| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemology | JLJ230 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 2 | Spring | 5 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Necla KÖPRÜBAŞI
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Identify gemstones visually .
2) Distinguish encoloured stones from original ones.
3) Name the impact of heat on gemstone.
4) Develop the skill of identifying gemstones and specifying their properties.
5) Identify imitations of gemstones.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | High | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 2 | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 3 | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 4 | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 5 | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
No
Course Contents
This course covers formation of gemstone; physical properties of gemstones; definition and classification of gemstones; rocks used in jewellery; organic gemstones; imitations of gemstones; market value of gemstones.
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction and purpose2) Earth structure and components, definition of rock and mineral
3) Definition of gemology
4) Formation environment of gemstones
5) Physical properties of gemstones
6) Locations of gemstones in Turkey
7) Classification of gemstones
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Definitions and distinctive methods of natural, synthetic and imitation gemstones
10) Usage areas of gemstones
11) Examination methods of gemstones
12) Machines used for formatting gemstones
13) Natural and artificial coloring methods of gemstones
14) Fieldwork in the lands where gemstones are found in Turkey
15) Fieldwork in the lands where gemstones are found in Turkey
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required