Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º 8955/2023 - 31/08/2023
6 ECTS; 2º Ano, 1º Semestre, 30,0 T + 30,0 PL + 3,0 OT , Cód. 938027.
Lecturer
- Luis Filipe Neves Carreira dos Santos (1)(2)
(1) Lead Professor
(2) Teaching Professor
Prerequisites
Not applicable
Objectives
1) Understand the various types of biological action in biodeterioration and biodegradation;
2) Provide students with the basic knowledge for the detection, identification, and initial control of various biodeterioration agents.
3) Knowledge of laboratory methods and techniques used in the field.
Program
1. General biology concepts, cell biology, genetics and classification of plants and living beings;
2. Biodeterioration of cultural heritage through the analysis of various biodeterioration agents, limiting factors and ecological succession in different substrates and supports;
3. Techniques for detecting biological action, control and prevention;
4. Use of the optical microscope, preparation of thin slides, identification of lichens (microscopy, spot tests and dichotomous keys), culture of microorganisms, identification and inventory of insects, analysis and characterisation of damage to wood, extraction of natural chemical elements.
Evaluation Methodology
Continuous assessment comprises three components:
Laboratory class report 30% of the final mark;
Presentation and defence of a scientific paper 20% of the final mark;
Continuous assessment test (written test) 50% of the final mark;
A minimum mark of 8/20 in each component is required.
Failure to achieve a minimum overall average of 10/20 requires students to sit a written examination, which accounts for 100% of the final mark.
All other assessment periods are based on a written examination, worth 100% of the final mark.
Bibliography
- Allsopp, D. e J. Seal, K. e C. Gaylarde, C. (2004). Introduction to Biodeterioration, 2nd edition. UK: Cambridge university press
- Falkiewicz-Dulik, M. e Janda, K. e Wypych, G. (2015). Handbook of Material Biodegradation, Biodeterioration, and Biostablization. (Vol. 2 edition). (pp. 1-465). Toronto: ChemTec Publishing
- Mitchell, R. e Clifford, J. (2018). Biodeterioration and Preservation. (pp. 1-160). Evanston IL: Archetype Books
- Szczepanowska, H. (2023). Biodeterioration of Cultural Heritage Dynamic Interfaces between Fungi, Fungal Pigments and Paper. (Vol. 1). (pp. 1-186). Online: MDPI Books
Teaching Method
A - Theoretical classes;
B - Laboratory classes;
C - Tutorial guidance.
Software used in class
N/A
