Technologies for Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage

A - Knowledge and understanding OF 1) Know the structure and the main biological functions of the organisms investigated by botany (cyanobacteria, fungi, algae and plants) OF 2) Distinguish the main groups of living organisms, recognizing their morphological and functional characteristics OF 3) Understand the ecological dynamics involving living organisms in natural and anthropogenic contexts OF 4) Analyze the interaction between living organisms and cultural materials (e.g. biodegradation, biological colonization) OF 5) Acquire theoretical tools to assess biological risk in the conservation of cultural heritage OF 6) Apply botany knowledgto strategies for the prevention and monitoring of harmful biological agents B - Application skills OF 7) Identify living organisms potentially responsible for biological damage to cultural heritage. OF 8) Recognize signs of colonization or biodeterioration on archeological finds and materials (wood, paper, textiles, etc.) OF 9) Collaborate in the development of strategies for the prevention and management of biological risk in museum, archaeological or archival sites C - Autonomy of judgment OF 10) Autonomously assess the relevance and impact of biological agents on the conservation of cultural heritage OF 11) Critically analyze biological risk situations and propose possible appropriate conservation interventions, taking into account the environmental context and the specificities of the asset OF 12) Integrate biological knowledge with data from other disciplines (chemistry, restoration, archaeology) to formulate well-founded and multidisciplinary judgments D - Communication skills OF 13) Communicate in a clear and coherent way concepts of plant biology, even complex ones, to both specialist and non-specialist interlocutors (e.g. restorers, archaeologists, museum operators) OF 14) Correctly use scientific language to describe living organisms, their ecological role and their impact on cultural materials OF 15) Collaborate and interact in multidisciplinary contexts, promoting the exchange of knowledge between different fields E - Ability to learn OF 16) The ability to update and expand one's knowledge in the field of plant biology, also independently, through scientific and popular sources OF 17) The ability to connect the biological concepts learned with other areas of the sciences applied to the conservation of cultural heritage OF 18) The predisposition to continuous learning, also in view of future specialization or post-graduate training courses