COURSE UNIT TITLE

: GEMMOLOGY-JEWELLERY STONES

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
KTT 4128 GEMMOLOGY-JEWELLERY STONES 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, to teach the 10 sub-branches of gemology, in particular, to teach the scientific recognition of semi-precious gemstones (primarily those mined in Türkiye), to teach their processing machines and methods in general, and to conduct widespread research on these subjects.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   1. To be able to describe the sub-branches of gemology.
2   2. To be able to scientifically examine semi-precious gemstones.
3   3. To be able to outline the potential of Türkiye's gemstone.
4   4. Ability to process gemstones with various techniques.
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 Explanation of the concept of gemology and its subtypes. 1. WEEK
2 Explanation of the gemstone examination template, explanation of gemstone terminology. 2. WEEK
3 Classification of gemstones. 3. WEEK
4 Coloration in gemstones. 4. WEEK
5 Explanation of the properties of opaque gemstones. Teaching how to cut semi-precious stones into slabs using a saw. 5. WEEK
6 Examining opaque gemstones. Teaching the carving and polishing of gemstones as free form cabochons. 6. WEEK
7 MID TERM 7. WEEK
8 Examination of rare and common gemstones found in Anatolia and demonstrations of applied examples. 8. WEEK
9 Examination of rare and common gemstones found in Anatolia and demonstrations of applied examples. 9. WEEK
10 Examination of rare and common gemstones found in Anatolia and demonstrations of applied examples. 10. WEEK
11 Dünyada bulunan diğer yaygın süstaşlarının incelenmesi ve uygulamalı örneklerinin gösterimleri. 11. WEEK
12 Dünyada bulunan diğer yaygın süstaşlarının incelenmesi ve uygulamalı örneklerinin gösterimleri. 12. WEEK
13 Dünyada bulunan diğer yaygın süstaşlarının incelenmesi ve uygulamalı örneklerinin gösterimleri. 13. WEEK
14 Dünyada bulunan diğer yaygın süstaşlarının incelenmesi ve uygulamalı örneklerinin gösterimleri. 14. WEEK
15 Technical field trip to the gemstone field. 15. WEEK

Recomended or Required Reading

Main source: Murat HATIPOĞLU, Semi-Precious Gemstones, Turkish Gemstone Potential, Lecture notes on Gemstone Processing Methods.
Murat HATIPOĞLU, M. Yılmaz SAVAŞÇIN, GEMSTONES. 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.Workshop and Laboratory Applications
3.Research Assignments

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 through theoretical midterm exam, mid-term practice (laboratory and workshop studies), research paper presentation studies and finally final-make-up exams.
1. Theoretical Midterm Exam 30% (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4)
2. Semester Application Productions and Research Assignments Presentation 10% (LO5)
3. Final 60% (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5)

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Every student must attend at least 70% of the classes. 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

Every day when the instructor does not have classes, during working hours.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 13 4 52
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 1 14
Final 1 1 1
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 67

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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CONTACT INFORMATION
Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Cumhuriyet Bulvarı No: 144 35210 Alsancak / İZMİR
Phone: +90(232) 412 12 12 - Fax: +90 (232) 464 81 35

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