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)
- Helena Cláudia Telo Falcão Neto (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
The students will be able 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 biodeteriogens with particularly harmful effect on materials.
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
