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 4227 GEMMOLOGY-DIAMOND AND PEARL ESSENTIALS COMPULSORY 3 1 0 4

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 general, it is to teach the 10 sub-branches of gemology, and in particular, to provide scientific teaching of diamonds and pearls and to conduct widespread research on these materials.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   1. To be able to define the science of gemology and its sub-branches.
2   2. Ability to grade diamonds scientifically.
3   3. Being able to classify pearls scientifically.
4   4. To be able to outline the Diamond and Pearl trade.
5   5. Ability to collect data and submit reports through scientific research on Diamonds and Pearls.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Historical development of diamond cutting. Physical and optical properties of diamond. Basically the 4Cs of a diamond (colour, clarity, cut and carat weight). 1. WEEK
2 Classifying polished diamonds by color. Effects of fluorescence on diamond. How to evaluate diamonds based on normal color ranges. Treated and fancy colored diamonds. 2. WEEK
3 How to determine and evaluate clarity inclusions and errors. Judging polished diamonds by clarity. How inclusions affect appearance and stability. 3. WEEK
4 Evaluating polished diamonds by cut and weight. Differences between carat and carat. Analysis of crown, pavilion part and total depth. Evaluation of finishing details. Calculating and finding the angles of the table, crown and pavilion. 4. WEEK
5 Evaluating polished diamonds by cut and weight. Differences between carat and carat. Analysis of crown, pavilion part and total depth. Evaluation of finishing details. Calculating and finding the angles of the table, crown and pavilion. 5. WEEK
6 Orantıların değerlendirilmesi; kesim ışığı, albeniyi ve taşın değerini nasıl etkiler. Orantılar nasıl karşılaştırılır. Fantezi kesimler ve montürlü pırlantalarda dikkat edilecek hususlar. 6. WEEK
7 MID TERM 7. WEEK
8 Diamond deposits (source, geological distribution, primary and secondary formations, diamond mining organizations in the world). Diamond prices. Famous diamonds. 8. WEEK
9 nternational diamond reports and certificates. How to read a diamond certificate. GIA, CIBJO, HRD, IGI diamond evaluation systems. Diamond dealers in Türkiye and around the world. How the market works. Diamond exchange professional and government organizations. Marketing of diamonds. 9. WEEK
10 International diamond reports and certificates. How to read a diamond certificate. GIA, CIBJO, HRD, IGI diamond evaluation systems. Diamond dealers in Türkiye and around the world. How the market works. Diamond exchange professional and official organizations. Marketing of diamonds. 10. WEEK
11 Identification of diamond. Diamond imitations. Synthetic diamonds artificial coloring. Distinguishing synthetic diamonds. How to distinguish broken and filled diamonds Distinguishing synthetic moissanite and other imitations. 11. WEEK
12 Scientific properties and formation of pearl. 12. WEEK
13 Grading of the pearl. 13. WEEK
14 General review on diamond and pearl topics. 14. WEEK
15 Technical workplace tour to famous merchants trading Diamonds and Pearls. 15. WEEK

Recomended or Required Reading

Main source:
Murat HATIPOĞLU, Textbooks on Diamond and Pearl
Auxiliary resources:
CIBJO Blue BOOKS (Diamond, Peral)
References: Internet
Other course materials: Various diamond and pearl samples, gemstone examination tools and devices.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1.Lecture
2.Having Applications Done in the Laboratory (In the Form of Laboratory and Workshop Work)
3.Getting a Research Paper Done

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 RP REPORT
3 FN FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE VZ*0.30 + RO*0.10 + FN* 0.60
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) VZ*0.30 + RO*0.10 + 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, mid-term practice and homework studies, and the final + make-up exam.
1.Theoretical Midterm Exam 30% (LO1, LO2, LO3)
2.Semester Application (in the form of laboratory and workshop) and Research Assignments Presentations 10% (LO4)
3.Final 60% (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4)

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Each student must attend at least 80% 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 1 14
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 2 28
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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