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Study programmes 2008-2009Last update : 29/06/2009
HAAR0087-1  Introduction to laboratory techniques: theory and practice
Duration :  30h Th, 8d FT Tr. Pr.
Credits/ECTS :  
Master in history of art and archeology, archaemetry orientation, in-depth approach, 1st year5
Holder(s) :  David Strivay
Substitute(s) :  Philippe Walter
Language :  Langue française
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 :  
Workshops :  Practical classes will be organized to show the different methods. There will be laboratory visits and testing of some methods.
Organization :  See http://cipl82.philo.ulg.ac.be/horaires
Contacts :   D. Strivay, Tel. 043663695, e-mail :dstrivay@ulg.ac.be


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