4.5 ECTS; 2º Ano, 2º Semestre, 30,0 T + 30,0 PL + 2,0 OT , Cód. 938027.
Lecturer
- Luis Filipe Neves Carreira dos Santos (2)
- Leonor da Costa Pereira Loureiro (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
Students must demonstrate to understand the different aspects of biological action in the preservation of cultural property. They should be able to detect, identify and control a variety of biodeterioration agents.
Program
1.The preservation of cultural property - different concepts and approaches
2. General biology concepts - classification of human beings
4. Biodegradation of cultural heritage.
Biodegradation agents. Constraining factors. Organic and inorganic materials; synthetic materials.
6. Techniques for the detection of biological action. Control and prevention.
Evaluation Methodology
Final mark: written test (50%) + written assignment (20%)and oral presentation (15%) + technical report (15%)
Bibliography
- GAYLARDE, C. e SEAL, K. e ALLSOPP, D. (2004). Introduction to Biodeterioration. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
- SALVADORI, O. e NUGARI, M. e CANEVA, G. (1991). Biology in the Conservation of Works of Art. Roma: ICCROM Ed.
Teaching Method
Lectures and tutorials.
Software used in class
