COURSE UNIT TITLE

: GEMMOLOGY-MINERALOGY OF GEMSTONES

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
KTT 4117 GEMMOLOGY-MINERALOGY OF GEMSTONES COMPULSORY 3 0 0 5

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

To teach the 10 sub-branches of gemology in general, to teach their physico-chemical properties in particular and to explain their use in gemstones for these subjects.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   1. To be able to define the science of gemology and its sub-branches.
2   2. To be able to learn the physico-chemical methods used in the identification of gemstones.
3   3. To be able to scientifically examine and describe gemstones.
4   4. To be able to understand color, discoloration and chromatic properties of gemstones.
5   5. Ability to collect data and submit reports through scientific research on gemstones.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Süstaşları inceleme şablonunun açıklanması, süstaşı terminolojisinin anlatımı. 1. WEEK
2 Explanation of optical physical properties of minerals. 2. WEEK
3 Explanation of optical physical properties of minerals. Teaching of polishing. 3. WEEK
4 Explanation of optical and general physical properties of minerals. 4. WEEK
5 Explanation of optical and general physical properties of minerals. 5. WEEK
6 Explanation of optical and general physical properties of minerals. 6. WEEK
7 MID TERM 7. WEEK
8 Examination of chemical properties of minerals. 8. WEEK
9 Explanation of the chemical formulas of gemstones, the trace elements they contain and their results. 9. WEEK
10 Explanation of the chemical formulas of gemstones, the trace elements they contain and their results. 10. WEEK
11 Combined examination of gemstones according to their coloration types. 11. WEEK
12 Combined examination of gemstones according to their coloration types. 12. WEEK
13 Combined examination of gemstones according to their coloration types. 13. WEEK
14 Combined examination of gemstones according to their coloration types. 14. WEEK
15 Combined examination of gemstones according to their coloration types. 15. WEEK

Recomended or Required Reading

Main source:
Murat HATIPOĞLU, his book on SUPERSTONE MINERALOGY
Murat HATIPOĞLU, M. Yılmaz SAVAŞÇIN, HIS STONES. Ferizli Offset. Izmir. 1987.
Auxiliary resources:
All kinds of publications written on gemology.
Walter SCHUMANN (Eveleyn STERN), GEMSTONES OF THE WORLD. NAG Press. Ipswich, 1984.
References: Internet
Other course materials: Gemstone samples of all types, gemstone examination tools and devices.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1.Lecture
2. Having Research Assignments Done

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 RPT REPORT
2 FN FINAL EXAM
3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE RO*0.40 + FN* 0.60
4 RST RESIT
5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) RO*0.40 + BUT* 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Five learning outcomes will be measured as a result of the theoretical midterm exam and final + make-up exam.
1.Theoretical Midterm Exam 40% (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5)
2.Final 60% (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4)

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Each student must attend at least 70% of the lessons. Any act of cheating during classes and exams will be considered as a disciplinary offense.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Prof.Dr. Murat HATIPOĞLU
E-mail: murat.hatipoglu@deu.edu.tr
Tel: +90-232-3012562

Office Hours

During working hours on weekdays when the instructor does not have classes.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 2 28
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 1 14
Final 1 1 1
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 43

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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CONTACT INFORMATION
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Phone: +90(232) 412 12 12 - Fax: +90 (232) 464 81 35

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