EARTHSC 1108
Gemstones
3 cr
General introduction to gemstones, including the origin of gems, identification techniques, and the history of important gems. Precious metals are also discussed. Autumn 2021 and after: Add EarthSc 1200 for Physical Science GE lab credit. Autumn 2022 and after: Add EarthSc 1200 to fulfill the GE Foundations: Natural Science requirement.
Grade history
3,100 students across 4 instructors · course avg 3.18
2,044 students · 9 terms
2,044 students total · 9 terms · click to see per-term
Instructor unknown
2.86 GPAmedian 3.0804 students · 5 terms
804 students total · 5 terms · click to see per-term
172 students · 1 term
172 students total · 1 term · click to see per-term
80 students · 1 term
80 students total · 1 term · click to see per-term
Source: historical OSU grade releases via thegradeguide.com (Adam Gluck), Spring 2016 – Summer 2023. FERPA-filtered: sections under 10 students excluded.
Sections
1
Instructors
1
Enrolled
30 / 400
Open
1
Instructors
Sections in Autumn 2026
| # | Sec | Instructor | Hist. GPA | Days/Time | Room | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16890 | 50 | Casey Morrisroe Saup | — | TBA | Online | Open · 30/400 |