GEOS260
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GEOS260 - Introduction to Gems and Minerals
Course Description
The course introduces students to the science of gems and minerals - introduction to minerals and gems, understanding gems as materials of geological significance, properties of gems and how to identify them, distinguishing natural and synthetic gems, introduction to gem simulants, and gem fashioning.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Undergraduate
Course Requisites
Recommended: CHEM 151 or (CHEM 141 and CHEM 143) or MSE 110 or instructor permission.
May be convened with
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No
Typically Offered Main Campus
Fall