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HAAR0087-1

Introduction to laboratory techniques: theory and practice


Duration :30h Th, 8d FT Tr. Pr.
Credits/ECTS :
1re année du grade de master en histoire de l'art et archéologie, orientation archéométrie à finalité approfondie5
Holder(s) :David Strivay
Substitute(s) :Philippe Walter
Course contents : Introduction to the main scientific analytical techniques used in the study of cultural heritage objects.
Course objective : The purpose of this course is to show the interest of the physical and chemical analytical methods for the caracterisation of cultural heritage objects. The main techniques will be explained: optical (IR, visible, UV, Raman,...), X-rays (fluorescence, absorption, radiography,...) and particles (ion beam analysis, mass spectrometry, electron microscopy). Typical analysis will be shown in the different fields of the archeology and art heritage (pigment, metal, glass, stone,...).
Prerequisites : Eléments de physique, chimie et biologie appliqués à l’étude du patrimoine archéologique et artistique.
Workshops : Practical classes will be organized to show the different methods. There will be laboratory visits and testing of some methods.
Contacts : D. Strivay, Tel. 043663695, e-mail :dstrivay@ulg.ac.be




ULg : Students and Studies Administration - Academic Affairs
Contact : Monique Marcourt, direction A.E.E.
Date of data : 27/02/2006
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