JLRY 1420 - Gemstone Identification

Institution:

Louisiana State University Eunice

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CAMPUS NAME AND ADDRESS: (To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) CIP CODE: 500713 CREDIT HOURS (Lecture/Lab/Total): 2/0/2 CONTACT HOURS (Lecture/Lab/Total): 30 CLASS LOCATION: ( To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: ( To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) COURSE DESCRIPTION: Gemstone identification defines and identifies various gemstones, both precious and semi-precious, that are used in the jewelry industry. Instructions include how to use a gemscope, refractometer, polariscope, specific gravity fluids, and several filters. PREREQUISITES: None COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1. Define gemstones. 2. Identify types of gemstones by family, color, hardness, and specific gravity. 3. Identify gemstone testing instruments. 4. Identify unknown gemstones using the microscope, refractometer, filters, and other testing instruments. 5. Explain enhancement and grading methods of gemstones. 6. Identify types and grades of pearls. Identify both faceted and alternative birthstones. Grade diamonds by the 4 C's. Appraise an article of jewelry. TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER MATERIALS: ( To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus) ATTENDANCE POLICY: EVALUATION AND GRADING: (To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus.) ACADEMIC HONESTY: Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited. In addition to other possible disciplinary sanctions, which may be imposed through the regular institutional procedures as a result of academic misconduct, your instructor will assign a zero for the exercise or examination that evidences academic misconduct for the first offense and assign an "F" for the course for repeated offenses.STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: The Louisiana Technical College complies with Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students with disabilities who seek accommodations must make their requests known by contacting the Disabilities Coordinator at the beginning of each semester. If a disability is identified later in the semester, a non-retroactive accommodation plan will be developed. COURSE SCHEDULE: (To be completed by the Louisiana Technical College Campus)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lsue.edu

Phone Number:

(337) 457-7311

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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