Admission
Requirements and Fees
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Student success in college requires well developed learning skills and attitudes (such as being able to work independently,
participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic
achievement. Applicants should have thoroughly developed these skills and attitudes before beginning their college programs.
List of Courses
Printable version Curriculum Planner Start Date (2009-2010)
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Printable version Curriculum Planner Start Date (2010-2011)
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Printable version Curriculum Planner Start Date (2011-2012)
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OUR PROGRAM
The Gemmology program teaches you to analyze and classify a wide variety of gem materials, both natural and artificially created. The program focuses on analyzing chemical and physical characteristics of gem and gem-like materials, and identifying different gems. The gem materials are classified into categories according to their desirable characteristics, which eventually determine the value of the gems. To accomplish the identification and classification, you use a number of specially designed instruments such as microscopes, spectroscopes, refractometers, polariscopes and others.
Many semester 2 courses have semester 1 prerequisites. Please consult with your faculty advisor or review the Gemmology curriculum planner posted on the website at
www.georgebrown.ca/jewellery.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Visual acuity and accurate colour rendition are also essential traits for success in Gemmology.
YOUR FUTURE STUDY OPTIONS
Some credits may be considered in transfer to the Jewellery programs.
“The Gemmology program at George Brown enabled me to develop the skills necessary to feel confident entering this exciting field.”
Veronica Keeffe (2008 graduate, Gemmology) |
YOUR CAREER
Graduates of this program find employment in jewellery enterprises at manufacturing wholesale and retail levels. With some additional training and experience in the jewellery industry, some become jewellery appraisers. The program combines the best features of both the British and American certification programs. Many graduates, with additional study, write the Canadian Gemmological Association FCGA exams and the British FGA exams to obtain internationally recognized professional designations.
COURSES
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detailed course descriptions for this program
SEMESTER 1
JEWL1005 Gemmology I
JEWL1047 Jewellery as an Industry
CHEM1001 Chemistry
PHY1007 Physics
COMP1082 Computer Skills and Applications
SEMESTER 2
JEWL1009 Gemmology II
JEWL1008 Diamond Grading
JEWL1006 Jewellery Appraisal
GHUM1023 History of Jewellery
STS1037 Career Planning and Development
GNED General Education Elective (choose one)
For more information,
Call 416-415-5000,
ext. 4462
or email
For updated information and course descriptions, call 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
George Brown College is continually striving to improve its programs and their delivery. The information contained in
this calendar is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying
George Brown College admission, graduation, and fee requirements as well as any requirements of outside institutions, industry associations, or other
bodies that may award additional designations concurrently with, or after completions of, a George Brown College program.
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