Gem Science Sub Plan Curriculum Requirements
*Curriculum is pending approval by the University of Arizona and is subject to change.
| CATEGORY | COURSE NAME | UNITS | |
| Foundational Courses |
Math 125 (or 122A-B) | Calculus I (or Functions for Calculus, First-Semester Calculus) | 3 |
| Math 129 | Calculus II | 3 | |
| MATH 223 (Vector calc) | Vector Calculus | 3 | |
| Chemistry 151 | General Chemistry I | 4 | |
| MSE 110 | Solid State Chemistry | 4 | |
| Physics 141 | Mechanics | 4 | |
| Physics 142 | Optics Thermodynamics | 3 | |
| Core Courses | Computer Applications Course | Introduction to Computer Programming (or similar) | 3 |
| GEOS 251 | Physical Geology | 4 | |
| GEOS 300 | Earth Surface Processes | 3 | |
| GEOS 302 | Stratigraphy and Sedimentation | 4 | |
| Capstone Theme | Research/Lab Experience | 6 | |
| Gem Science Sub-Plan Required Courses | GEOS 20X | Introduction to Minerals and Gems | 3 |
| GEOS 306 | Mineralogy | 3 | |
| GEOS 356 | Petrology | 4 | |
| GEOS 400 OR GEOS 474/574 |
Introduction to Geochemistry/ OR Geochronology-Thermochronology |
3 | |
| MSE 480 | Advanced Characterization Methods in Materials Science and Engineering | 3 | |
| GEOS 40X | Petrology of Gems | 3 | |
| Approved Emphasis/ Electives |
See options below | 12 | |
| Gem Science Emphasis Elective Courses (15 units): | |||
Geosciences |
GEOS 400 OR GEOS 474/574 |
Introduction to Geochemistry/ OR Geochronology-Thermochronology |
3 |
| GEOS 304 | Structural Geology | 4 | |
| GEOS 446/546 | Economic mineral deposits | 3 | |
| GEOS 408/508 | Tectonic Petrology | 3 | |
| GEOS 427 | Orogenic systems | 3 | |
| Mining and Engineering Elective |
MNE/ANTH 201 | Nonrenewable Resources and Human Civilizations (Tier 2, GenEd) | 3 or 4 |
| Optical Science | OPTI 201R+L | Geometrical and Instrumental Optics I | 4 |
| OPTI 202R+L | Geometrical and Instrumental Optics II | 4 | |
| OPTI 210 | Physical Optics I | 3 | |
| OPTI 330 | Physical Optics II | 3 | |
| OPTI 340A | Introduction to Optical Design | 1 | |
| OPTI 340 | Optical Design | 3 | |
| OPTI 484/584 | Polarized Light and Polarimetry | 3 | |
| OPTI 404 | Optical Spectroscopy of Materials | 3 | |
| OPTI 485/585 | Illumination Engineering | 3 | |
| School of Art | ART 237 | 3D Modeling | 3 |
| Retailing and Consumer Science |
RCSC 114 | Introduction to Retailing and Consumer Science | 3 |
| RCSC 240 | Consumer Behavior in Retailing | 3 | |
| RCSC 320 | Product Development and Brand Strategies | 3 | |
| RCSC 360 | Digital Retailing | 3 | |
| Chemistry | CHEM 325 | Analytical Chemistry | 2 |
| CHEM 326 | Analytical Chemistry Lab | 2 | |
| CHEM 480A | Physical Chemistry I | 3 | |
| CHEM 480B | Physical Chemistry II | 3 | |