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PHYS0087-1  Introduction to laboratory techniques : theoretical and practical aspects

Duration :  30h Th, 8d FT Tr. Pr.
Number of credits :  
Master in History of Art and Archeology : Archeometrics, Research Focus, 1st year5
Lecturer :  David Strivay, Philippe Walter
Coordinator :  David Strivay
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Course contents :  
Introduction to the main scientific analytical techniques used in the study of cultural heritage objects.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
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 and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
None
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Practical classes will be organized to show the different methods. There will be laboratory visits and testing of some methods.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
See http://cipl82.philo.ulg.ac.be/horaires
Recommended or required readings :  
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Work placement(s) :  
Organizational remarks :  
Contacts :  
D. Strivay, Tel. 043663695, e-mail :dstrivay@ulg.ac.be


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