COURSE UNIT TITLE

: GEMMOLOGY-DIAMOND AND PEARL ESSENTIALS

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
KTT 4209 GEMMOLOGY-DIAMOND AND PEARL ESSENTIALS COMPULSORY 3 1 0 6

Offered By

Gemmology and Jewelery Design

Level of Course Unit

Short Cycle Programmes (Associate's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR MURAT HATIPOĞLU

Offered to

Gemmology and Jewelery Design
Gemmology and Jewelery Design (Evening)

Course Objective

In order to describe the science gemology and its sub-brances (10 parts). To examine in large scale the mineral diamond in terms of mineralogy, gemology, and mining. To grade the diamonds gemologically. To explain synthetic productions of HP-HT and CVD diamonds, and to be distinguished them from natural ones. To explain color enhancements for the diamonds, and to be distinguished them from the natural ones. To indicate facet cutting for the diamonds with the main lines. To clasify and grade the pearls scientifically. To indicate the diamond and the pearl trade with the main lines. To present a report on the diamonds and pearls by collecting data obtaining from scientific researches.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Be able to describe gemmology science and its sub-branches.
2   Be able to grade diamond scientifically
3   Be able to classify pearl scientifically.
4   Be able to indicate the diamond and pearl trade with the main lines.
5   Be able to present a report about diamond and pearl by collecting data obtaining from scientific researches.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 The historical development of the diamond cutting. Physical and optical properties of diamonds. The 4C s of diamond (color, clarity, cut and carat weight).
2 Colour classification of polished diamonds. Effects of fluorescence on diamond. How to assess diamond according to the normal range of colors. Treated and fancy colour diamonds.
3 Determining how to evaluate clarity inclusions and defects. Evaluating polished diamonds according to clarity. How do inclusions affect appearance and stability
4 Evaluating polished diamonds according to cut and weight. Differences between karat and carat. Crown, pavilion and total depth analysis. Evaluation of finishing details. Estimating, determining table, crown and pavilion angles.
5 Evaluating polished diamonds according to cut and weight. Differences between karat and carat. Crown, pavilion and total depth analysis. Evaluation of finishing details. Estimating, determining table, crown and pavilion angles.
6 Evaluation of the proportions; how does affect cutting light to the charm and value of the stone. How does the proportions compare. Points to consider in fancy cuts and mounted brilliant.
7 Midterm Exam
8 Midterm Exam
9 Diamond deposits (source, geological distribution, primary and secondary formations, diamond mining companies in the world). Diamond prices. Well-known diamonds.
10 International diamond reports and certificates. How to read a diamond certificate. GIA, CIBJO, HRD, IGI diamond evaluating systems. Brilliant cut diamonds suppliers in Turkey and around the world. How the market works. Diamond bourse professional and official organizations. Marketing of brilliant diamonds.
11 Identification of brilliant diamond. Imitations of diamonds. Synthetic diamonds artificial coloration. Distinguishing synthetic diamonds. How to separate faulted and filled diamonds. Distinguishing synthetic moissanite and the other imitations.
12 Scientific properties and formation of the pearl.
13 Pearl grading.
14 General review about diamond and pearl subjects.

Recomended or Required Reading

Suggested Sources for the Course:
Main Textbook:
Murat HATIPOĞLU, Elmas ve Inci üzerine ders notları.
Supplementary Books
Eric BRUTON. DIAMONDS
References: Internet
The Other Materials: Various polished diamond and pearl samples, gemstone identification devices and instruments

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1.Instruction
2.To be made application and research homework

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 RO Rapor/Ödev
3 FN Final
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE VZ*0.20 + RO*0.20 + FN* 0.60
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) VZ*0.20 + RO*0.20 + BUT* 0.60


*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

1.Thereotical Mid Exam %20 (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4)
2.Semester inside Presentation of assignment and homework research %20 (LO5)
3.Final Exam %60 (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5)

Assessment Criteria

It will be evaluated theoretical mid exam, presentation of assignment and homework research, and final exam as well as 5 of course learning outcomes.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

All students must attend to the conducted courses with at least 70%. During the course and in the exams, all kind of making a copy are evaluated comprising a discipline crime.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

: E-mail: murat.hatipoğlu@deu.edu.tr
Tel: +90-232-3012564

Office Hours

During the working hours in week, except when the faculty staff does not give a course.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 12 3 36
Tutorials 12 1 12
Preparation for midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for final exam 1 5 5
Preparing assignments 7 5 35
Preparing presentations 1 57 57
Final 1 1 1
Midterm 1 1 1
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 150

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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CONTACT INFORMATION
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