Science and Technology for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage

GEOSCIENCES AND PLANT BIOLOGY FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE Single channel

Chair (Coordinator) and Rapporteur: LAURA SADORI

Module 1: PLANT BIOLOGY FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE

Activity type: Scienze e tecnologie per la diagnostica e la conservazione dei beni culturali
SSD: GEOS-01/D
Year: 1st year
Semester: 1st semester
CFU: 6
Hours distribution: 40 classroom hours, 12 laboratory hours
Lecturers: LAURA MEDEGHINI

Module 2: APPLIED GEOSCIENCES TO CULTURAL HERITAGE

Activity type: Discipline delle scienze della terra e della natura
SSD: BIOS-01/B
Year: 1st year
Semester: 1st semester
CFU: 6
Hours distribution: 32 classroom hours, 12 laboratory hours, 20 others hours
Lecturers: LAURA SADORI

Objectives

1) PLANT BIOLOGY FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE
A - Knowledge and understanding
OF 1)To know the types of plant remains
OF 2) To understand the importance of plants as cultural heritage
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B - Application skills
OF 7) To be able to draw conclusions using only the available data
OF 8) To be able to solve interpretative problems concerning past environments
OF 9) To be able to apply analytical techniques/methods to the study of plant remains
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C - Autonomy of judgment
OF 10) To be able to choose the most appropriate techniques based on the available materials
OF 11) To be able to integrate the acquired knowledge in order to support multidisciplinary studies

D - Communication skills
OF 13) To know how to communicate what has been studied with appropriate terminology

E - Ability to learn
OF 15) To have the ability to consult the appropriate bibliography
OF 16) To have the ability to evaluate the data presented in a scientific work
OF 17) To be able to design and develop an experimental thesis project

2) APPLIED GEOSCIENCES TO CULTURAL HERITAGE
The aim of the course is increasing the knowledge acquired after the Bechelor Degree concerning the investigation methods usually applied in the analysis of geomaterials for Cultural Heritage.

A - Knowledge and understanding
OF 1) Knowing the analytical methods usually used in the characterization of the main geomaterials applied in the cultural heritage
OF 2) Knowing some advanced analytical methods used recently in the characterization of the main geomaterials applied in the cultural heritage
OF 3) Knowing the steps in creating a diagnostic project applied to geomaterials (sampling, documentation, intervention planning)

B - Application skills
OF 4) Being able to apply multidisciplinary approach to diagnostic
OF 5) Being able to apply methodological procedures and instrumental approach to diagnostic

C – Autonomy of judgment
OF 6) Being able to interpret experimental data
OF 7) Being able to deduce a possible method useful to solve the problems still present in the analysis of the main geomaterials applied in the cultural heritage

D - Communication skills
OF 8) Knowing how to present the results and scientific data
OF 9) Knowing how to work in a team
OF 10) Knowing how to disseminate scientific topics by papers and social media

E - Ability to learn
OF 13) Having the ability to consult scientific literature
OF 14) Having the ability to consult database on national and international scientific projects