Academic Catalog

GEOE419 GEMOLOGY

Course Code: 5640419
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(2-2)
ECTS Credit: 5.0
Department: Geological Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. KAAN SAYIT
Offered Semester: Fall or Spring Semesters.
Prerequisite: Set 1: 5640213
The course set above should be completed before taking GEOE419 GEMOLOGY .

Course Content

Brief information about crystallography, physical and chemical information to recognize the gemstones. Polishing and faceting technics. Origin and occurrence of the gemstones. Descriptive gemology.