Gemmology (semestral parts 2) 1300-WGEM2L1

The lecturea are an original adaptation of the gemology subject matter for a broad audience of people with amateur interest in gemstones. The following materials are discussed:
- Opal szlachetny, krzemień pasiasty
- Żady (jadeit, nefryt), malachit
- Lapis lazulit, turkus, czaroit
- Skalenie, obsydian, tektyty
- Perły, korale szlachetne
- Kość słoniowa, gagat
- Bursztyn
- Metale szlachetne – złoto
- Metale szlachetne – srebro, platyna, platynowce
- Rzadsze kamienie jubilerskie, kamienie amatorskie
- Kamienie nieprzezroczyste.

Type of course

elective courses

Prerequisites (description)

Knowledge of high school level science is sufficient, although students of natural sciences are prefered, and knowledge of mineralogy is an asset.

Course coordinators

Jan Parafiniuk

Learning outcomes

After attending the lectures the students should have a general knowledge of gemology, but they will not obtain any proffesional qualifications.

Assessment criteria

The focus is on the student's involvement with the subject matter, rather than asessing the acquired knowledge. Due to their very diverse academic background, students will individually choose the level of expertise suitable for their needs.

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 1300-WGEM2L1 in USOSweb