GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
GEMOLOGY/DES-330-S
Course Title: GEMOLOGY
Credits 3 ECTS 5
Semester 6 Compulsory/Elective Elective
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Assist. Prof.Meral Büyükyazıcı
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   emeral@gazi.edu.tr
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   emeral@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Gemoloji the definition of the concepts related to learning
In turkey, ornamental stones to be able to be familiar with
Ornamental stones to be able to explain the physical and chemical properties
Natural, synthetic and imitation precious stones to be able to distinguish the
Ornamental stone processing techniques to be able to learn
Types of ornamental stones and to be able to explain the properties of



 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  Gemoloji Introduction and Definitions (Mineral,Ornamental Stones, Synthetic Minerals, etc.)
2. Week  In turkey, gemstones, deposits, and the
3. Week  Ornamental Stones and Origin.
4. Week  Crystal Chemistry and Crystallography
5. Week  Physical Features Of Ornamental Stones
6. Week  Natural, Synthetic and Imitation of Ornamental Stones to Distinguish Features
7. Week  Ornamental Stone Processing Techniques
8. Week  Dec exam
9. Week  Ornamental Stones And Detailed Review ( Diamond, Emerald, Ruby)
10. Week  Ornamental Stones And Detailed Review ( Opal, Jade, Topaz )
11. Week  Ornamental Stones And Detailed Review ( Tourmaline, Turquoise, Garnet, Quartz)
12. Week  Ornamental Stones And Detailed Review ( Zircon, Peridot, Spinel, Feldspar )
13. Week  Organic Ornamental Stones ( Pearls, Coral, Amber, Jet, Lapis, Ivory )
14. Week  In the region and the resources in place to ornamental stones review
15. Week  In the region and the resources in place to ornamental stones review
16. Week  Final exam
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  Takılar ve Süs Taşlarında Sembollerin Dili, Altan Türe, Goldaş Kültür Yayınları:3, İstanbul, 2004. A’dan Z’ye Kıymetli ve Yarı Kıymetli Taşlar, Mehmet Yaşar Ethem, Ankara, 1990. Rock And Gem. R.L. Bonewitz. Dorling Kindersley Limited, Great Britain, 1995.
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question-Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  This course is not suitable for.
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
20
 Assignment
1
20
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
40
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
60
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
14
3
42
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
14
3
42
 Reading
3
3
9
 Searching in Internet and Library
5
3
15
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
3
2
6
 Preparing Presentation
2
2
4
 Presentation
0
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
2
1
2
 Final and Studying for Final
2
1
2
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
122
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
4.88
 ECTS: 
5
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Upon the completion of the programme, the students will be able to; 1-To be able to apply art and design knowledge into handicrafts design.X
22-To be able to do skills of interpretation and evaluation based on research, development and application in the field of handicrafts.X
33-To be able to plan design process.
44-To be able to select appropriate materials for design.X
55-To be able to use the necessary techniques and innovations required for handicrafts and its design applications.X
66-To be able to identfy and analyze handicafts design and production problems and to develop solution advices based on researches and documents.X
77-To be able to utilize acquired knowledge and skills with a critical thinking approach.X
88-To be able to gain professional and ethical responsibility.X
99-To be able to predict and examine the design, production, marketing and to use processes and their consequences.X
1010-To be able to apply the technical, aesthetic and creative information about handicrafts in national and international projects.X
1111-To have a good commend of computer softwares for handicrafts design and to be able to use the information and communation technologies effectively.X
1212-To acquire genuine and creative application skills related to handicrafts.X
1313-To be able to work individually or in disciplinary/interdisciplinary teams effectively.X
1414-To gain written and spoken communication skills in at least one foreign language.X