological data for visualization.
- Adding drill hole data and sample locations to GIS maps.
- Overlaying remote sensing and geophysical datasets on geological maps.
- Mapping mineralized zones using GIS techniques.
Day 3
Geospatial Data Analysis for Mineral Exploration- Understanding geochemical and geophysical spatial data in GIS.
- Processing and analyzing geochemical sample data for mineral targeting.
- Interpolation techniques for geochemical anomaly detection.
- Geostatistical analysis for geological and mineral exploration.
- Identifying alteration zones and fault structures using GIS.
- GIS-based geochemical analysis for bauxite exploration.
Day 4
Remote Sensing and GIS for Mineral Exploration- Introduction to remote sensing data in mineral exploration.
- Processing and visualizing satellite imagery in GIS.
- Using GIS to analyze hyperspectral and multispectral data.
- Integrating Landsat, Sentinel, and ASTER data for mineral prospecting.
- Overlaying geological, geophysical, and remote sensing data.
- Identifying alteration zones in a gold exploration project.
Day 5
GIS-Based Mineral Prospectivity Mapping and Decision-Making- Introduction to mineral prospectivity mapping in GIS.
- Combining geological, geochemical, and geophysical datasets.
- Using spatial analysis techniques to define exploration targets.
- Understanding exploration decision-making using GIS results.
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no refund is accepted
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