JLRY 1820 - Diamonds

Institution:

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

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Description:

3.00 credits (2.00 lec/1.00 lab) This course offers an overview of diamonds' history, production and dollar volume. Students will evaluate the five C's of cut, color, carat weight, clarity and cost. Cutting, shapes and styles are discussed. Physical and optical properties are studied, along with durability, care and cleaning. Review of treatments will be encountered, including laser drilling and clarity enhancement. Damages, repair and re-cutting are discussed. A loupe, locking tweezers and text are mandatory. (Normal visual acuity and color perception are necessary.) Prerequisites: Placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.minneapolis.edu

Phone Number:

(612) 659-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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