GO 340 Gemstones & Gemology
ES 567 Gemstones of the World

Dr. Susan Ward Aber, Geologist & Gemologist
Emporia State University
Emporia, Kansas USA

This course began August 17, 2011

http://academic.emporia.edu/abersusa/go340/

This course is offered online and on campus for undergraduate and graduate students. It is an introduction to gems of the world as well as mineral properties and gem fashioning and identifying equipment. This webpage can answer questions and point you in the right direction to enroll for the course this fall. If interested, read on...

When is the Course Offered?

August 17 - December 9, 2011 and if you are already enrolled, go straight to the syllabus, academic.emporia.edu/abersusa/go340/syllabus.htm.

What is the Course About?

This online course will enhance your knowledge of the world of gems. The campus version will give students the opportunity to experience hands-on identification and testing methods of natural and synthetic gem materials. All students will explore gem lore, describe sources and origins of gems, and assess the cut and polish of gem materials. Throughout the semester we will use trusted online and print gem and gemology resources, along with a guided tour for all who can attend the KC Gem and Mineral show in November!

How is the Course Offered?

GO 340 ZA and ES 567 XA are offered entirely online. The on campus meetings are offered in sections GO 340 A and ES 567 A

Who Should Enroll?

Students, Educators, Jewelry Professionals, Bead Buyers, and Shoppers

Who is teaching this course?

Dr. Aber is a geologist, certified gemologist, and library science educator with degrees from the University of Kansas, the Gemological Institute of America, and Emporia State University. She has taught at Emporia State University for over 20 years.

How to Enroll In The Course

  1. Decide whether to take the course for undergraduate or graduate credit, online or on campus.
    • Undergraduate - GO340A - on campus
    • Undergraduate - GO340ZA - online
    • Graduate - ES567A - on campus
    • Graduate - ES 567XA - online
  2. Visit enrollment at http://www.emporia.edu/regist/enroll.htm and follow links. For Distance Registration visit http://www.emporia.edu/distance/ and follow links.
  3. More information is found at http://www.emporia.edu/regist/schedule/ and http://www.emporia.edu/regist/schedule/documents/2011FallFrontInfoforOnline.pdf
  4. Visit the academic calendar at http://www.emporia.edu/regist/calendar/acad.htm


Where to find ESU General Information

ESU has basic class information at http://www.emporia.edu/esuclass/index.htm, which includes the university Academic Dishonesty Policy www.emporia.edu/esuclass/dishones.htm.

There is no degree or certificate program specific to gemology at ESU, but an online Earth Science graduate degree program and other undergraduate Earth Science courses are offered. Informational links are listed below.

Earth Science at ESU
www.emporia.edu/earthsci/
ESU for Distance Learning
www.emporia.edu/lifelong/
Online Courses for Earth Science
www.emporia.edu/earthsci/
earthsci.htm#web
Earth Science Graduate Program
www.emporia.edu/earthsci/
graduat.htm
General Information for Online Courses
www.emporia.edu/lifelong/
geninfo/index.htm
Fees for Online Courses
www.emporia.edu/lifelong/
geninfo/tuition.htm

Where to find Specific Course Information

Complete course syllabus.
Complete course file index.

© Notice: GO 340 and ES 567 is offered by the Earth Science department for the use and benefit of students enrolled at Emporia State University, Kansas, USA. Any other use or repackaging of materials in this course is prohibited without permission from the author, Susan Aber, esu.abersusie@gmail.com. Latest update 20 September 2011.