Science and Technology for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage

Students understand atomic structure, chemical bonding, material classes, and spectroscopic techniques (IR, Raman, UV, NMR). They can relate material properties to chemical bonding, assess polymers, and solve spectroscopy problems. They interpret spectra and evaluate materials independently. They communicate in English, create basic charts, reflect on their understanding, ask questions, plan their learning, and use essential computer skills. The course trains students by integrating materials science with cultural heritage conservation. Its goal is to develop the ability to construct protocols for the conservation and characterization of materials using spectroscopic techniques such as IR, Raman, UV, and NMR. It begins with an understanding of materials at the atomic level. By studying the properties of atoms, students must understand the difference among chemical bonds and their differences with physical bonds. They will then apply this knowledge, along with analytical techniques, to develop effective protocols for material characterization. A - Knowledge and understanding OF 1) the periodic table and properties of atoms according to the groups OF 2) chemical and physical bonds, and their role in the formation of materials OF 3) different classes of materials having different chemical bonds OF 4) the uniqueness of covalent bonds and variety of polymers OF 5) principle of spectroscopic techniques and their proper selection (IR, Raman, UV, and NMR) OF 6) the important parameters for the above analyses and interpretation of results … B - Application skills OF 7) explain the properties of materials based on chemical bonds and constituents OF 8) describe advantages and disadvantages of polymeric materials OF 9) solve problems of IR, Rama, UV, and NMR spectroscopies … C - Autonomy of judgment OF 10) comprehend spectra of IR, Rama, UV, and NMR OF 11) define chemical structure using these spectra OF 12) construct evaluation procedures for organic materials D - Communication skills OF 13) working command of English OF 14) draw simple charts and write sentences E - Ability to learn OF 15) evaluating and analyzing your own understanding OF 16) asking questions if something unclear OF 17) developing own study program independently OF 18) having basic computer skills