Utilize gemstones, gold, and fine minerals as inspiration to learn optics, geologic processes that control occurrence, and crystallography. Discuss economic factors and societal impacts associated with gem and mineral deposits, along with gemstone identification using the physical and optical properties of the minerals and faceting gemstones using lapidary equipment. Only one of the following may be counted: Geological Sciences 302Q, 302K (Topic: Gems and Gem Minerals), 347K. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester.