GA571 Gemstones

Faculty of Science
autumn 2017
Extent and Intensity
2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: graded credit.
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Jan Cempírek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. RNDr. Rostislav Melichar, Dr.
Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: doc. Mgr. Martin Ivanov, Dr.
Supplier department: Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Mon 18. 9. to Fri 15. 12. Mon 15:00–16:50 G1,01004
Prerequisites
PROGRAM(D-GE4) || PROGRAM(N-GE) || G1061k Mineralogy || G1061 Mineralogy
Basic knowledge of anorganic chemistry (high school level). Optionally, basic knowledge of geology and mineralogy.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 32 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/32, only registered: 0/32, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/32
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 28 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
At the end of the course, students will:
- understand the main gemstones and their properties;
- understand and explain basics of gemstone mining, processing, and economics;
- understand value of gemstones and broader social-economic-environmental implications related to their mining;
- use their knowledge to make informed decisions when dealing with gemstones;
- will be able to connect their knowledge with information sources from everyday life.
Syllabus
  • History of gemstones.
  • Introduction to mineralogy of gemstones, basic terms.
  • Gemstone deposits and their exploration.
  • Jewellery industry.
  • The nature of colour and light.
  • Diamonds.
  • Coloured gems (corundum, beryl, precious opal, tourmaline, topaz, spodumene, jade, garnet, olivine, and others).
  • Mining of gems and precious metals and its implications.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Groat L.A. (ed.) (2014) Geology of Gems Deposits, Second Edition. Mineralogical Association of Canada Short-Course Volume 44. ISBN 978-0-921294-54-2
Teaching methods
lectures
Assessment methods
Written final test; to pass the exam, at least 50% of points is required.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught once in two years.
Information on the per-term frequency of the course: Výuka bude probíhat v podzimním semestru 2017/2018.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2008 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Spring 2004, Spring 2006, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2019, autumn 2021, Autumn 2023.
  • Enrolment Statistics (autumn 2017, recent)
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