GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
SYNTHETIC AND ORGANIC GEMSTONES/KMT-325-S
Course Title: SYNTHETIC AND ORGANIC GEMSTONES
Credits 2 ECTS 2
Semester 5 Compulsory/Elective Elective
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
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 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
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 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
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 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Synthetic gemstone production methods are learned.
The synthetic production of gemstones are introduced.
The difference between synthetic and natural gemstones are learned
The organic ornamental stones and their imitations are learned.
 -- 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  Production and History of Synthetic Gemstones
2. Week  Synthetic Gemstones Production Methods
3. Week  Verneuil "Flame Fusion" Process
4. Week  Czochralski Process
5. Week  Flux - Melt Growth, Zone Melting
6. Week  Hydrotermal Process
7. Week  Mid-Term Exam
8. Week  Synthetic Diamond and Simulants
9. Week  Synthetics: Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Opal, Jadeit
10. Week  The Differences Between Natural and Synthetic Gemstones: Alexandrite, Emerald, Morganite, Quartz
11. Week  The Differences Between Natural and Synthetic Gemstones: Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel
12. Week  Organic Gemstones: Pearl, Coral
13. Week  Organic Gemstones: Amber, Jet (Oltu Stone)
14. Week  Organic Gemstones: Ivory, Shell, Tortoise Shell
15. Week  Final Exam
16. Week  Final Exam
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  Read, P.G., 2003. Gemmology, Butterworth Heinemaan, London.
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  None
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
40
 Assignment
0
0
 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
2
28
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
 Reading
0
 Searching in Internet and Library
5
2
10
 Designing and Applying Materials
5
2
10
 Preparing Reports
0
 Preparing Presentation
0
 Presentation
0
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
1
2
2
 Final and Studying for Final
1
2
2
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
52
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
2.08
 ECTS: 
2
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Be competent in the terminology of Jewelry fieldX
2Be competent in jewelry manufacturing process
3Be competent in jewelry materials; gems, metals, traditional and contemporary alloysX
4Have the ability to transfer 3D objects to 2D environment
5Be competent in cold and hot working circumstances related with jewelry and small-scale objects
6Be competent in all kinds of metal casting processes
7Have the knowledge of the history of Jewelry art and technology
8Have the ability to design and redesign according to a given subject, problem solving, etc. related with design
9Acquire intellectual understanding of jewelry related subjectsX
10Having the ability to work in different interdisciplinary areasX
11Have sense of professional and ethical responsibilityX
12Have awareness about the need for lifelong learning and develop their professional knowledge and skills continuously.X
13Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.